Put the data modeling steps in the correct order.

• A. Create an inventory of all data streams; Assess how data should be normalized; Map to the data model; Configure the DMO relationships on the data model
• B. Assess how data should be normalized; Create an inventory of all data streams; Map to the data model; Configure the DMO relationships on the data model
• C. Map to the data model; Create an inventory of all data streams; Assess how data should be normalized; Configure the DMO relationships on the data model
• D. Create an inventory of all data streams; Map to the data model; Assess how data should be normalized; Configure the DMO relationships on the data model

Answer: (A)

Understanding what data you have is the first step in building a solid data model. Creating an inventory of all data streams gives a complete picture of sources, formats, and fields you’ll ultimately model. That full view is essential before deciding how to structure the data, so you can determine how to normalize it—what belongs in which tables, where duplication should be avoided, and how relationships should be represented. With a clear inventory and a normalization plan, you’re ready to map the data streams to the defined data model, aligning each source field to the appropriate model entities and attributes. The final touch is configuring the relationships between those data model objects to enforce referential integrity and enable meaningful data navigation. This order matters because attempting to map or define relationships without knowing what data exists and how it should be normalized can lead to mismatches, incomplete structures, or unnecessary complexity.