SF-Data-Arch Data Governance Practice Question
A retail company is implementing a data governance program and needs to define ownership and accountability for data quality. The company has multiple business units, each using Salesforce differently. The governance team wants to ensure that each data domain (e.g., Customer, Product, Order) has a clear owner responsible for data quality, definitions, and issue resolution. Which role should be assigned to fulfill this responsibility?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often confuse strategic roles like the Chief Data Officer or governance bodies with operational domain ownership, which is the Data Steward's responsibility.
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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Data Steward
A Data Steward is the role specifically designed to own data domains, ensure data quality, define standards, and resolve issues. They bridge business and technical teams, providing accountability for data within their domain. This aligns with the governance team's need for clear ownership and accountability at the domain level.
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 Steward
Why this is correct
A Data Steward is responsible for day-to-day data quality, including defining data standards, monitoring quality, and resolving issues within a specific domain. They act as the primary point of accountability for data within their domain, ensuring that data meets governance policies. This role is ideal for the described responsibilities.
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Salesforce Administrator
Why it's wrong here
A Salesforce Administrator manages the technical configuration of Salesforce, such as user access, objects, and automation. While they may support data quality initiatives, they are not typically accountable for data domain ownership, definitions, or business-level issue resolution. Assigning this role would blur technical and governance responsibilities.
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Chief Data Officer
Why it's wrong here
The Chief Data Officer (CDO) is an executive responsible for the overall data strategy and governance program. While the CDO may appoint Data Stewards, they do not personally manage data quality for each domain. The CDO's focus is strategic, not operational, so this role is too high-level for the described responsibilities.
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Data Governance Council
Why it's wrong here
A Data Governance Council is a cross-functional body that sets overall data policies and resolves escalations. It does not own individual data domains or handle day-to-day data quality issues. The council provides oversight, but domain-specific accountability requires a dedicated role like a Data Steward.
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Last reviewed September 2026 · checked against the official Salesforce exam blueprint
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