Data Management Flashcards

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______________ is the development, execution, and supervision of plans, policies, programs, and practices that deliver, control, protect, and enhance the value of data and information assets throughout their lifecycles.

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Data Management

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In data management, what are the Data lifecycle activities?

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—Plan
—Design and Enable
—Create and Obtain
—Store and Maintain
—Use
—Enhance
—Dispose of

PDCSUED

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Some statements to know about data:

—Data is both an interpretation of the objects it represents and an object that must be interpreted
—Data is not consumed when it is used
—Data begets more data
—Data is easy to copy and transport, but it is not easy to reproduce if it is lost or destroyed
—Data can be stolen without being gone

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___________data, refers to data generated during daily business operations, recording individual business transactions such as sales, purchases, orders, and payments. It captures real-time information about specific events and activities.

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Transactional

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___________ data, as defined by the DMBoK, consists of standardized lists of values, codes, classifications, and categories used to provide context and meaning to data attributes. It ensures consistency and standardization across various data sets and is essential for data quality and integration.

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Reference

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_________ data, according to the DMBoK, represents core business entities, such as customers, products, employees, and locations. It includes stable and foundational data that is shared across systems and serves as the authoritative source of information about these entities, supporting data consistency.

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Master

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________ , is data about data. It provides descriptive information about other data, including data definitions, data lineage, data structure, and data usage. It plays a vital role in data management and governance by facilitating data understanding and management.

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Metadata

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_________ data, in DMBoK terms, refers to data that is organized and classified into specific categories or groups based on shared characteristics or attributes. It is used to categorize and manage data elements for organizational purposes, aiding in data organization and classification.

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Category

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__________ data, following the DMBoK definition, includes information about physical or digital resources, such as equipment, assets, devices, and files. It provides details about resource location, availability, status, and usage, supporting resource management and tracking.

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Resource

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________ data, within the DMBoK framework, captures records of specific occurrences or events within an organization. These are time-stamped and can include actions, changes, or incidents. This data is essential for monitoring, auditing, and analyzing activities within the organization.

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Event

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In data management, why can different ways of representing the same concept among different departments create significant challenges?

a) It enhances data quality.
b) It simplifies data integration.
c) It has no impact on data management.
d) It can result in data management challenges.

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D

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12
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Reliable _______ is required to manage the organization’s data assets

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Metadata

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________ Metadata, in the DMBoK context, refers to metadata that provides information about the enterprise aspects of data. It includes data definitions, enterprise rules, data ownership, and other attributes. This Metadata helps users understand the meaning and context of data in a enterprise context.

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Business

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____________ Metadata, according to the DMBoK, comprises metadata that includes details such as data structures, data formats, storage specifications, and data processing methods. This Metadata is essential for data processing and system compatibility.

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Technical

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__________Metadata, as defined by the DMBoK, consists of metadata that tracks aspects of data, such as data usage, access patterns, and performance metrics. It helps monitor and optimize data and system performance.

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Operational

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Data _______ Metadata includes information about data models, data flows, data stores, and data integration strategies.

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Architecture

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Data ______, represent the visual or logical representations of data structures, relationships, and entities within an organization. They help define how data is organized and related, aiding in data design and understanding.

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Models

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Data ___________, are specifications and policies that outline the measures and controls necessary to protect data from unauthorized access, breaches, and data-related risks.

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Security Requirements

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Data ____________, are established guidelines and protocols that ensure the seamless flow of data between different systems and applications. They define the processes, formats, and quality standards.

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Integration Standards

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Data ____________ encompass the set of procedures and activities that govern the management, maintenance, and utilization of data within an organization. These processes include data acquisition, data transformation, data loading, and data archiving.

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Operations Processes

21
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Data not only represents value; it also represents risk. What are some risks with data?

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— Low quality data contributes to poor organizational decision-making
— Misunderstandings can have devastating consequences
— Regulatory processes govern all aspects of the data lifecycle
— Privacy is paramount for maintaining ethical use of data