DA0-002 Data Acquisition and Preparation Practice Question
Which TWO are common methods for acquiring internal data? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
It's easy for candidates to confuse 'internal data' with 'publicly available data' or 'data from third-party sources,' leading them to select social media APIs or government databases, which are external, not internal.
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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Transaction logs
Transaction logs are a primary source of internal data because they record every interaction or event within a system, such as database changes, user access, or application errors. This data is generated and stored internally by the organization's own infrastructure, making it a classic example of internal data acquisition.
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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Social media APIs
Why it's wrong here
Social media APIs provide external data.
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Transaction logs
Why this is correct
Transaction logs record internal system activities.
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Government databases
Why it's wrong here
Government databases are external public data sources.
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ERP systems
Why this is correct
ERP systems contain internal operational data.
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Web scraping
Why it's wrong here
Web scraping typically collects external data from websites.
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