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leo leo

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What are some of the characteristics of quality data?
 
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Applications such as decision support or data warehousing often do not require current data and are supported by periodic snapshots.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Answer to Question 1

There are many characteristics that define quality data:
1. Uniquenesseach entity exists no more than once within the database
2. Accuracy
3. Consistencyvalues in one set of data are consistent with values in another set
4. Completenessdata have assigned values if they need assigned values
5. Timelinessmeeting expectations for the time between having the data and making it available for access
6. Currencyhow up to date is the data set?
7. Conformanceis the data stored in conformance to the metadata?
8. Referential integrity

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