Certified Data Management Professional – Fundamentals (CDMP) — Question 101

Obfuscation of data is to:

Answer options

• A. Use synonyms for the same term
• B. Put it in different databases
• C. Collect data from obscure sources
• D. Make it obscure or unclear
• E. Make the result clear

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer, D, accurately describes data obfuscation as the process of making information unclear or difficult to understand. The other options do not align with the definition of obfuscation; A suggests using synonyms, B involves database management, C refers to data collection methods, and E contradicts the essence of obfuscation by implying clarity.