Data Quality Management

Description: This quiz covers the fundamental concepts and practices of Data Quality Management (DQM). Assess your knowledge of data quality dimensions, data profiling techniques, data cleansing methods, and strategies for ensuring data integrity and consistency.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which of the following is NOT a dimension of data quality?

  1. Accuracy

  2. Completeness

  3. Consistency

  4. Timeliness

  5. Relevance


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Relevance is not a dimension of data quality. The common dimensions are accuracy, completeness, consistency, and timeliness.

Which data profiling technique is used to identify duplicate records in a dataset?

  1. Uniqueness analysis

  2. Frequency distribution analysis

  3. Data type analysis

  4. Missing value analysis

  5. Outlier analysis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Uniqueness analysis is used to identify duplicate records by comparing the values of unique identifiers or key fields.

What is the process of correcting or modifying data to ensure its accuracy and consistency called?

  1. Data profiling

  2. Data cleansing

  3. Data integration

  4. Data warehousing

  5. Data mining


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Data cleansing is the process of correcting or modifying data to ensure its accuracy and consistency.

Which data cleansing technique is used to remove duplicate records from a dataset?

  1. Data deduplication

  2. Data imputation

  3. Data standardization

  4. Data validation

  5. Data transformation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Data deduplication is used to remove duplicate records from a dataset by identifying and eliminating them.

What is the process of ensuring that data is consistent across different systems and applications called?

  1. Data integration

  2. Data warehousing

  3. Data governance

  4. Data quality management

  5. Data mining


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Data integration is the process of ensuring that data is consistent across different systems and applications.

Which data quality management strategy focuses on preventing errors from entering the data in the first place?

  1. Data profiling

  2. Data cleansing

  3. Data integration

  4. Data governance

  5. Data mining


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Data governance focuses on preventing errors from entering the data in the first place by establishing policies, standards, and procedures for data management.

What is the process of verifying and validating data to ensure its accuracy and completeness called?

  1. Data profiling

  2. Data cleansing

  3. Data validation

  4. Data integration

  5. Data mining


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Data validation is the process of verifying and validating data to ensure its accuracy and completeness.

Which data quality management strategy focuses on monitoring data quality and taking corrective actions when necessary?

  1. Data profiling

  2. Data cleansing

  3. Data integration

  4. Data governance

  5. Data quality monitoring


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Data quality monitoring focuses on monitoring data quality and taking corrective actions when necessary.

What is the process of transforming data into a consistent format and structure called?

  1. Data profiling

  2. Data cleansing

  3. Data standardization

  4. Data integration

  5. Data mining


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Data standardization is the process of transforming data into a consistent format and structure.

Which data quality management strategy focuses on improving the overall quality of data over time?

  1. Data profiling

  2. Data cleansing

  3. Data integration

  4. Data governance

  5. Data quality improvement


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Data quality improvement focuses on improving the overall quality of data over time by implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

What is the process of identifying and correcting errors and inconsistencies in data called?

  1. Data profiling

  2. Data cleansing

  3. Data validation

  4. Data integration

  5. Data mining


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Data cleansing is the process of identifying and correcting errors and inconsistencies in data.

Which data quality management strategy focuses on involving stakeholders in the data quality management process?

  1. Data profiling

  2. Data cleansing

  3. Data integration

  4. Data governance

  5. Data quality collaboration


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Data quality collaboration focuses on involving stakeholders in the data quality management process.

What is the process of converting data into a format that is suitable for analysis and reporting called?

  1. Data profiling

  2. Data cleansing

  3. Data transformation

  4. Data integration

  5. Data mining


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Data transformation is the process of converting data into a format that is suitable for analysis and reporting.

Which data quality management strategy focuses on establishing a common understanding of data quality requirements?

  1. Data profiling

  2. Data cleansing

  3. Data integration

  4. Data governance

  5. Data quality standardization


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Data quality standardization focuses on establishing a common understanding of data quality requirements.

What is the process of identifying and removing duplicate or unnecessary data from a dataset called?

  1. Data profiling

  2. Data cleansing

  3. Data deduplication

  4. Data integration

  5. Data mining


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Data deduplication is the process of identifying and removing duplicate or unnecessary data from a dataset.

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