Data Governance and Stewardship Flashcards

What is the purpose of a Business Glossary in data governance?

Answer: Provide standardized business term definitions used across the enterprise

A Business Glossary provides a common vocabulary with standardized definitions to ensure consistent communication across business units.

Which data governance framework component assigns formal accountability for data assets?

Answer: Data Ownership

Data Ownership assigns formal accountability to individuals or teams for the quality, access, and proper use of specific data assets.

What is 'data classification' in the context of information security governance?

Answer: Categorizing data by sensitivity level to determine appropriate security controls

Data classification categorizes data by sensitivity (e.g., public, internal, confidential, restricted) to apply appropriate security and handling controls.

Which regulation specifically governs how healthcare organizations in the US must handle patient data?

Answer: HIPAA

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) sets US federal standards for protecting sensitive patient health information.

What is the role of metadata in data governance?

Answer: It provides context and information about data assets to aid in discovery and management

Metadata provides context about data assets—such as structure, origin, and usage—enabling better discovery, understanding, and management of data.

Which of the following best describes a Data Quality dimension?

Answer: A measurable characteristic of data such as accuracy, completeness, or timeliness

Data Quality dimensions are measurable characteristics like accuracy, completeness, consistency, timeliness, and uniqueness used to assess data quality.