2.4 Test your knowledge on connecting the data dots

What are some characteristics of small data? Select all that apply.

A. Likely to focus on specific metrics

B. Useful when making day-to-day decisions

C. Otten organized and analyzed using spreadsheets

D. Has a significant impact on large frameworks

A. Likely to focus on specific metrics

B. Useful when making day-to-day decisions

C. Otten organized and analyzed using spreadsheets

Fill in the blank: Big data typically involves large datasets containing data from long ___,which has to be organized before analysis.

A. business presentations

B. time periods

C. research projects

D. sales campaigns

B. Time periods

A data professional works with data that is stored in a database. They use SQL to sort and analyze it in order to ensure the insights are as accurate as possible. What type of data are they most likely using?

A. Internal

B. Big

C. Small

D. External

B. Big

When considering the benefits and challenges of big data, which of the "four V words" describe the amount of data being analyzed?

A. Variety

B. Veracity

C. Volume

D. Velocity

C. Volume