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| Which subject | Computer science |
| What age group | Year or Grade 9 |
| What topic | Big Data |
| Question types | Close-ended |
| Number of questions | 15 |
| Number of answers | 4 |
| Correct answers | Exactly 1 |
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Test your knowledge about Big Data with the following questions! Choose the best answer for each question.
What is Big Data?
A. A dataset that is too small to analyze.
B. Data sets that are too large and complex to be dealt with traditional data-processing software.
C. Data that is collected from a small number of sources.
D. Information stored only in spreadsheets.
Which of the following is a characteristic of Big Data often referred to as the "3 Vs"?
A. Velocity
B. Vanity
C. Variety
D. Value
What is the term used for the rapid generation of data from various sources?
A. Variety
B. Volume
C. Velocity
D. Veracity
Which of the following technologies is commonly associated with Big Data analytics?
A. SQL Databases
B. NoSQL Databases
C. Microsoft Word
D. HTML
Which of the following is NOT an application of Big Data?
A. Predictive analytics in healthcare
B. Real-time fraud detection in finance
C. Creating simple text documents
D. Personalized marketing strategies
What role do data scientists play in Big Data?
A. They manage servers.
B. They analyze and interpret complex data.
C. They design computer hardware.
D. They create video games.
Which of the following is a tool commonly used for Big Data processing?
A. Microsoft Excel
B. Hadoop
C. Adobe Photoshop
D. Notepad
What is the main purpose of using Big Data technologies?
A. To reduce the amount of data stored
B. To gather data from a single source
C. To extract insights and make data-driven decisions
D. To increase data storage costs
Which of the following best describes "data mining"?
A. A method of removing data from databases
B. The process of discovering patterns and knowledge from large data sets
C. A way to physically extract data from computers
D. The practice of inputting data into databases
Which cloud platform is often used for Big Data services?
A. Microsoft Paint
B. Amazon Web Services (AWS)
C. Skype
D. Mozilla Firefox
What is the significance of 'real-time analysis' in Big Data?
A. It provides insights based on historical data only.
B. It allows businesses to respond to data as it is generated.
C. It requires manual data entry.
D. It is not applicable to Big Data.
What does 'structured data' refer to in the context of Big Data?
A. Data that is organized and easily searchable
B. Random and unorganized data
C. Images and videos
D. Data with high security
Which of the following is an example of unstructured data?
A. A SQL database
B. A CSV file
C. Social media posts
D. An Excel spreadsheet
What is the main challenge faced when handling Big Data?
A. The cost of hardware
B. The amount of data being generated
C. Finding enough storage
D. Ensuring data is stored in a specific location
How can Big Data contribute to improving customer service?
A. By limiting customer interactions
B. By providing irrelevant information
C. By analyzing customer feedback to enhance products and services
D. By collecting unnecessary data
Good luck with the quiz!