Chapter #2

________ is the metadata that describes each attribute in a database. A) Relational database B) Data dictionary C) Descriptive attributes D) Flat file

B

A composite primary key is made up of the three or more primary keys in the tables that it is linking.

False

Comparing the number of records that were extracted to the number of records in the source database is an example of validating the data for integrity.

False

Once you have extracted the data of interest, it will need to be validated for completeness and existence.

False

The E in IMPACT Cycle represents Existence.

False

The T in IMPACT Cycle represents transfer.

False

Unlike the IMPACT cycle, requesting data is not an iterative process.

False

A foreign key is an attribute that exists in relational databases in order to carry out the relationship between two tables.

True

A primary key is an attribute that is required to exist in each table of a relational database and serves as the unique identifier for each record in a table.

True

After obtaining the data and determining the purpose and scope of the data request, the next step is to validate the data.

True

Data normalization can reduce data redundancy and improve data integrity.

True

Descriptive attributes are attributes that exist in relational databases that are neither primary nor foreign keys.

True

Mastering the data requires a firm understanding of what data is available to you and where it is stored, as well as being skilled in the process of extracting, transforming, and loading (ETL).

True

Much like the IMPACT cycle, requesting data is often an iterative process.

True

The L in IMPACT Cycle represents loading.

True

A foreign key is an attribute that is required to exist in each table of a relational database and serves as the unique identifier for each record in a table.

False

A flat file is a means of storing data in one place, such as in an Excel spreadsheet, as opposed to storing the data in multiple tables, such as in a relational database.

True

A template can make communication easier between data requestor and provider.

True

Formatting negative numbers is an example of cleaning the data.

True

In order to obtain the right data, it is important to have a firm grasp of what data is available and how it is stored.

True

All of the following are Audit Data Standards (ADS) developed by the American Institute of Certified Accountants except: A) Investments subledger standards B) General Ledger standards C) Procure-to-Pay subledger standards D) Order-to-Cash subledger standards

A

At which step of the ETL process should you try to answer the question "What business problem will the data address?" A) Step 1: Determine the purpose and scope of the data request. B) Step 2: Obtain the data. C) Step 3 or 4: Transformation. D) Step 5: Loading the data for data analysis.

A

At which step of the ETL process should you try to answer the question "What other information will impact the nature, timing and extent of the data analysis?" A) Step 1: Determine the purpose and scope of the data request. B) Step 2: Obtain the data. C) Step 3 or 4: Transformation. D) Step 5: Loading the data for data analysis.

A

Comparing descriptive statistics for numeric fields within the data is an example of which of the following? A) Validating the data for completeness B) Validating the data for integrity C) Cleaning the data D) Obtaining the data

A

Comparing the number of records within the data is an example of which of the following? A) Validating the data for completeness B) Validating the data for integrity C) Cleaning the data D) Obtaining the data

A

The purpose of transforming data is: A) To validate the data for completeness and integrity B) To load the data into the appropriate tool for analysis C) To identify and obtain the data from the appropriate source D) To identify which approach to data analytics should be used

A

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a primary key? A) To ensure that each row in the table is unique B) To create the relationship between two tables C) To provide business information, but are not required to build a database D) To support business processes across the organization

A

Which of the following best exemplifies a way that data will need to be cleaned after extraction and validation? A) Remove headings and subtotals B) Validate date/time fields C) Remove trailing zeroes D) Compare string limits for text fields

A

Which of the following is most likely to be the primary key in an Employee table? A) Employee ID B) Employee Social Security Number C) Employee Name D) Employee Type

A

A data dictionary is paramount in helping data analysts do which of the following? A) Maintain databases. B) Identify the data they need to use. C) Communicating insights. D) Track outcomes.

B

At which step of the ETL process should you try to answer the question "What tools will be used to perform data analytic tests or procedures and why?" A) Step 1: Determine the purpose and scope of the data request. B) Step 2: Obtain the data. C) Step 3 or 4: Transformation. D) Step 5: Loading the data for data analysis.

B

At which step of the ETL process should you try to answer the question "Where are the data located in the financial or other related systems?" A) Step 1: Determine the purpose and scope of the data request. B) Step 2: Obtain the data. C) Step 3 or 4: Transformation. D) Step 5: Loading the data for data analysis.

B

Validating date/time fields within the data is an example of which of the following? A) Validating the data for completeness B) Validating the data for integrity C) Cleaning the data D) Obtaining the data

B

Correcting inconsistencies across data is an example of which of the following? A) Validating the data for completeness B) Validating the data for integrity C) Cleaning the data D) Obtaining the data

C

Removing headings or subtotals from data is an example of which of the following? A) Validating the data for completeness B) Validating the data for integrity C) Cleaning the data D) Obtaining the data

C

Removing leading zeroes and non-printable characters from the data is an example of which of the following? A) Validating the data for completeness B) Validating the data for integrity C) Cleaning the data D) Obtaining the data

C

The purpose of extracting data is: A) To validate the data for completeness and integrity B) To load the data into the appropriate tool for analysis C) To identify and obtain the data from the appropriate source D) To identify which approach to data analytics should be used

C

When using [EmployeeID] as the unique identifier of the Employee table, [EmployeeID] is an example of which of the following: A) Foreign key B) Composite key C) Primary key D) Key attribute

C

All of the following are included in the five steps of the ETL process except: A) Determine the purpose and scope of the data request B) Obtain the data C) Validate the data for completeness and integrity D) Scrub the data

D

There are a variety of methods that you could take to retrieve the data, including SQL. What does SQL stand for? A) Systems Query Language. B) Systems Question Language. C) Structured Question Language. D) Structured Query Language.

D

If the extraction and transformation steps have been done correctly, the loading part of the ETL process should be the simplest step.

True

A data dictionary is paramount in helping database administrators do which of the following? A) Maintain databases. B) Identify the data they need to use. C) Communicating insights. D) Track outcomes.

A

Mastering the data can also be described via the ETL process. The ETL process stands for: A) Extract, total, and load data. B) Extract, transform, and load data. C) Enter, transform, and load data. D) Enter, total, and load data.

B

The purpose of loading data is: A) To validate the data for completeness and integrity B) To load the data into the appropriate tool for analysis C) To identify and obtain the data from the appropriate source D) To identify which approach to data analytics should be used

B

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a foreign key? A) To ensure that each row in the table is unique B) To create the relationship between two tables C) To provide business information D) To support business processes across the organization

B

Formatting negative numbers in the data is an example of which of the following? A) Validating the Data for Completeness B) Validating the Data for Integrity C) Cleaning the Data D) Obtaining the Data

C

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a non-key attribute? A) To ensure that each row in the table is unique B) To create the relationship between two tables C) To provide business information D) To support business processes across the organization

C

All of the following are benefits of using a normalized relational database except: A) Completeness. B) No redundancy. C) Business rules are enforced. D) Data is stored in one place.

D

When obtaining the data yourself, you should do all of the following before you begin except: A) Identify the tables that contain the information you need. B) Identify which attributes specifically hold the information you need in each table. C) Identify how those tables are related to each other. D) Identify any errors or issues from the extraction.

D

Which of the following best describes the purpose of relational databases? A) To ensure that business rules are enforced B) To increase information redundancy in the organization C) To provide business information to data analysts D) To support business processes across the organization

D