Metadata is essential to the management of unstructured data as it id to the management of structured data.

1. A. TRUE
2. B. FALSE

Correct Answer: A

You are a reporting Data Analyst. A new Management Report has been requested. What is the most effective way to ensure you receive the appropriate data at the correct level of accuracy to meet the business need?

1. A. Hold a meeting to understand the timelines of when data will be provided
2. B. Supply a detailed definition document which includes timelines, data requirements, calculation details, etc
3. C. Supply a detailed definition template document and request completion by relevant managers
4. D. Send a general email to the manager of the department(s)
5. E. Write a general definitions statement describing conceptually what is required

Correct Answer: B

Data Integrity includes ideas associated with completeness, accuracy, and consistency.

1. A. TRUE
2. B. FALSE

Correct Answer: A

The better an organization understands the lifecycle and lineage of its data, the better able it will be to manage its data. Please select correct implication of the focus of data management on the data lifecycle.

1. A. Data Quality must be managed throughout the data lifecycle
2. B. Data Security must only be managed at the start of the data lifecycle
3. C. Metadata Quality is the most important part of the management process
4. D. Data Management efforts should focus on the most critical data last

Correct Answer: A

When we consider the DMBoK2 definition of Data Governance, and the various practitioner definitions that exist in the literature, what are some of the key elements of Data Governance?

1. A. Agreed models for data design and definition, decision rights regarding standards and controls, delegation of accountability
2. B. Agreed models for decision making and decision rights, defined authority and escalation paths, structures for assigning accountability and delegating responsibility, alignment with business objectives
3. C. Agreed architectures, transparent policies, shared language, effective tools, delegated authority, stewardship
4. D. Exercise of authority, formalization of reporting lines, implementation of supporting technology, definition of common glossaries
5. E. Alignment of Business and Technology strategies, definition of data standards, implementation of supporting metadata and process tools, management of responsibility

Correct Answer: B