Question #10
Reading: Reading 4 Big Data Projects
PDF File: Reading 4 Big Data Projects.pdf
Page: 4
Status: Unattempted
Correct Answer: B
Question
An executive describes her company's "low latency, multiple terabyte" requirements for managing Big Data. To which characteristics of Big Data is the executive referring?
Answer Choices:
A. Volume and variety
B. Volume and velocity
C. Velocity and variety
Explanation
Big Data may be characterized by its volume (the amount of data available), velocity (the
speed at which data are communicated), and variety (degrees of structure in which data
exist). "Terabyte" is a measure of volume. "Latency" refers to velocity.