DA0-002 Data Concepts and Environments Practice Question
Which TWO are examples of primary data? (Select two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
CompTIA often tests the distinction between primary and secondary data by including options that appear firsthand but are actually collected by an external entity, such as purchased datasets or government reports, leading candidates to mistakenly classify them as primary.
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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Customer survey responses collected by the company themselves
Primary data is collected directly by the researcher or organization for a specific purpose. Customer survey responses gathered by the company itself are firsthand, original data that have not been previously published or aggregated by an external source. This aligns with the definition of primary data as original, unprocessed information collected from the source.
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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Industry reports from a trade association
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Third-party reports are secondary.
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Government census data
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Census data is collected by government, usually secondary.
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Customer survey responses collected by the company themselves
Why this is correct
Correct. Surveys conducted by the company are primary.
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Company sales records
Why this is correct
Correct. Sales records are generated internally.
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Social media data purchased from a vendor
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Purchased data is secondary.
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