Which type of metadata describes the meaning and business context of data?

Options

  • A. Technical metadata
  • B. Business metadata
  • C. Operational metadata
  • D. More than one of the above
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

B. Business metadata

Detailed Explanation

  • Business metadata: Describes the business meaning, definitions and context of data.
  • Example: A business definition explaining what an active customer means.
  • Technical metadata: Describes technical details such as data types and schemas.