Questions RMD10-018–034
RMD10-018 — Reference Data · Standard · Understand
Why is the source of a Reference Data set important Metadata? - A. It determines the Global ID for every master entity. - B. Consumers and stewards need to know the governing/originating authority and how the set should be maintained and updated. - C. It eliminates the need for definitions. - D. It proves the data can never change.
RMD10-019 — Reference Data · Difficult · Apply
An industry code set changes its structure and granularity, affecting reports and programming logic. What should happen before implementation? - A. Apply the new set immediately because external standards override local governance. - B. Treat it as a Master Data false positive. - C. Assess downstream impacts, use the governed Reference Data change process, obtain approvals as needed and communicate the change. - D. Create a second unmanaged local code set.
RMD10-020 — Reference Data · Standard · Recall
Which is a Chapter 10 Reference Data change type? - A. A false-positive customer match - B. A Global ID unmerge - C. A transaction rollback - D. A structural change to an external Reference Data set
RMD10-021 — Master Data · Foundational · Distinguish
Which term describes the authoritative system where data is created/captured and/or maintained under defined rules? - A. System of Record - B. System of Reference - C. Trusted Source - D. Registry
RMD10-022 — Master Data · Standard · Distinguish
An MDM hub publishes reliable enterprise customer data, but CRM remains the authoritative creator. What role can the hub play? - A. System of Record - B. System of Reference - C. Transaction Data source - D. Reference Data taxonomy
RMD10-023 — Master Data · Standard · Understand
Why does Chapter 10 sometimes prefer “Trusted Source” to “Golden Record”? - A. Because Golden Records are prohibited by DAMA. - B. Because Trusted Source means the original source system. - C. Trusted Source emphasizes the governed best available version without implying perfect completeness or accuracy. - D. Because Trusted Source applies only to Reference Data.
RMD10-024 — Master Data · Difficult · Apply
A reconciled customer profile is the best current record, but some attributes remain unknown. Which description is most accurate? - A. It cannot be Master Data until every attribute is complete. - B. It must replace every system of record immediately. - C. It should be treated as Reference Data because it is shared. - D. It can be a Golden Record within a Trusted Source, but it should not be presented as guaranteed perfect truth.
RMD10-025 — Master Data · Foundational · Recall
Which is a common Master Data domain? - A. Party - B. Invoice line - C. Column data type - D. Order Status code
RMD10-026 — Master Data · Standard · Distinguish
A chart of accounts and cost-center structures most directly belong to which Master Data area? - A. Party Master Data - B. Financial Master Data - C. Location Master Data - D. Transaction Data
RMD10-027 — Master Data · Standard · Distinguish
Addresses, facilities and GPS coordinates most directly fit which Master Data area? - A. Product Master Data - B. Legal Master Data - C. Location Master Data - D. Reference Data only
RMD10-028 — Master Data · Difficult · Apply
Before launching MDM, which question is most aligned with Chapter 10 requirements assessment? - A. Which vendor has the largest MDM market share? - B. How many dashboards can be built from the data? - C. Can all source systems be retired this quarter? - D. Where are the repeated core entities created, stored, changed, accessed, and how are their quality and reliability judged?
RMD10-029 — Master Data · Standard · Apply
Why does Chapter 10 recommend starting MDM one domain at a time with a manageable attribute set? - A. Existing landscapes, definitions and Data Quality are complex; incremental scope makes reconciliation and governance more manageable. - B. Because MDM can manage only one domain permanently. - C. Because Reference Data must be completed first in every case. - D. Because transaction systems should never participate in MDM.
RMD10-030 — MDM Processing · Foundational · Recall
What is the first key MDM processing step in Chapter 10? - A. Entity Resolution - B. Data Model Management - C. Data Sharing and Stewardship - D. Data Acquisition
RMD10-031 — MDM Processing · Standard · Recall
Which sequence correctly orders the five key MDM processing steps? - A. Acquire → Share → Model → Resolve → Enrich - B. Resolve → Model → Acquire → Govern → Publish - C. Model → Acquire → Validate/Standardize/Enrich → Resolve Identity → Share/Steward - D. Model → Resolve → Acquire → Share → Standardize
RMD10-032 — MDM Processing · Standard · Understand
What problem does Data Model Management address in MDM? - A. It generates Global IDs before any source data is acquired. - B. It replaces governance with a technical schema. - C. It determines retention periods for transactions. - D. It creates enterprise-level entity/attribute semantics and granularity that overcome source-system-specific “system speak.”
RMD10-033 — MDM Processing · Standard · Distinguish
Which step brings candidate records from relevant sources into the MDM process? - A. Data Acquisition - B. Data Model Management - C. Entity Resolution - D. Affiliation Management
RMD10-034 — MDM Processing · Standard · Apply
Phone numbers are stored in inconsistent formats across systems. What should occur before reliable matching? - A. Assign one Global ID to every record immediately. - B. Validation/standardization to normalize representation - C. Convert phone numbers to Reference Data. - D. Use a Consolidated hub without cleaning values.