Data Warehousing Project Management Quiz
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What percentage of data warehouse projects are considered failures according to industry experts?

  • Less than 25%
  • Around 40%
  • Exactly 50%
  • More than 50% (correct)
  • What is a common reason for failures in data warehouse projects?

  • Overemphasis on data security
  • Lack of technical expertise
  • Excessive data storage costs
  • Improper planning and inadequate project management (correct)
  • What is the consequence of improperly sized and architected data warehouse projects?

  • The data warehouse turns out to be a data basement (correct)
  • Enhanced data visualization
  • Improved data governance
  • Increased data accessibility
  • What is the first step recommended in planning a data warehouse?

    <p>Determine if your company really needs a data warehouse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a company establish in order to assess the value expected from the data warehouse?

    <p>Criteria for assessing the value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common consequence of improperly sized and architected data warehouse projects?

    <p>The data warehouse turns out to be a data basement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step recommended in planning a data warehouse?

    <p>Determine if your company really needs a data warehouse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of DW projects are considered failures according to industry experts?

    <p>More than 50%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a company develop criteria for in order to assess the value expected from the data warehouse?

    <p>Assessing the value expected from the data warehouse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of improper planning and inadequate project management in data warehouse projects?

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

    Study Notes

    Data Warehouse Projects

    • 70% of data warehouse projects are considered failures according to industry experts.

    Reasons for Failure

    • Improperly sized and architected data warehouse projects lead to failures.
    • A common reason for failures in data warehouse projects is improper planning and inadequate project management.

    Consequences of Failure

    • The consequence of improperly sized and architected data warehouse projects is wasted resources and budget.

    Planning a Data Warehouse

    • The first step recommended in planning a data warehouse is to establish clear business objectives and metrics.

    Assessing Value

    • Companies should establish clear business objectives and metrics in order to assess the value expected from the data warehouse.
    • They should develop criteria to assess the value expected from the data warehouse.

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    Test your knowledge of data warehousing project management with this quiz. Explore the fundamentals of planning and project management for successful data warehouse implementation.

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