DMF Practice Test

Review 295 DMF practice questions with answer explanations and community insights.

Question 1

The best way to validate that a database backup is working, is to:

  1. Periodically recover from the backup file
  2. Check the backup logs every day
  3. Appoint a special DBA in charge of backups
  4. Check the size of the backup file
  5. Check for the automatic email notification of backup success

Question 2

When reviewing data access plans, sequential searching is slowing the database. One way to fix this is:

  1. Reducing the number of database users
  2. Creating new indexes
  3. Converting it to an in-memory database
  4. Moving the database to the cloud
  5. Adding more memory

Question 3

What area do you not consider when developing a 'data governance operating model'?

  1. The availability of industry data models
  2. The business model – decentralized versus centralized
  3. The value of data to the organisation
  4. Cultural factors - such as acceptance of discipline and adaptability to change
  5. Impact of regulation

Question 4

The purpose of data governance is to ensure that:

  1. Data can be reported on by the business line
  2. Data is backed up every night
  3. Data will be understood by all stakeholders
  4. Data is available for other systems to use
  5. Data is managed properly, according to policies and best practices

Question 5

A common driver for data governance is:

  1. Irreconcilable figures in reports
  2. Regulatory compliance
  3. The appointment of a CDO
  4. Internal audits
  5. Outsourcing