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Key DMBOK Memory Hacks Summary
| Concept | Memory Hack | What to Remember |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Data Quality Dimensions | ACCTVU ("Ah-KT-View") | Accuracy, Completeness, Consistency, Timeliness, Validity, Uniqueness |
| 3 Metadata Types | BTO (rock band) | Business, Technical, Operational |
| MDM Implementation Styles | CRVC ("Curve") | Consolidation, Registry, Virtual, Coexistence |
| SCD Types | 0-1-2-3-4-6 (0 never changes, 1 overwrites, 2 adds row) | Type 0 (fixed), Type 1 (overwrite), Type 2 (new row), Type 3 (new column) |
| Data Governance roles | OSD (Owner-Steward-Domain) | Data Owner (accountability), Data Steward (responsibility), Domain Steward (subject area) |
| Normalisation forms | 1-2-3 (each form eliminates a specific type of dependency) | 1NF (atomic), 2NF (full dependency), 3NF (transitive dependency) |
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