DA Data Ethics and Governance

Question 1

Which principle of data governance ensures that data is accurate, complete, and consistent across an organization?

Accepted Answer

Data Quality

Answer

Data Quality is the governance principle focused on ensuring data is accurate, complete, consistent, and fit for its intended purpose.

Question 2

What does the 'right to be forgotten' under GDPR allow individuals to do?

Accepted Answer

Request deletion of their personal data

Answer

The 'right to be forgotten' (Article 17 of GDPR) gives individuals the right to request that organizations delete their personal data under certain conditions.

Question 3

A data analyst discovers that a predictive model produces significantly worse outcomes for one demographic group. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Algorithmic bias

Answer

Algorithmic bias occurs when a model produces systematically prejudiced results due to flawed assumptions in the training data or model design.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes a data steward's primary responsibility?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring data quality, compliance, and proper usage within a domain

Answer

A data steward is responsible for managing data assets within a business domain, ensuring quality, compliance, and adherence to governance policies.

Question 5

What is data provenance?

Accepted Answer

A record of where data originated and how it has been transformed over time

Answer

Data provenance tracks the origin, movement, and transformation of data, providing an audit trail of its history.

DA - Data Analyst Practice Test

DA - Data Analyst Practice Test

DA Data Ethics and Governance