What file format should you use to save a semantic model using the Tabular Model Definition Language extension for Visual Studio Code?

• A. PBIP
• B. PBIX
• C. PBIT
• D. PBIDS

Answer: (A)

Saving a semantic model with the Tabular Model Definition Language extension is about a text-based, portable representation of the model that you can edit and version-control. This extension is designed to store the model’s definitions in a dedicated format that captures the structure and relationships of the semantic model without bundling actual data or reports. That makes PBIP the appropriate choice, as it is specifically meant for saving semantic model definitions in this workflow. In contrast, PBIX is a binary file used by Power BI Desktop to hold data, the model, and visuals; PBIT is a template for generating a PBIX with parameters; and PBIDS is a data source information document for connections, not for storing the model definition itself.