Which data type is suitable for storing decimal numbers in CLM attribute fields?

• A. Decimal
• B. Date
• C. Table
• D. String

Answer: (A)

Storing numeric values with fractions requires a type that treats the data as numbers, not text. The Decimal type in CLM attribute fields is designed for numbers with a fractional part and supports the appropriate precision and scale, enabling numeric input, calculations, sorting, and filtering. Using Decimal ensures you can perform arithmetic and comparisons correctly, which you can’t do reliably with text-based storage.

Date is for calendar dates, so it won’t hold decimal parts. String would store digits as text, preventing numeric operations and proper numerical sorting. Table is meant for selecting from predefined values, not for arbitrary decimal numbers.

So, the suitable data type for decimal numbers in CLM attribute fields is Decimal.