When enabling reports from different templates to accept the same parameter values at the same time, what type of parameters must be used?

• A. Linked parameters must be used
• B. Global parameters
• C. Template-level parameters
• D. Local parameters

Answer: (A)

Linked parameters are designed to share a single value across multiple templates. When a value is assigned to a linked parameter, every template that is linked to it uses that same value during the run. This makes it possible for reports from different templates to accept and apply the same parameter values at the same time, ensuring consistency across all templates involved.

Global parameters exist across the system but don’t guarantee synchronized values for a specific set of templates in a single run. Template-level parameters stay within one template, so they don’t propagate to others. Local parameters are confined to a narrow scope and likewise don’t cross-template. Thus, linking is the mechanism that enables uniform parameter values across multiple templates.