DA0-002 Data Governance Practice Question
A data analyst creates a report showing sales by product category. The analyst notices that one category has a very high sales figure due to a one-time bulk order. Which of the following is the best way to communicate this insight to stakeholders?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often think removing or hiding data (options A and C) simplifies the message, but the exam tests the principle that data communication must be transparent and preserve the full context for decision-making.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Add a note to the chart explaining the bulk order.
It maintains data integrity while providing necessary context. Adding a note to the chart allows stakeholders to understand the anomaly without distorting the underlying data. This approach aligns with best practices in data communication, where transparency about outliers is critical for accurate interpretation.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Delete the bulk order from the dataset.
Why it's wrong here
Deleting data without reason is not transparent.
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Add a note to the chart explaining the bulk order.
Why this is correct
Annotation provides context for the anomaly.
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Remove the category with the bulk order from the report.
Why it's wrong here
Omitting data hides valuable information.
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Use a pie chart to show the proportion of each category.
Why it's wrong here
Pie charts would still misrepresent due to the outlier.
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