Certified Data Management Professional CDMP Associate · Free Practice Question Medium
Question 2
Which statement most accurately describes the relationship between data stewardship and data ownership?
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A
Data owners make strategic decisions about data, while data stewards implement those decisions operationally
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B
They are interchangeable terms for the same role
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C
Data stewards are always IT personnel, while data owners are business executives
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D
Data ownership is an outdated concept replaced by stewardship
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E
Data stewards create policies, while data owners enforce them
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Data ownership and stewardship represent different but complementary roles in data governance. Data owners (typically business executives) have accountability for a specific domain of data, with authority to make strategic decisions about its definition, quality requirements, and access policies. Data stewards operationalize these decisions by implementing standards, monitoring quality, and resolving issues day-to-day. This division creates an effective governance structure that combines executive authority with operational expertise.
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