CDPSE · Question #326
Which of the following is MOST important to review when determining the data lineage of a data element?
The correct answer is B. Data flow. Data lineage describes the full lifecycle journey of a data element - where it originated, how it moved, how it was transformed, and where it ended up. Data flow (B) is the core artifact for tracing this journey, showing the path data takes across systems, processes, and transfor
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Which of the following is MOST important to review when determining the data lineage of a data element?
Options
- AData classification
- BData flow
- CData storage location
- DData retention schedule
How the community answered
(46 responses)- A2% (1)
- B93% (43)
- D4% (2)
Explanation
Data lineage describes the full lifecycle journey of a data element - where it originated, how it moved, how it was transformed, and where it ended up. Data flow (B) is the core artifact for tracing this journey, showing the path data takes across systems, processes, and transformations. Data classification (A) defines sensitivity levels but not movement. Storage location (C) shows where data resides at a point in time, not its history. Retention schedule (D) governs how long data is kept, not its lineage path.
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