Data governance formalizes which of the following?

Data governance formalizes which of the following?

• A. How, when and by whom data and metadata are created, stored, updated and archived
• B. Data entry speed
• C. The layout of reports
• D. The choice of database vendor

Answer: (A)

Data governance formalizes the rules, roles, and procedures that govern how data and metadata are created, stored, updated, and archived across the organization. It defines who is responsible for each data asset, when changes can be made, how data is kept secure and consistent, and how long it is retained or moved to archival storage. It also covers metadata management so definitions and lineage are clear. This combination captures how, when, by whom data and metadata are created, stored, updated, and archived—the essence of governance. The other options describe operational efficiency (data entry speed), reporting design (layout of reports), and a procurement decision (choice of database vendor), which are not governance policies.

Data governance formalizes the rules, roles, and procedures that govern how data and metadata are created, stored, updated, and archived across the organization. It defines who is responsible for each data asset, when changes can be made, how data is kept secure and consistent, and how long it is retained or moved to archival storage. It also covers metadata management so definitions and lineage are clear. This combination captures how, when, by whom data and metadata are created, stored, updated, and archived—the essence of governance. The other options describe operational efficiency (data entry speed), reporting design (layout of reports), and a procurement decision (choice of database vendor), which are not governance policies.