Exam DMF topic 1 question 29 discussion

Data Architecture provides the blueprint for managing data assets by aligning data-related policies, standards, and models with enterprise strategy. It focuses on the structure, integration, and flow of data through systems. Data Governance defines the decision rights and accountability framework to ensure appropriate behavior in the valuation, creation, storage, use, and deletion of data. It includes policies, procedures, standards, and metrics that ensure effective and efficient use of information. A long-term consolidation of data systems—from dozens to just a few—requires both a robust data architecture to support system rationalization, and strong data governance to enforce consistency, accountability, and policy adherence across the organization.