Identify Data SMEs PMI-CPMAI Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11foundation · easy

   During the initial phase of a data project, the team needs to find individuals who have deep knowledge of a specific business domain and can point to relevant data sources. What is the primary role of these individuals?

   • AThey write the code to extract and transform the data.
   • BThey enforce data quality rules and ensure compliance with regulations.
   • CThey provide insights into the business context and identify where relevant data resides.
   • DThey validate the technical architecture of the data platform.
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2. 12foundation · easy

   A project team is defining the requirements for a new sales analytics dashboard. Which activity best demonstrates engaging business users to clarify requirements?

   • ATesting the dashboard with a sample of end users.
   • BReviewing the database schema to identify all sales-related tables.
   • CChecking the data quality score of the sales database.
   • DInterviewing sales managers to understand how they define a 'qualified lead'.
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4. 13expert · hard

   A multinational bank is building a global anti-money-laundering (AML) model. The data science team has identified that transaction data from different countries uses different currency codes and date formats. They need to find the right experts to standardize this data. The team has a limited budget and can only engage a few experts. Which combination of experts should they prioritize?

   • AThe external auditors and the marketing directors
   • BThe data stewards from each regional branch and the central data warehouse architect
   • CThe regional branch managers and the CFO
   • DThe IT helpdesk leads from each region and the legal counsel
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5. 14expert · hard

   A manufacturing company is building a model to predict production line downtime. The data science team has access to sensor data and maintenance logs, but they are unsure if the 'downtime_reason' field in the logs is consistently populated by operators. They need to understand the reliability of this field. The team has limited time and must choose one approach. Which approach is most effective?

   • AAsk the IT department to check the log database for data entry constraints
   • BInterview a sample of production line operators to understand how they record downtime reasons
   • CAnalyze the sensor data to infer when downtime occurred and compare it to the logs
   • DReview the maintenance log template for required fields
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6. 15foundation · easy

   A data science team is starting a project to analyze customer churn. They need to understand the nuances of the telecom industry and which internal systems track customer behavior. Who should they first approach?

   • AA software developer who built the customer-facing mobile app.
   • BA telecom industry analyst with years of experience in the business.
   • CA database administrator who manages the customer database.
   • DA data steward responsible for data quality in the customer domain.
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