What is the role of surveys in AI inventory gathering?

• A. Efficient for collecting baseline data and encouraging truthful responses.
• B. The only method needed for inventory.
• C. They replace the need for data lineage.
• D. They should be avoided due to bias.

Answer: (A)

Surveys provide a quick way to gather baseline information about AI assets across the organization. When questions are clear and responses can be anonymous, people are more likely to report accurately on what AI systems exist, who uses them, what data sources they rely on, and what governance controls are in place. This makes surveys a strong starting point for building the AI inventory because they capture perspectives from developers, users, and owners that automated discovery alone might miss. They should be used alongside other methods, like automated asset discovery and documentation reviews, since surveys can miss assets or data lineage and bias can influence responses if not mitigated.