In SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence, what happens when you drop a dimension into a blank part of a report that already contains two blocks, without holding down the ALT key?

Introduction / Context:
In SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence, report designers frequently add new dimensions to an existing report layout. This question tests your understanding of how the tool behaves when you drag and drop a dimension into a blank area of a report page that already contains two blocks, without using the ALT key. Knowing whether Web Intelligence creates a new section, a new block, or simply displays a cell is important for structuring large analytical reports and for controlling how data is grouped and presented to end users.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• A Web Intelligence report already contains two blocks (for example, two tables or a table and a chart).
• The report designer drags a dimension object from the available objects panel.
• The dimension is dropped into a blank part of the report canvas, not inside an existing block.
• The ALT key is not pressed while dropping the dimension.
• Standard Web Intelligence XI 3.x or XI 4.x behavior is assumed, with default settings.

Concept / Approach:
In Web Intelligence, a block is a container that displays data in a tabular or chart form, while a section is a higher-level grouping area that partitions the report into separate panes based on the values of a chosen dimension. When you drag a dimension onto a blank part of an existing report, Web Intelligence must decide whether to create a new block or a section. The ALT key modifies this behavior: with the ALT key, a new block can be forced; without the ALT key, the default action is to create a new section that groups the existing blocks by that dimension. Understanding this distinction helps you intentionally structure reports either by adding more charts/tables (blocks) or by adding higher-level groupings (sections).

Step-by-Step Solution:
1. Identify that the canvas already contains two existing blocks showing some data. 2. Recognize that the user is dragging a dimension, such as Region, Year, or Product, from the available objects list. 3. Note that the dimension is dropped into a blank area of the report page instead of onto one of the existing blocks. 4. Observe that the ALT key is not pressed, so no override behavior is requested by the user. 5. Under these conditions, Web Intelligence interprets the action as a request to group the existing content by that dimension, so it creates a new section header based on the dimension values. 6. The new section now displays separate panes or segments of the report for each value of the dropped dimension, while the two original blocks are repeated inside each section value.

Verification / Alternative check:
A quick way to verify this behavior is to perform the same action in a test report. If you drag a dimension into a blank area without pressing ALT, you will see a section header appear at the top of the report area, and the existing blocks will be nested inside that section. If you repeat the action while holding down ALT, the tool will create a separate block instead. Documentation and certification practice questions for Web Intelligence also confirm that dropping a dimension into a blank part of a report that already contains blocks, without ALT, results in a new section being created rather than an error, a single cell, or a fresh, isolated block.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Option B (A new standalone block is created) is incorrect because a new block is associated with using specific commands or holding down ALT; without ALT, the default behavior is to create a section. Option C (The currently selected cell value is simply displayed again) is wrong because dropping a dimension into a blank area does not duplicate a single cell; it changes the report structure by introducing grouping. Option D (An error message is shown) is incorrect because Web Intelligence treats this as a valid layout action, not as an error condition.

Common Pitfalls:
Many new users confuse sections with blocks, expecting that dragging any object onto an empty part of the page will always create a new table or chart. Another frequent mistake is forgetting that modifier keys (like ALT) change the behavior of drag-and-drop actions in Web Intelligence. This can lead to unexpected sections appearing in the report, which some users misinterpret as layout corruption. It is also common to think that an error will occur when dropping into an apparently empty area, but Web Intelligence is designed to support this action as part of flexible report design. Understanding how sections work is essential for building clear, hierarchical report layouts that group data logically for decision makers.

Final Answer:
Based on standard Web Intelligence behavior, dropping a dimension into a blank part of a report that already contains two blocks, without holding down the ALT key, creates a new section in the report layout for that dimension.