US CMA Part 1 · Chapter 6 · Question 10 of 22
Within a data governance program, who is typically responsible for defining and maintaining the quality, definitions and appropriate use of a particular set of business data?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) A data steward
Explanation
Data stewards are accountable for specific data domains: they set definitions and quality standards, resolve data issues and ensure the data is used appropriately. Data governance assigns these responsibilities formally, alongside policies covering the data life cycle from capture to purging.
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