Fabric DP-600 glossary of analytics modeling, data preparation, governance, and workspace terms.
Use this glossary when Microsoft Certified: Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate (DP-600) terms start to blur together. The goal is practical recognition, not encyclopedia coverage.
| Term | Exam meaning |
|---|---|
| Semantic model | Curated analytical model with tables, relationships, measures, and security rules. |
| DAX | Formula language used for Power BI measures and analytical calculations. |
| Filter context | The current filters affecting a DAX expression or visual result. |
| Row-level security | Rules that limit which rows a user can see. |
| Deployment pipeline | Fabric or Power BI process for promoting content through stages. |
| Endorsement | A label such as promoted or certified that signals content trust and readiness. |
| Pair | How to separate them |
|---|---|
| Semantic models vs Power BI reporting | Ask which layer the scenario is testing, then match the answer to that layer only. |
| Control vs evidence | A control changes behavior; evidence proves behavior or supports investigation. |
| Managed service vs custom build | Managed services win for lower operational effort unless the requirement needs unsupported customization. |
| Prevention vs detection | Prevention blocks or reduces a bad event; detection finds or reports that it happened. |
Do not memorize terms in isolation. For each term, write one scenario where it is the best answer, one scenario where it is a distractor, and one signal that proves it worked.