Certified Data Management Professional – Fundamentals (CDMP) — Question 139

The role of Metadata in Data Management is:

Answer options

• A. To build a big data solution
• B. To help organisations understand its data, its systems and its workflows
• C. To provide effective decision making
• D. To display appropriate data on screens and reports
• E. To group common data concepts

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because Metadata provides context and meaning to data, allowing organizations to understand their data, systems, and workflows better. While options A, C, D, and E highlight other aspects of data management, they do not specifically address the primary role of Metadata in understanding and organizing data.