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

9 months ago

Not sure, could it be a data lineage instead?

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Doretha

9 months ago

Totally agree, it has to be a data dictionary!

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Stefany

9 months ago

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

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Isreal

10 months ago

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

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Mari

10 months ago

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

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Aracelis

10 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

10 months ago

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

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Joanna

11 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

11 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

11 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

11 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

11 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

11 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

1 year ago

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

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Ines

12 months ago

Totally! Buzzwords can get confusing.

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Rueben

12 months ago

Definitely A - Data dictionary.

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Latosha

12 months ago

A glossary would really help too.

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Lewis

1 year 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

1 year 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

1 year 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

12 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

12 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

1 year 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

1 year ago

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

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Galen

1 year ago

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

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Lelia

1 year 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

1 year ago

C) Data lineage

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Tiffiny

1 year ago

I agree, having everything documented really streamlines processes.

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Adelle

1 year ago

A) Data dictionary

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Enola

1 year ago

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

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Theodora

1 year ago

I think the answer is A) Data dictionary.

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Verdell

1 year 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

1 year 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

1 year 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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