IIBA CCBA Exam - Topic 4 Question 115 Discussion

Actual exam question for IIBA's CCBA exam

Question #: 115
Topic #: 4

Beth is the business analyst for her organization and she's creating a data dictionary for her organization. All of the following information should be included in the data dictionary for an endeavor Beth is leading except for which one?

ADescription

BAliases

CName

DCode of account identifier

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Suggested Answer: D

The information that should not be included in the data dictionary for an endeavor Beth is leading iscode of account identifier.This is a term that refers to a code or number that is assigned to a specific account or budget item in a project1. Code of account identifier is not part of the data dictionary, but rather a tool for tracking and reporting the project costs and resources.The data dictionary is a technique for defining and documenting the data elements and their attributes, such as description (A), aliases (B), or name , within a system or a domain23. The data dictionary helps to ensure consistency, clarity, and quality of the data, and to facilitate communication and understanding among the stakeholders.Reference:Business Analysis Expert Certification, CCBA | IIBA,Certification of Capability in Business Analysis (CCBA),Business Analysis Certification Competencies, CCBA | IIBA

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Audry

9 months ago

Code of account identifier seems less relevant.

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Alica

9 months ago

I think aliases are important too!

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Paris

10 months ago

Wait, why wouldn’t you include the code of account identifier?

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Janine

10 months ago

I’m surprised this is even a question!

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Pearlene

10 months ago

Definitely need the description and name in there.

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German

10 months ago

I’m a bit confused because I thought all these elements were important, but I guess some might be more relevant than others in certain contexts.

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Staci

10 months ago

This question reminds me of a practice one where we had to identify essential components of a data dictionary. I’m leaning towards D being the odd one out.

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Viola

11 months ago

I think aliases are important for understanding data, but I feel like the code of account identifier might not be necessary for a basic data dictionary.

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Edison

11 months ago

I remember that a data dictionary typically includes descriptions and names, but I'm not sure about the code of account identifier.

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Minna

11 months ago

I've got this! The code of account identifier is not something that would be included in a data dictionary, so that's the answer.

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Phil

11 months ago

The code of account identifier is the odd one out here. The rest - description, aliases, and name - are all typical data dictionary entries.

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Helaine

11 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'll need to double-check my notes on the required elements of a data dictionary.

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Melissa

11 months ago

This question seems straightforward. I'll carefully review the options and think through what should be included in a data dictionary.

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Kiley

1 year ago

I agree with Latrice, because the data dictionary should include a unique identifier for each data element.

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Emogene

1 year ago

Hmm, I think the code of account identifier is the odd one out here. The data dictionary should have all the other details like description, aliases, and name.

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Wilbert

1 year ago

I agree, the code of account identifier seems unnecessary for a data dictionary.

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Latrice

1 year ago

I think the answer is D) Code of account identifier.

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