CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor – Question2854

Which of the following is the most important element in the design of a data warehouse?

A.
Quality of the metadata
B. Speed of the transactions
C. Volatility of the data
D. Vulnerability of the system

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Explanation:
Quality of the metadata is the most important element in the design of a data warehouse. A data warehouse is a copy of transaction data specifically structured for query and analysis. Metadata aim to provide a table of contents to the information stored in the data warehouse. Companies that have built warehouses believe that metadata are the most important component of the warehouse.