Identify Data SMEs PMI-CPMAI Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1application · medium

   A telecommunications company is building a model to predict customer churn. The data science team has call detail records (CDRs) and billing data, but they are unsure what 'high usage' means in the context of the company's customer segments. The team needs to define this feature accurately. Who should they engage with to clarify the business meaning of 'high usage'?

   • AThe legal team that reviews customer contracts
   • BThe billing system database administrator
   • CThe product managers for each customer segment (e.g., consumer, small business, enterprise)
   • DThe network engineers who maintain the cell towers
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2. 2application · medium

   A healthcare analytics team is building a model to predict patient readmission rates. They have identified the clinical data they need, but they are concerned about using patient data that may be subject to strict privacy regulations. The team needs to ensure the data they use is properly governed and compliant. Who should the team engage with first?

   • AThe medical records clerk who enters patient data
   • BThe hospital's data steward and privacy officer
   • CThe lead cardiologist who will use the model's output
   • DThe hospital's IT infrastructure manager
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4. 3expert · hard

   A retail chain is building a model to optimize inventory levels across its 500 stores. The data science team has access to point-of-sale (POS) data and warehouse inventory data, but they are unsure if the 'store_id' in the POS data matches the 'location_code' in the inventory system. The team needs to resolve this before joining the datasets. The team has a limited budget and must choose the most efficient approach. What should they do?

   • AAsk the store managers to confirm their store IDs
   • BAssume the IDs are the same and proceed with the join
   • CManually compare store IDs from both systems for a sample of stores
   • DContact the IT team that manages the POS and inventory system integrations to confirm the mapping
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5. 4foundation · easy

   A project team has identified several subject matter experts from different departments. What is an effective way to establish communication channels with them?

   • ACreate a shared communication platform and schedule regular check-ins.
   • BSend a one-time email introducing the project.
   • CRely on the project sponsor to relay information.
   • DWait for experts to reach out if they have questions.
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6. 5foundation · easy

   A data project needs to combine data from a CRM system and a billing system. Which type of expert would be most helpful in understanding how these systems connect?

   • AA business analyst from the sales department.
   • BA data steward for the CRM domain.
   • CA technical expert who has worked with both systems.
   • DA project sponsor who approved the initiative.
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