Certified Data Management Professional – Fundamentals (CDMP) — Question 130

According to the DMBoK, a business person who is accountable for decisions about data within their domain is called:

Answer options

• A. A Data Owner
• B. An Enterprise Data Steward
• C. A Business Data Steward
• D. A Data Custodian
• E. A Business Data Steward

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, A Data Owner, as this role is specifically designated for individuals who have accountability for data decisions in their specific domain. The other options refer to different roles in data management, such as stewards and custodians, which may involve oversight or management tasks, but not direct accountability for decisions.