What occurs when a report is published from Power BI Desktop to the Power BI Service?

When a report is published from Power BI Desktop to the Power BI Service, it becomes available online for sharing, which is why this choice is correct. The Power BI Service is a cloud-based platform that allows users to share and collaborate on reports and dashboards. Once the report is published, it can be accessed through the Power BI Service by other users who have permission, facilitating collaboration and decision-making based on the insights provided in the report.

Publishing a report online means that users can view it on various devices and interact with it using features such as filters and drill-downs. Additionally, the report can be part of a larger dashboard, allowing for comprehensive data-driven insights. This transition from a local environment in Power BI Desktop to a collaborative space in the Power BI Service is a fundamental aspect of how organizations leverage Power BI for their reporting needs.

The other options do not accurately reflect the behavior of Power BI when publishing reports. For instance, reports are not saved locally only; instead, they are uploaded to the service, and they do not get deleted from Power BI Desktop upon publishing. Furthermore, reports are not exported to PDF automatically when published; that is a separate action that can be taken if desired. Thus, the primary function of publishing is to make