DA0-002 Visualization and Reporting Practice Question
A financial analyst is preparing a report that must comply with the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act. What is the most critical requirement for this report?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Audit trail
SOX requires audit trails to ensure the integrity and traceability of financial data for compliance.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Row-level security
Why it's wrong here
Row-level security is for access control, not SOX compliance.
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Data anonymization
Why it's wrong here
Anonymization is for PII, not specifically required by SOX.
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Data dictionary
Why it's wrong here
Data dictionary is useful but not the critical SOX requirement.
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Audit trail
Why this is correct
SOX mandates audit trails for financial reporting to ensure accountability.
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