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Data Management & Lifecycle Flashcards

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  1. Which phase of the data lifecycle involves capturing raw data from source systems and ensuring it is stored in a usable format?

    Answer: Data ingestion

    Data ingestion is the process of collecting and importing raw data from various source systems into a storage or processing environment.

  2. A data steward is primarily responsible for which of the following?

    Answer: Ensuring data quality and adherence to data governance policies

    A data steward is accountable for maintaining data quality standards and ensuring data assets conform to established governance policies.

  3. What is the primary purpose of a data retention policy?

    Answer: To define how long data must be kept and when it should be deleted or archived

    A data retention policy specifies the duration for which data must be retained based on legal, regulatory, and business requirements, and outlines when it should be purged or archived.

  4. Which concept describes a single, authoritative repository that serves as the definitive source of data for an organization?

    Answer: Single source of truth (SSOT)

    A single source of truth (SSOT) is the practice of aggregating and structuring data so that every stakeholder uses the same, consistent reference for key business data.

  5. In data lifecycle management, what does 'data archival' typically involve?

    Answer: Moving infrequently accessed data to lower-cost long-term storage while keeping it retrievable

    Data archival moves old or infrequently accessed data to cost-effective storage while preserving it for future retrieval, compliance, or audit purposes.

  6. Which of the following best describes master data management (MDM)?

    Answer: A discipline that ensures the organization's critical shared data is consistent, accurate, and authoritative across systems

    MDM is a comprehensive method of enabling an enterprise to link all its critical data to one file, called a master file, to provide a common point of reference.

  7. Which data lifecycle stage occurs immediately before data retirement or deletion?

    Answer: Data archival

    Data archival is typically the stage that precedes retirement or permanent deletion, moving data to long-term storage before it is eventually purged.