Practice DG3-049–DG3-064
DG3-049 — Implementation · Difficult · Best action
A glossary conflict can be resolved by its subject-area stewardship team, but someone proposes immediate Steering escalation. Best response? - A. Resolve at lowest appropriate level; escalate only if unresolved/strategic. - B. Send every conflict to Steering. - C. Send first to IT Governance because glossary lives in systems. - D. Pause glossary work until operating framework is redesigned.
DG3-050 — Implementation · Difficult · Recall
Which statement best matches illustrative Figure 20 proportions? - A. Most issues begin at Steering and are delegated downward. - B. Roughly 80–85% resolve at stewardship/business-unit levels; <20% reach DGC and <5% Steering. - C. Exactly 50% must be DGC-resolved. - D. Source gives no indication that lower-level resolution is preferred.
DG3-051 — Standards · Difficult · Apply
A business unit treats an enterprise standard as optional whenever a PM dislikes it. Strongest concern? - A. Standards are optional by definition. - B. Only procedures can be enforced. - C. Governance standards should be mandatory, communicated, monitored, reviewed and enforceable. - D. Convert every standard into policy.
DG3-052 — Business Glossary · Difficult · Understand
Which statement best reflects Chapter 3's Business Glossary? - A. Only short definitions; avoid other Metadata. - B. Primarily technical schema repo maintained by DBAs. - C. Replaces Data Architecture models. - D. Agreed business-term resource connected to data and richer Metadata such as synonyms, metrics, lineage, classification, rules and steward.
DG3-053 — Architecture Coordination · Difficult · Best action
Architects/stewards develop enterprise data model. What governance action best matches Chapter 3? - A. DGC reviews/approves/formally adopts while architects/stewards jointly maintain. - B. Transfer ownership to Steering and remove stewards. - C. Treat as IT-only artifact never reviewed by governance. - D. Replace model with Business Glossary.
DG3-054 — Valuation · Difficult · Understand
Most defensible valuation statement? - A. DAMA prescribes one universal formula. - B. Organizations can use several approaches; DGC organizes effort/sets appropriate standards. - C. Data has value only if sold externally. - D. Risk cost should never be considered.
DG3-055 — Tools · Expert-discrimination · Best action
Vendor proposes governance platform before goals/roles/workflows/glossary/policy processes are defined. What first? - A. Buy first; tooling creates discipline. - B. Delay governance until each KA buys a tool. - C. Define goals/requirements and operating model before selecting/configuring tools. - D. Treat platform as DG organization with decision rights.
DG3-056 — Implementation · Difficult · Apply
New function plans same-day enterprise launch despite uneven maturity. Stronger approach? - A. Big-bang only. - B. Postpone all until every region same maturity. - C. Tools first, roles/policies later. - D. Incremental roadmap fitted to maturity, engagement, funding/priorities and adjusted over time.
DG3-057 — Embedding · Difficult · Understand
Which condition best shows DG embedded rather than merely launched? - A. Ongoing funded processes, monitored/measured results, accepted governance and active obstacle management. - B. Kickoff meeting + temporary project team. - C. Website exists though policy ignored. - D. First roadmap finished so governance can end.
DG3-058 — Data-Centric Organization · Difficult · Distinguish
Company says “modern databases = data-centric.” Best response? - A. Data-centric means newer infrastructure. - B. Modern systems aren't enough; treat data as corporate asset, align data/business strategy, pursue quality and continuous DM improvement. - C. Transfer all decisions to IT Governance. - D. Store all data in one physical platform.
DG3-059 — Governance Organization · Expert-discrimination · Understand
How interpret Figure 16? - A. Exact mandatory org chart. - B. Maturity ladder. - C. Generic model of bodies/responsibilities across levels/business+technical areas; not mandatory org chart. - D. IT hierarchy excluding business stewards.
DG3-060 — Activities · Expert-discrimination · Understand
Safest interpretation of numbered 2.1–2.17 activities? - A. Immutable one-time 17-step waterfall. - B. Unrelated reference topics. - C. Technology installation checklist. - D. Structured governance work, tailored/iterative; not one rigid universal waterfall.
DG3-061 — Compliance · Difficult · Source-scope
Chapter names BCBS 239, PCI-DSS and privacy laws. Correct study interpretation? - A. Source examples illustrating compliance responsibility; not current/exhaustive legal syllabus. - B. Complete current global regulation list. - C. Ignore compliance because examples historical. - D. DG replaces Legal/regulatory specialists.
DG3-062 — Change Management · Difficult · Best action
Employees understand policy but old behavior persists because incentives reward local optimization and feedback is ignored. Best response? - A. Repeat announcement only. - B. Adjust change program: use feedback, realign incentives/KPIs, reinforce cross-functional behavior plus communication/training. - C. Buy workflow tool. - D. Remove business stakeholders.
DG3-063 — Underwrite Projects · Difficult · Apply
Major project waits until testing for architecture, regulatory, SOR and DQ requirements. Chapter recommends? - A. Defer to production. - B. Send only to IT Governance. - C. Capture requirements early in SDLC planning/design and coordinate Governance/PMO oversight. - D. Address DQ only.
DG3-064 — Business Drivers · Expert-discrimination · Apply
Duplicate definitions slow projects, unreliable data harms decisions and regulatory response is inconsistent. Best framing? - A. Governance = committees regardless of improvement. - B. IT architecture modernization only. - C. Governance is end itself; no value proof needed. - D. Use governance to improve processes/reduce risk, tying activity to strategy and measurable problems.