Big Data Threats and Opportunities Quiz

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What is the default shell installed on GNU/Linux distributions and many other Unix-style systems?

Ksh

Zsh

Fish

Bash (correct)

Which user in a Linux system is considered the super-user with unlimited powers?

Guest

User

Root (correct)

Owner

What type of user in a Linux system has limitations based on permissions?

Superuser

Root

User (correct)

Admin

What does the 'w' permission allow a user to do in terms of file manipulation?

Modify the contents of the file Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a virtual machine in computing?

Run applications and operating systems virtually Signup and view all the answers

Who has full permission to any folder or file in a Linux system?

'Root' user Signup and view all the answers

What are some security threats that Big Data faces in the data storage phase?

Malware attacks on datasets and storage devices Signup and view all the answers

Which opportunity is recommended in the text to address data storage threats?

Backup systems Signup and view all the answers

What type of threats does Big Data face during data analysis?

Re-identification and incorrect results threat Signup and view all the answers

Which opportunity is suggested in the text to counter data analysis threats?

Encryption Signup and view all the answers

What is a common threat that Big Data faces during harvesting, storing, and retrieving data?

Unauthorized data access Signup and view all the answers

Which security measure is NOT mentioned as an opportunity to address data storage threats?

Data encryption Signup and view all the answers

Which phase of the data lifecycle involves Harvesting, Storing, and Retrieving Data?

Data Collection Signup and view all the answers

When considering data storage threats, what is a common risk associated with cloud platforms?

Unauthorized Data Access Signup and view all the answers

What is a key advantage of open-source software applications?

Increased Transparency and Accountability Signup and view all the answers

Which threat category would malware attacks typically fall under in the context of data security?

Data Storage Threats Signup and view all the answers

Would hosting a project with the Apache Software Foundation align with the scholarly expectations mentioned?

Yes, because it enhances originality and uniqueness. Signup and view all the answers

Do open-source software applications generally have higher or lower security risks compared to proprietary operating systems?

Lower security risks Signup and view all the answers