DA0-002 Visualization and Reporting Practice Question
A financial report must be retained for seven years to comply with regulatory requirements. This is an example of which data governance principle?
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Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
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Data retention
Data retention policies specify how long data must be kept to meet legal or regulatory obligations.
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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Data freshness
Why it's wrong here
Data freshness concerns how current data is for its intended use; it says nothing about how long a report must be kept. The seven-year requirement is data retention. Freshness is tempting because both are governance dimensions, but freshness measures update recency, not storage duration.
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Data lineage
Why it's wrong here
Data lineage records the origin and transformation path of data, supporting traceability and impact analysis; it does not govern how long records are kept. Retention is the data retention principle. Lineage is tempting because both appear in governance audits, but lineage answers where data came from, not when it is deleted.
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Data retention
Why this is correct
Data retention defines how long records must be kept to satisfy legal or regulatory obligations, directly matching the seven-year requirement. Retention policies specify minimum and maximum storage periods before secure disposal, ensuring the financial report remains available for audits throughout the mandated period.
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Data dictionary
Why it's wrong here
A data dictionary documents definitions, formats, and relationships of data elements; it does not set storage duration. The seven-year requirement is data retention. A dictionary is tempting because it supports governance documentation, but it describes meaning and structure, not how long records must be preserved.
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