IBM Match 360 is a master data management (MDM) service within IBM Cloud Pak for Data. Its primary function is to consolidate data from disparate sources to create a single, trusted 360-degree view of master data entities (e.g., customers, products). A key outcome of this process is the ability for data stewards and analysts to use the Master Data Explorer interface. This interface provides tools to search, view, and analyze the consolidated master data, including statistics about the data entities and graphical representations of their relationships, which allows users to explore and understand the master data.

A. This describes a conversational AI or natural language interface, which is the core function of IBM Watson Assistant, not IBM Match 360.

B. This describes data virtualization, where data is accessed from multiple sources without being moved. This capability is provided by the Watson Query service in Cloud Pak for Data.

C. This describes a business intelligence (BI) and analytics platform for creating AI-driven dashboards. This is the primary function of IBM Cognos Analytics.

1. IBM Cloud Pak for Data 4.8 Documentation

"IBM Match 360". This document outlines the core capabilities of Match 360. The section on "Exploring master data" states: "The master data explorer enables data engineers and data stewards to search

view

and analyze your master data... View a graph of the relationships between records." This directly supports the correct answer (D) by describing the analysis and exploration features.

2. IBM Cloud Pak for Data 4.8 Documentation

"Watson Query". The overview states: "With the Watson Query service on Cloud Pak for Data

you can have a single point of access to all your data sources... without having to move or replicate data." This confirms that option (B) describes Watson Query

not Match 360.

3. IBM Cloud Pak for Data 4.8 Documentation

"Watson Assistant". The service description states: "Build conversational interfaces into any application

device

or channel." This confirms that option (A) describes Watson Assistant.

4. IBM Cloud Pak for Data 4.8 Documentation

"Cognos Analytics". The overview describes the service as a "business intelligence solution that empowers users with AI-infused self-service capabilities" to "create compelling dashboards and reports." This confirms that option (C) describes Cognos Analytics.