Name the three edit components.

• A. Metafile, Edit Set, Individual Edits
• B. Data Dictionary, Record Layouts, Edit Sets
• C. Metafile, Data Field, Validation Rules
• D. Edit Sets, User Lookup Tables, Record Layouts

Answer: (A)

When you organize data edits, three parts form the essential framework. The Metafile is the blueprint that describes the data elements, their types, allowable values, and the relationships that the edits will enforce. It sets the stage by defining what exists and how it should be interpreted by the editing process. The Edit Set groups related edits into a cohesive unit, so you can apply a consistent collection of checks to a dataset or workflow and reuse that grouping as needed. The Individual Edits are the actual validation rules applied to the data—specific checks like requiring a field to be present, ensuring a value falls within a valid range, or validating cross-field consistency.

These three work together to implement data quality checks in a structured way: the Metafile provides the what and how, the Edit Set provides the how to bundle edits for use, and the Individual Edits provide the concrete rules that enforce correctness. Other options mix in elements like data dictionaries, record layouts, or standalone validation rules, which describe structure or separate aspects rather than the three-part edit framework described here.