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Which characteristic of data refers to how closely data represents the true value or state of what it aims to depict?
Which characteristic of data refers to how closely data represents the true value or state of what it aims to depict?
Which characteristic emphasizes the extent to which data is applicable to a particular situation or context?
Which characteristic emphasizes the extent to which data is applicable to a particular situation or context?
Which characteristic of data assesses whether the same data can be obtained consistently over time?
Which characteristic of data assesses whether the same data can be obtained consistently over time?
What characteristic describes the degree to which data is available when it is needed?
What characteristic describes the degree to which data is available when it is needed?
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Which characteristic evaluates whether the data is free from errors and adheres to the expected format?
Which characteristic evaluates whether the data is free from errors and adheres to the expected format?
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What is a primary benefit of using software engineering methods in software production?
What is a primary benefit of using software engineering methods in software production?
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How does the cost of software that does not utilize software engineering methods compare?
How does the cost of software that does not utilize software engineering methods compare?
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Which statement best reflects the relationship between software engineering methods and production costs?
Which statement best reflects the relationship between software engineering methods and production costs?
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What could be a consequence of not using software engineering methods in production?
What could be a consequence of not using software engineering methods in production?
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In terms of cost comparison, how do software engineering methods affect production?
In terms of cost comparison, how do software engineering methods affect production?
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What type of information is stored in individual columns of the database?
What type of information is stored in individual columns of the database?
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What does the system generate for each row in the database?
What does the system generate for each row in the database?
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Which of the following is NOT a piece of information typically included in the database?
Which of the following is NOT a piece of information typically included in the database?
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Why is a unique key assigned to each row in the database?
Why is a unique key assigned to each row in the database?
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Which of the following best describes the database's structure?
Which of the following best describes the database's structure?
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What describes batch processing in data engineering?
What describes batch processing in data engineering?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of batch processing?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of batch processing?
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Why is batch processing important in data engineering?
Why is batch processing important in data engineering?
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Which scenario would most likely benefit from batch processing?
Which scenario would most likely benefit from batch processing?
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What advantage does batch processing provide over real-time processing?
What advantage does batch processing provide over real-time processing?
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What primary advantage does the loose infrastructure provide?
What primary advantage does the loose infrastructure provide?
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Which task is NOT associated with the use of the loose infrastructure?
Which task is NOT associated with the use of the loose infrastructure?
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How does the loose infrastructure impact the application of tasks?
How does the loose infrastructure impact the application of tasks?
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Which of the following is an example of a task that can be performed using the repository under a loose infrastructure?
Which of the following is an example of a task that can be performed using the repository under a loose infrastructure?
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What kind of analytics can the loose infrastructure facilitate?
What kind of analytics can the loose infrastructure facilitate?
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What does the acronym ETL stand for in the context of data processing?
What does the acronym ETL stand for in the context of data processing?
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Which of the following tools is commonly used for debugging in data processing systems?
Which of the following tools is commonly used for debugging in data processing systems?
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Which process involves finding and fixing errors in data processing systems?
Which process involves finding and fixing errors in data processing systems?
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What is one of the primary functions of ETL tools?
What is one of the primary functions of ETL tools?
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Which of the following is NOT a task typically performed in the ETL process?
Which of the following is NOT a task typically performed in the ETL process?
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Study Notes
Data Engineering and Analysis - Topic 1
- Data engineering involves designing, building, and maintaining systems for collecting, storing, and processing data.
- Data engineers are crucial for data science to ensure efficient, reliable, and scalable data collection and processing.
- Data engineers build programs to generate and process data meaningfully for analysis.
- Data engineers are responsible for data collection from diverse sources (social media, databases, IoT devices).
- Data storage in data warehouses or data lakes for large volumes of data.
- Processing of data includes cleaning, aggregating, and transforming data for analysis.
- Data integration from diverse sources creates a comprehensive view
- Managing data quality, reliability, and adherence to standards relevant to the data.
- Data provisioning to end users and applications.
Data Engineering and Analysis - Topic 2
- Data is defined as individual facts, measurements, observations, or descriptions of things.
- Quantitative data (numerical): prices, weights
- Qualitative data (descriptive): names, colors.
- Key characteristics of data: accuracy, validity, reliability, timeliness, relevance, completeness.
Topic 2 (continued): Data Lifecycle Management
- Data lifecycle refers to stages: creation, usage, maintenance to disposal.
- Data creation: acquiring, capturing and inputting data.
- Data storage: storing data in a warehouse for analysis and decisions.
- Data usage: utilizing data and analytics results to guide action.
- Data archival: storing data for long-term retention and compliance purposes.
- Data destruction: deleting unused or redundant data to manage costs.
Topic 2 (continued): Data Sources
- Data repositories store, collect, and manage data.
- Relational databases: store data in tables, with relationships between data.
- Data warehouses: store data from various sources.
- Data marts: focus on specific departments.
- Data lakes: flexible, store various data formats and scale easily.
- Operational data stores: central repositories for timely operational reports.
- Data cubes: multi-dimensional data structures.
- Metadata repositories: store information about the data itself.
Topic 2 (continued): Types of digital data
- Structured data: organised, fixed format, stored in relational databases (e.g. employee table).
- Unstructured data: irregular & ambiguous (e.g. pictures, videos, social media).
- Semi-structured data: somewhere between structured and unstructured (e.g., XML, JSON).
Topic 2 (continued): Data Repositories - Languages
- Query languages (e.g., SQL): for accessing and manipulating data in relational databases.
- Programming languages (e.g., Python, R, Java): for developing applications.
- Shell scripting (e.g., Unix, Linux): for automating tasks.
Topic 2 (continued): Tips for using Data Repositories
- Use ETL tools to maintain data quality during transfer.
- Define access rights and restrictions for sensitive data.
- Data repositories should be flexible to adapt to changing needs.
- Initially, implement repositories with limited scope to test efficiency, then incrementally increase complexity.
- Automate functions for higher efficiency.
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Explore the fundamentals of data engineering and analysis in this quiz covering key aspects like data collection, processing, and storage. Understand the pivotal role data engineers play in data science and the integration of diverse data sources. Topics include data quality, management, and the significance of data warehouses and lakes.
