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Version: 0.7.0

Model quality

Quality dimensions

DimensionVerification question
CompletenessAre all objects and relationships required for the scope present?
CorrectnessDoes information match confirmed sources?
ConsistencyAre there duplicates, conflicting values, or invalid relationships?
FreshnessWas information reviewed within its required interval?
TraceabilityCan the statement source and change impact be identified?
AccountabilityIs an actor assigned to make decisions?

Minimum automated rules

  • unique stable identifier;
  • known type and allowed state;
  • both relationship endpoints exist;
  • relationship type pair is allowed;
  • one owning system per component;
  • endpoints and direction for every integration;
  • a component for every deployment;
  • a resource for significant production deployments in the enterprise profile;
  • owner and review date for critical objects at governed maturity.

Exceptions

A rule violation may be accepted temporarily when the reason, risk owner, compensating control, and expiration date are recorded. A permanent exception means the rule is incorrect or is not actually enforced.