Which of the following is the MOST important attribute of an information steward?

Question

Options

• AThe information steward manages the systems that process the relevant data.
• BThe information steward has expertise in managing data quality systems.
• CThe information steward is closely aligned with the business function.
• DThe information steward is part of the information architecture group.

• B
  4% (1)
• C
  91% (21)
• D
  4% (1)

Explanation

An information steward (also called a data steward) is fundamentally a business role, not a technical one. The steward's primary value comes from their deep understanding of the business domain they represent - they know what the data means, how it is used, and why data quality matters within that context. While a steward may collaborate with IT, managing systems (A) or data quality tools (B) are technical functions typically owned by IT. Being part of an information architecture group (D) describes an IT-centric role. Close alignment with the business function (C) is the defining characteristic that gives stewards the authority and context to govern data on behalf of the business.

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