CGEIT · Question #63
A large enterprise that is diversifying its business will be transitioning to a new software platform, which is expected to cause data changes. Which of the following should be done FIRST when…
The correct answer is B. Request an impact analysis. When transitioning to a new platform causing data changes, the initial step for developing a metadata management process is to request an impact analysis to understand the scope and implications of these changes.
Question
A large enterprise that is diversifying its business will be transitioning to a new software platform, which is expected to cause data changes. Which of the following should be done FIRST when developing the related metadata management process?
Options
- ARequire an update to enterprise data policies.
- BRequest an impact analysis.
- CReview documented data interdependence.
- DValidate against existing architecture.
How the community answered
(26 responses)- A12% (3)
- B81% (21)
- C4% (1)
- D4% (1)
Why each option
When transitioning to a new platform causing data changes, the initial step for developing a metadata management process is to request an impact analysis to understand the scope and implications of these changes.
Updating enterprise data policies is a subsequent step, which should be informed by the findings of the impact analysis, not the first step in process development.
An impact analysis helps to identify what data will be affected, how it will change, and the downstream implications for systems and processes, providing the necessary foundation for defining an effective metadata management process.
Reviewing documented data interdependence is part of the impact analysis itself, or a detailed step after the initial high-level impact has been identified.
Validating against existing architecture is an important step to ensure compatibility, but it follows the initial assessment of what exactly is changing and how it will impact the metadata landscape.
Concept tested: Data Governance and Metadata Management Initiation
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