Module 01 Quiz: Foundations - PDM Academy

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Seven questions covering the definition of data migration, the Responsibility Gap, the Golden Rules, the PDM process, and the non-negotiable core. You can retake it as often as you like - your best score is saved.

1Which of the following is the PDM definition of data migration?

The discovery, preparation, extraction, transformation and temporary movement of all available data that are of perfect quality, and the archiving of legacy data stores The selection, preparation, extraction, transformation and permanent movement of appropriate data that are of the right quality, to the right place, at the right time, and the decommissioning of legacy data stores The selection, preparation, extraction, transformation and repeated movement of critical data that are of the best quality, and the retirement of legacy data stores

2Roughly what proportion of data migration projects run over time, run over budget, or fail entirely?

Approximately 10% of all projects Around one quarter of all projects Between 40% and just over 50% of all projects

3Which statement correctly describes the cause of the Responsibility Gap?

The business refuses to accept responsibility for its own data The IT department is not interested in solving data issues Data migration projects are badly constructed and not explicit enough about IT-Business dependencies There is insufficient executive sponsorship

4True or false: the use of fixed-price contracts protects the client from unforeseen cost increases.

True False

5Which of the following correctly states the four Golden Rules of PDM?

Plan early; document everything; test thoroughly; decommission carefully Data migration is a business issue; the business knows best; no perfect quality needed; if you can’t count it it doesn’t count IT leads the migration; the business approves results; quality is absolute; legacy systems are retired last Start with the largest systems; profile data first; fix before migrating; document lineage

6In PDM, the two workstreams are:

Analysis and Design Technical and Business Engagement Planning and Execution Strategy and Delivery

7Most of PDM can be tailored, but a few things are non-negotiable - remove any one and it is no longer PDM. Which set lists that core?

Big Bang migration, a fixed-price contract, a data warehouse, and an ETL tool One virtual team, the DQR process, collaboration, and Super Smart Tasks Landscape Analysis, Gap Analysis, Migration Design, and Decommissioning A project board, a risk register, a communications plan, and a budget