Certified Data Management Professional – Fundamentals (CDMP) — Question 59

A goal of reference and master data management is for data to ensure shared data is:

Answer options

• A. Secure, auditable, complete and relevant
• B. Secure, auditable, publicly available and free
• C. Continuous, consistent, current and private
• D. Complete, consistent, current and authoritative
• E. Complete, consistent, content and relevant

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer, D, highlights the importance of having shared data that is complete, consistent, current, and authoritative, which are essential characteristics for effective data management. Options A and E introduce terms like 'relevant' and 'content,' which do not align with the core goals of reference and master data management. Option B focuses on public availability, which contradicts the nature of master data that is typically controlled and secure, while option C includes 'private,' which is not a goal in this context.