Which data quality dimension concerns correct classification of case status?

• A. Validity
• B. Completeness
• C. Timeliness
• D. Accuracy

Answer: (A)

Correct classification of case status is governed by validity—the value must conform to the defined domain for that field. The case status field is constrained to a set of accepted categories (for example: open, closed, pending). Validity ensures every entry uses one of those allowed values and the proper format. If a status is entered that isn’t in the predefined list, it violates the data rules and is invalid, even if it might describe the real situation. Completeness would be about whether the field is filled in at all; timeliness about how up-to-date the status is; accuracy about whether the value truly reflects the real status. So the dimension that directly concerns correctly classifying the status within the allowed options is validity.