Certificate in Business Data Analytics (CBDA) — Question 68

A Data Dictionary is being developed for an employee database. When reviewing the data dictionary, the analyst recommends adding another primitive data element.
Which element would be suggested?

Answer options

• A. Customer name
• B. Work phone number
• C. First name
• D. Street address

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, 'Work phone number', as it is a specific piece of information that can be categorized as a primitive data element. Options A, C, and D represent more complex data types or combinations of data, which do not fit the definition of a primitive data element.