CompTIA DA0-002 Exam - Topic 1 Question 8 Discussion

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[Data Concepts and Environments]

A company has a document that includes the names of key metrics and the standard for how those metrics are calculated company-wide. Which of the following describes this documentation?

AData dictionary

BData explainability report

CData lineage

DData flow diagram

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by Linsey at Jul 14, 2025, 08:16 AM

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Sherill

7 months ago

Not sure, could it be a data lineage instead?

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Doretha

7 months ago

Totally agree, it has to be a data dictionary!

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Stefany

7 months ago

Wait, is it really a data dictionary? Sounds too simple.

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Isreal

7 months ago

I think it’s more like a data explainability report.

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Mari

8 months ago

Definitely a data dictionary! It’s all about definitions.

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Aracelis

8 months ago

I practiced a question like this before, and I believe a data flow diagram shows processes, not definitions. So, data dictionary feels right.

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Karima

8 months ago

Data lineage seems more about tracking data movement rather than defining metrics, right?

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Joanna

8 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about data explainability reports being more about transparency in models, not metrics.

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Effie

9 months ago

I think this might be a data dictionary because it sounds like it defines metrics and their calculations.

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Quinn

9 months ago

Data dictionary, got it. That makes the most sense based on the information provided. I'll mark that as my answer and move on to the next question.

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Jospeh

9 months ago

Okay, I think I've got this. The question is asking about documentation that defines key metrics and how they are calculated company-wide. That sounds like a data dictionary to me.

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Daron

9 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The options seem similar, but I'll try to focus on the key details in the question to determine the right answer.

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Ula

9 months ago

This seems like a straightforward data concepts question. I'll carefully read through the options and think about which one best describes the documentation described in the prompt.

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Refugia

10 months ago

A - Data dictionary. The only thing missing is a glossary of buzzwords to go with it.

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Ines

9 months ago

Totally! Buzzwords can get confusing.

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Rueben

9 months ago

Definitely A - Data dictionary.

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Latosha

10 months ago

A glossary would really help too.

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Lewis

11 months ago

D - Data flow diagram. Because if it's not in a pretty diagram, it doesn't exist. Might as well just hand in a blank piece of paper and call it a day.

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Enola

11 months ago

I think the key is in the standard for how the metrics are calculated, which aligns with a data dictionary.

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Gennie

11 months ago

B - Data explainability report. Because who doesn't love a good ol' report to explain all the data? It's like a bedtime story for data nerds.

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Tuyet

10 months ago

C: I'm not sure, but I think it might be data lineage. It shows the history and origin of the data.

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Novella

10 months ago

B: I disagree, I think it's a data explainability report. It's like a storybook for data!

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Laila

11 months ago

A: I think it's a data dictionary, it sounds like a list of key metrics and how they're calculated.

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Theodora

12 months ago

I see your point, Galen, but I still think A) Data dictionary is the best fit.

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Galen

12 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think it could also be C) Data lineage.

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Lelia

12 months ago

Data dictionary, for sure. Gotta love those corporate standards and policies. Makes my life so much easier when everything is documented, you know?

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Brandon

11 months ago

C) Data lineage

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Tiffiny

11 months ago

I agree, having everything documented really streamlines processes.

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Adelle

11 months ago

A) Data dictionary

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Enola

12 months ago

I agree with Theodora, a data dictionary makes sense for that scenario.

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Theodora

12 months ago

I think the answer is A) Data dictionary.

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Verdell

12 months ago

Hmm, this seems like a straightforward data governance question. I'm going with A - Data dictionary. That's where you'd find the standardized definitions for key metrics, right?

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Nickolas

10 months ago

User 2: Yeah, that's where you can find the standardized definitions for how those metrics are calculated company-wide.

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Ludivina

11 months ago

User 1: I agree, A - Data dictionary makes sense. It's like a reference guide for all the key metrics.

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