SF-Data-Arch Data Governance Practice Question
A company is defining its Data Stewardship model. Which THREE responsibilities are typically assigned to a Data Steward within a Salesforce-centric data governance framework? (Choose three.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often include 'coding new features' or 'managing server infrastructure' in the steward's responsibilities, confusing the role of a Data Steward with that of a Developer or System Admin.
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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Managing daily data quality issues and resolving duplicates.
Data Stewards act as the bridge between technical implementation and business utility. Their roles involve maintaining data accuracy, defining standards, and acting as the subject matter experts for specific data domains. By focusing on these areas, they ensure that the data stored in Salesforce remains reliable, compliant, and useful for stakeholders. These actions prevent the degradation of data quality over time and support ongoing compliance with organizational data policies.
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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Managing daily data quality issues and resolving duplicates.
Why this is correct
Data stewards are responsible for monitoring and remediating data quality issues. This includes identifying duplicates or incomplete records and coordinating cleanup efforts to maintain a single source of truth, ensuring the Salesforce environment remains clean and usable for all downstream business operations and analytics.
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Configuring Salesforce Org-wide defaults and sharing rules.
Why it's wrong here
Managing org-wide defaults and sharing rules is a technical administrative task handled by the Salesforce Administrator or Security Architect. Data Stewards define the business rules for access, but they do not typically perform the low-level security configuration within the Salesforce Setup menu itself.
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Defining data classification and handling standards.
Why this is correct
Data stewards define how specific data elements should be classified (e.g., Public, Internal, Confidential) and determine the appropriate handling procedures. This ensures that the technical security controls implemented by IT are aligned with the business’s actual sensitivity requirements and regulatory obligations regarding data protection.
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Writing APEX triggers to automate data cleanup.
Why it's wrong here
Writing code is a developer responsibility. A data steward defines the business logic and requirements for data cleanup, but they generally lack the development skills to write, test, and deploy code. The steward provides the requirements while developers implement the technical solution within the Salesforce platform.
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Monitoring data compliance and policy adherence.
Why this is correct
Stewards play a vital role in auditing data usage and ensuring that business processes adhere to defined data governance policies. They monitor for non-compliance, report on data quality metrics, and educate business users on the proper handling and storage of data as per company standards.
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Last reviewed September 2026 · checked against the official Salesforce exam blueprint
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