Chapter3- Data Governance (Hard)
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Which of the following is a key component of a data governance program?

  • Data management projects
  • Data strategy development
  • Data asset valuation
  • Data stewardship practices (correct)

    • What is the purpose of a data governance program?

  • To improve data management practices (correct)
  • To enforce data security policies
  • To sponsor data standards and procedures
  • To develop a business glossary

    • Why is organizational change management important for data governance efforts?

  • To define and enforce data governance policies
  • To communicate the benefits of improved data governance (correct)
  • To develop a data governance strategy
  • To ensure compliance with regulatory requirements

    • What is a foundational tenet of change management?

    <p>Organizational change requires individual change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of Data Governance Operating Model?

    <p>Decentralized</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility of the Data Governance Council (DGC)?

    <p>Overseeing data governance activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common label used to describe accountability and responsibility for data and processes that ensure effective control and use of data assets?

    <p>Data Stewardship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the primary focus areas of data stewardship activities?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best defines Data Governance?

    <p>The exercise of authority and control over the management of data assets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Data Governance?

    <p>To ensure that data is managed properly, according to policies and best practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which function guides all other data management functions?

    <p>Data Governance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes organizations with a formal Data Governance program?

    <p>They exercise authority and control with greater intentionality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a guiding principle of data governance?

    <p>Data should be managed as a corporate asset</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of a data-centric organization?

    <p>Data is managed through all phases of its lifecycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of a data governance organization?

    <p>To manage risk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of a representative form of data governance?

    <p>It has multiple layers within an enterprise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes data governance?

    <p>A program focused on ensuring value from data and reducing data-related risks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between data governance and IT governance?

    <p>Data governance focuses on managing data assets, while IT governance focuses on managing IT investments and technical architecture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the key principles of data governance?

    <p>Business-driven, shared responsibility, multi-layered, framework-based</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of data governance?

    <p>To manage data as an asset</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of Data Steward is responsible for managing a data domain across business functions?

    <p>Enterprise Data Steward</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for managing data assets on behalf of others and in the best interests of the organization?

    <p>Business Data Steward</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of Data Steward may chair data governance bodies in lieu of the CDO or act as a CDO in a virtual or distributed data governance organization?

    <p>Chief Data Steward</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who represents the interests of all stakeholders and must take an enterprise perspective to ensure enterprise data is of high quality and can be used effectively?

    <p>Enterprise Data Steward</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of Data Steward is a senior manager who serves on a Data Governance Council?

    <p>Executive Data Steward</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for ensuring that data governance policies and initiatives are adhered to and that decisions are made to support the overall goals of the organization?

    <p>Business Data Steward</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a driver for data governance?

    <p>Data quality improvement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of data governance?

    <p>To reduce risks associated with data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Data Governance Council (DGC)?

    <p>Establishing a business glossary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common driver for data governance?

    <p>Regulatory compliance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common driver for data governance?

    <p>Data security</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of data governance?

    <p>To align with organizational strategy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an area where data governance can contribute to improved business performance?

    <p>Data security</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is sensitivity to organizational culture necessary in determining the right language, operating model, and roles for a data governance program?

    <p>To avoid extra overhead</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Data Governance: Introduction and Business Drivers

    • Data Governance is the exercise of authority and control over the management of data assets.
    • Organizations with a formal Data Governance program have greater control and can increase the value of their data assets.
    • The purpose of Data Governance is to ensure that data is managed properly, according to policies and best practices.
    • The scope of Data Governance includes strategy, policy setting, standards enforcement, oversight, compliance, issue management, data management projects, and data asset valuation.
    • Formal Data Governance requires organizational change management and sponsorship from C-level executives.
    • Organizations are realigning data management responsibilities due to dynamic market conditions and the recognition of data as a competitive differentiator.
    • Cultural change is a major challenge for organizations adopting Data Governance.
    • Formal change management is required for successful implementation of Data Governance.
    • Data Governance involves the exercise of authority, control, and shared decision-making over data assets.
    • The goals of Data Governance are to manage data as an asset, define and implement principles and policies, and monitor policy compliance and data management activities.
    • The most common drivers for Data Governance are regulatory compliance and the need for advanced analytics.
    • Other drivers for Data Governance include risk reduction, data security, privacy control, process improvement, and efficiency in development projects.

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