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DA0-001 · Question #215

Several analysts are working simultaneously to compile a company's annual report and meet a tight deadline. Since each analyst is making changes, the analysts are concerned that they are not always…

The correct answer is A. A version control table. To prevent rework and ensure analysts work on the most current version of a report, a version control table should be included. This mechanism tracks changes and the current state of the document.

Data Governance, Quality, and Controls

Question

Several analysts are working simultaneously to compile a company's annual report and meet a tight deadline. Since each analyst is making changes, the analysts are concerned that they are not always working on the most up-to-date report, which results in rework. Which of the following should be included in the report to prevent this from happening in the future?

Options

  • AA version control table
  • BReference data sources
  • CInstructions
  • DA report run date

How the community answered

(52 responses)
  • A
    73% (38)
  • B
    4% (2)
  • C
    15% (8)
  • D
    8% (4)

Why each option

To prevent rework and ensure analysts work on the most current version of a report, a version control table should be included. This mechanism tracks changes and the current state of the document.

AA version control tableCorrect

A version control table, also known as a revision history or change log, provides a structured way to track modifications made to a document, including who made changes, what was changed, and when. This allows all analysts to quickly identify the latest version and understand previous revisions, preventing simultaneous work on outdated copies.

BReference data sources

Reference data sources identify where the data in the report comes from, but do not help track changes to the report itself.

CInstructions

Instructions within the report guide users on how to interpret or use the report, but do not provide a mechanism for managing its evolution.

DA report run date

A report run date indicates when the data within the report was extracted or the report was generated, but it does not track changes to the report's content or structure over time.

Concept tested: Document version control and collaboration

Topics

#Version control#Data collaboration#Data integrity#Document management

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