DA0-002 Data Governance Practice Question
A data analyst discovers a data discrepancy in a report that has already been distributed to executives. The discrepancy is due to a known bug that will be fixed next month. What is the most appropriate action?
⚠ Common exam trap
DA0-002 often tests the distinction between technical fixes and professional communication, trapping candidates who focus solely on correcting the data (Option A) rather than addressing the broader need for transparency and impact analysis (Option D).
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Inform the executives of the error and its impact
The most appropriate action is to inform the executives of the error and its impact because transparency and accountability are core ethical responsibilities for data analysts, especially when decisions may have been made based on flawed data. Executives need to understand the nature of the discrepancy, its potential consequences, and the timeline for a fix so they can assess risks and take corrective action. Simply sending a corrected report without context (Option A) may cause confusion or fail to address the impact, while waiting or ignoring (Options B and C) violates professional integrity and could lead to poor business decisions.
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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Send a corrected report immediately with an apology
Why it's wrong here
Sending a corrected report immediately presumes the analyst can produce accurate figures before the bug is fixed next month; the underlying calculation remains faulty, so the replacement would carry the same error. This suits a one-off transcription mistake, not a systemic defect awaiting remediation.
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Wait for the next scheduled update
Why it's wrong here
Waiting for the next scheduled update leaves executives relying on faulty figures for weeks, and the update cycle is unrelated to the bug's fix date. This suits routine refreshes of stable data, not a known defect affecting decisions already taken.
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Ignore it since it will be fixed soon
Why it's wrong here
Ignoring the error could lead to misguided decisions.
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Inform the executives of the error and its impact
Why this is correct
Executives are making decisions on flawed figures, so proactively disclosing the error, its cause, and the expected fix date preserves trust and lets them correct course. Waiting until next month's fix leaves the inaccurate report unchallenged.
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Last reviewed September 2026 · checked against the official CompTIA exam blueprint
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