Explanation
Filters enable you to view a specific subset of tasks from the Task list.
The following describes the five filters available for displaying the task list.
References:
Oracle Service Cloud, Knowledge Advanced User Guide, Release May 2017, page 17

Explanation
Publish report is a method of preserving a report's graphical and tabular output as a snapshot. Once a report is published, it cannot be modified and the report data will remain unchanged even as the knowledge base is updated.
References:
https://docs.oracle.com/cloud/17d/servicecs_gs/FAMUG/topichead.htm#FAMUGg_public_key

Explanation
Report linking is a feature for creating links between reports. Linked reports and dashboards can be seamlessly opened from other reports, just as report levels can be opened from other levels in the same report. Both conditional and unconditional links can be created.
References:
https://docs.oracle.com/cloud/17d/servicecs_gs/FAMUG/topichead.htm#FAMUGg_report_control

Explanation
In order for answers to appear on the customer portal, the Status, Access Level, Language, Product, and Category fields must be set to a visibility that allows access by customers. If even one field does not allow visibility, the answer will not be available on the customer portal.
References:
https://docs.oracle.com/cloud/november2016/servicecs_gs/FAABU/_BUIGuide-9.htm

Explanation
There are several types of variables you can use, including predefined lists, user-defined lists, ad hoc values, and replacement values. Each of these serves a unique function.
Ad Hoc Value. Select this type to allow staff members to type their own value for the parameter at run-time, without having to select from a list. For example, an individual using the report types the exact expression or string to use as the variable value.
When you select this type, you must select a data type for the variable.