Identify Data SMEs PMI-CPMAI Practice Questions (Page 5)

Questions 21–25

1. 21application · medium

   A logistics company is integrating data from its warehouse management system (WMS) and its transportation management system (TMS) to build a delivery-delay prediction model. The data science team has access to both systems' APIs, but the data schemas and field names are inconsistent. The team needs to understand the technical structure of both systems to map the data correctly. Who should the team contact?

   • AThe CFO who approves the analytics project budget
   • BThe customer service lead who handles delivery complaints
   • CThe application developers who maintain the WMS and TMS integrations
   • DThe warehouse operations manager who oversees daily shipping
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2. 22expert · hard

   A large university is building a model to predict student retention. The data science team has access to student records, but they are concerned that some data fields (e.g., 'first_generation' status) may be incomplete or inconsistently collected across different faculties. The team needs to ensure the data is of sufficient quality for the model. The team has a tight deadline and must decide how to proceed. What is the most appropriate action?

   • AEngage the university's central data steward to assess data quality and clarify governance policies for the student records
   • BProceed with the model and assume the data is accurate enough
   • CContact each faculty's administrative assistant individually to ask about data entry practices
   • DHire an external consultant to audit the data
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4. 23application · medium

   A utility company is building a model to predict equipment failure. The project team has identified the need for input from field technicians, the data governance team, and the SCADA system engineers. The team is about to start the project and needs to ensure everyone can collaborate effectively. What is the most appropriate first step?

   • AWait until the data is ready before contacting any SMEs
   • BSchedule a kickoff meeting and create a shared communication channel (e.g., a Teams site) for all identified SMEs
   • CSend a requirements document to each SME and wait for written feedback
   • DAsk the project sponsor to approve the budget before any meetings
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5. 24foundation · easy

   Why is it important to establish communication channels with all identified subject matter experts?

   • ATo ensure all experts have the same level of access to data.
   • BTo document the project's organizational structure.
   • CTo facilitate ongoing collaboration and ensure timely access to expertise.
   • DTo replace the need for formal project meetings.
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6. 25application · medium

   A government agency is building a model to analyze public transportation ridership. The data science team has access to ticketing data, but they are unsure if the data has been cleansed of duplicate records and if it meets the agency's data quality standards. They need to verify the data's quality and compliance before proceeding. Who should they contact?

   • AThe agency's data steward responsible for the ticketing data domain
   • BThe ticketing system vendor's support hotline
   • CThe public relations officer who handles rider communications
   • DThe bus depot manager who oversees daily operations
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