Data Governance is a collection of practices and processes which help to ensure the formal management of data assets within an organization. Data Governance is the exercise of authority and control (planning, monitoring, and enforcement) over the management of data assets. The Data Governance Foundation is an entry-level certification intended for IT professionals seeking to validate their knowledge of Data Governance.
This exam includes topics such as Data Management Goals, Essential Concepts (Data and Information), Data Management Principles, The Data Lifecycle, The DAMA-DMBOK Framework (The DAMA Wheel, The Environmental Factors hexagon, and The Knowledge Area Context Diagram), and the Definition, Goals and Essentials Concepts of each of the 11 Knowledge Areas ( Data Governance, Data Architecture, Data Modeling and Design, Data Storage and Operations, Data Security, Data Integration and Interoperability, Documents and Content Management, Reference and Master Data, Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence, Metadata, and Data Quality).
The Data Governance Foundation certification exam is an online, closed-book, and remotely-proctored exam. It includes 20 multiple-choice questions and the passing score is 70%. You will have 30 minutes to complete the exam. Validate your knowledge of Data Governance and advance your career. Register for your online exam now!
Exam code |
ITC-023 |
Launch date |
May 16, 2018 |
Exam description |
The Data Governance Foundation exam tests the candidate knowledge in Data Governance. |
Current version |
v2 (March 2, 2022) |
Exam format |
Multiple choice; computer-based; closed book |
Number of questions |
20 questions |
Passing score |
70% (14 out of 20) |
Exam duration |
30 minutes |
Level |
Foundation |
Languages |
English only |
Exam description |
Data Management Goals, Essential Concepts (Data and Information), Data Management Principles, The Data Lifecycle, The DAMA-DMBOK Framework (The DAMA Wheel, The Environmental Factors hexagon, and The Knowledge Area Context Diagram), and the Definition, Goals and Essentials Concepts of each of the 11 Knowledge Areas ( Data Governance, Data Architecture, Data Modeling and Design, Data Storage and Operations, Data Security, Data Integration and Interoperability, Documents and Content Management, Reference and Master Data, Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence, Metadata, and Data Quality). |
RECOMMENDED HOURS OF STUDY |
16 hours |
Bloom's Taxonomy |
Level 1 (Remembering), Level 2 (Understanding) and Level 3 (Applying) |
Recommended reading |
• DAMA-DMBOK: Data Management Body of Knowledge (2nd Edition) by DAMA International; |
Prerequisites |
There are no prerequisites for this certification |
Recommended experience |
Six months of work experience in Data Governance |
Validity period |
Lifetime |
Domains | Weight |
---|---|
1. Data Governance (Definition, Goals and Essentials Concepts) |
10% |
2. Data Architecture (Definition, Goals and Essentials Concepts) |
10% |
3. Data Modeling and Design (Definition, Goals and Essentials Concepts) |
10% |
4. Data Storage and Operations (Definition, Goals and Essentials Concepts) |
10% |
5. Data Security (Definition, Goals and Essentials Concepts) |
10% |
6. Data Integration and Interoperability (Definition, Goals and Essentials Concepts) |
10% |
7. Documents and Content Management (Definition, Goals and Essentials Concepts) |
10% |
8. Reference and Master Data (Definition, Goals and Essentials Concepts) |
10% |
9. Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence (Definition, Goals and Essentials Concepts) |
10% |
10. Metadata (Definition, Goals and Essentials Concepts) |
5% |
11. Data Quality (Definition, Goals and Essentials Concepts) |
5% |
Total | 100% |
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