Certified Data Management Professional – Fundamentals (CDMP) — Question 73

The quality of data will be improved by:

Answer options

• A. Identifying and deleting all the erroneous data in the organisation
• B. World's best practice software tools
• C. A mindset that helps employees and stakeholders to act while always thinking of the quality of data
• D. Establishing a regime of penalties for poor data quality
• E. Periodic data quality initiatives that leave the data better than they found it

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer, C, emphasizes the importance of a culture that prioritizes data quality, which is essential for long-term improvements. While identifying and deleting erroneous data (A) and using best practice software tools (B) can help, they are not as effective without a supportive mindset. Penalties (D) might create fear rather than a proactive approach, and periodic initiatives (E) are useful but lack the continuous focus that a quality-oriented mindset provides.