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What is the primary purpose of reference data?
What is the primary purpose of reference data?
- To provide real-time analytics for business operations
- To define complex algorithms for data analysis
- To categorize other data through predefined values (correct)
- To store all transactional data of a company
Which of the following best describes master data?
Which of the following best describes master data?
- Entities critical for business operations across various departments (correct)
- Information that is not shared across different systems
- Data used solely for accounting processes
- Data that is frequently updated and changed
Which of these is NOT considered reference data?
Which of these is NOT considered reference data?
- Employee transaction records (correct)
- Customer Status (active, inactive)
- Level of education (MS, BS, PhD)
- Geographic codes used for categorization
What characteristic is common to both reference data and master data?
What characteristic is common to both reference data and master data?
Which of the following is a correct example of reference data?
Which of the following is a correct example of reference data?
What is one of the main goals of a master data management program?
What is one of the main goals of a master data management program?
Which principle emphasizes the responsibility for managing and maintaining data within a system?
Which principle emphasizes the responsibility for managing and maintaining data within a system?
How does reference data management help organizations?
How does reference data management help organizations?
What does MDM primarily control?
What does MDM primarily control?
Which of the following is NOT a business driver for establishing a reference data management program?
Which of the following is NOT a business driver for establishing a reference data management program?
Which goal focuses on ensuring data integrity and quality?
Which goal focuses on ensuring data integrity and quality?
What is a key benefit of having complete and consistent master data?
What is a key benefit of having complete and consistent master data?
What does the principle of controlled change refer to in reference and master data management?
What does the principle of controlled change refer to in reference and master data management?
What is a false negative in the context of data matching?
What is a false negative in the context of data matching?
What constitutes Party Master Data?
What constitutes Party Master Data?
What is the purpose of linking all roles to a central person in Party Master Data?
What is the purpose of linking all roles to a central person in Party Master Data?
Which of the following best describes cross reference lists?
Which of the following best describes cross reference lists?
What type of data structure provides hierarchical information?
What type of data structure provides hierarchical information?
Why must RDM manage and standardize reference data sets across a company?
Why must RDM manage and standardize reference data sets across a company?
What does internal reference data generally refer to?
What does internal reference data generally refer to?
Which of the following roles can a single individual occupy within Party Master Data?
Which of the following roles can a single individual occupy within Party Master Data?
What is a key purpose of governance processes in data management?
What is a key purpose of governance processes in data management?
What differentiates a System of Record from a System of Reference?
What differentiates a System of Record from a System of Reference?
What is a primary focus of Data Sharing Agreements?
What is a primary focus of Data Sharing Agreements?
Which metric would NOT typically be tied to reference and master data processes?
Which metric would NOT typically be tied to reference and master data processes?
What can be said about a data warehouse?
What can be said about a data warehouse?
What is the primary goal of Reference Data Management (RDM)?
What is the primary goal of Reference Data Management (RDM)?
What types of entities does Master Data Management (MDM) primarily focus on?
What types of entities does Master Data Management (MDM) primarily focus on?
What does a false positive in data matching indicate?
What does a false positive in data matching indicate?
How does RDM contribute to the classification of data within an organization?
How does RDM contribute to the classification of data within an organization?
What is a potential risk associated with data matching?
What is a potential risk associated with data matching?
Which of the following is NOT typically included in master data managed by MDM?
Which of the following is NOT typically included in master data managed by MDM?
What is the primary purpose of data matching?
What is the primary purpose of data matching?
According to the definition of MDM, who collaborates to ensure the accuracy of master data?
According to the definition of MDM, who collaborates to ensure the accuracy of master data?
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Study Notes
Party Master Data
- A single individual can play multiple roles such as Agent, Beneficiary, Customer, and Employee.
- Party Master data provides a 360° view by linking all roles to a central person record.
- Roles associated with the central person record are Owner, Agent, Employee, Insured, Beneficiary, Customer, and Other.
Reference Data Structure
- Reference data is used to categorize and classify other data.
- Reference data remains relatively static and provides standardized values for other data elements.
- Reference data structures include lists, cross-reference lists, and taxonomies.
Reference Data Management (RDM)
- RDM manages and standardizes reference data sets across the company.
- Client applications utilize reference data to define statuses like Accepted or Received, Paid or Funded, and Closed or Completed.
- Reference data helps ensure consistent data usage across systems.
Master Data Management (MDM)
- MDM ensures the consistency, accuracy, and reliability of Master Data, which details critical business entities like customers, products, employees, and suppliers.
- MDM focuses on managing core business entities, ensuring that data about entities is consistent across multiple systems and departments.
Goal and Principles of MDM and RDM
- The goal of MDM and RDM is to ensure complete, consistent, current, and authoritative data across company processes.
- This data should be easily shared across company functions and processes.
- Key principles of MDM and RDM are shared data ownership, data quality, stewardship, controlled change, and data authority.
Data Matching
- Data Matching involves identifying potential duplicates across datasets for consolidation and improved data quality.
- False positives occur when two distinct records are mistakenly deemed duplicates.
- False negatives occur when two records representing the same entity are not recognized as duplicates.
- Data governance processes define data sources, quality rules, stakeholder needs, and data steward responsibilities.
System of Record and System of Reference
- A System of Record is the authoritative source for data creation and capture, adhering to specific rules and expectations.
- A System of Reference provides reliable data to consumers, even if the data didn’t originate within that system.
- Data warehouses act as repositories for data from various sources, promoting consolidated information.
Data Sharing Agreements
- Agreements define data sharing policies and conditions.
- Data quality is critical to ensure that consumers receive high-quality information.
- Processes address root causes of quality or availability issues.
Metrics for MDM and RDM
- Important metrics include data quality and compliance, data change activity, data ingestion and consumption, service level agreements, data steward coverage, total cost of ownership, and data sharing volume and usage.
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