Question

chapter 11 quiz
q4 / 5
what does the term \metadata\ refer to in the context of pdm?
a. the 3d geometry of a cad model
b. the datasets associated with a product
c. the descriptive attributes of a data item
d. the physical dimensions of a component
e. the source code used to create product documentation

Explanation:

Metadata refers to data that provides information about other data. In the context of Product - Data Management (PDM), it is the descriptive attributes of a data item. For example, for a product - related data file, metadata could include details like its creation date, author, file type, etc.

Answer:

C. The descriptive attributes of a data item