Compare and Contrast Various Approaches and Considerations for Designing and Implementing an Enterprise Data Governance Program While Taking into Account Framework for Defining Roles and Responsibilities (e.g., Stewardship, Data Custodian, Etc.), Policies and Standards, Ownership and Accountability, Data Rules and Definitions, Monitoring, and Measurement. DATA-ARCHITECT Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11application · medium

   A data governance program is being implemented. The data architect needs to ensure that data owners are accountable for their data assets. Which action is most effective in ensuring accountability?

   • AAssigning data owners but not providing any feedback on data quality.
   • BAssigning data owners and providing them with regular data quality reports.
   • CAssigning data owners from IT, since they manage the systems.
   • DAssigning data owners from the legal department, since they handle compliance.
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2. 12foundation · easy

   A data steward is working with business users to improve the accuracy of customer contact information. Which statement best describes the steward’s primary focus?

   • AImplementing database encryption and access controls
   • BEnsuring the data is stored on the most cost-effective storage tier
   • CApproving the annual budget for the data warehouse
   • DDefining data quality rules and monitoring business usage of the data
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4. 13expert · hard

   A data governance program is being developed. The data architect needs to create a data policy that addresses data quality, security, and usage. The policy must be enforceable and measurable. Which approach best achieves this?

   • AWrite a detailed policy with specific rules for data quality, security, and usage, and define metrics to measure compliance.
   • BWrite a high-level policy statement that describes the importance of data quality and security, without specific rules.
   • CWrite a policy that delegates all rule-making to individual business units.
   • DWrite a policy that focuses only on security, since data quality is less critical.
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5. 14foundation · easy

   A financial services firm must implement data governance to comply with new data privacy regulations. Which implementation consideration is most directly driving this initiative?

   • AOrganizational culture
   • BData maturity
   • CRegulatory requirements
   • DTechnology enablement
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6. 15foundation · easy

   When implementing a data governance program, which factor is most directly related to whether employees will adopt new data policies and procedures?

   • AOrganizational culture
   • BData maturity
   • CRegulatory requirements
   • DTechnology enablement
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