80 Questions
Which data sources are supported by Flow.BI?
Any JDBC driver
What does Flow.BI do with real-time messages in the queue?
It breaks them into business keys, relationships, and descriptive data
What is the main function of Flow.BI?
To generate a logical model
Flow.BI supports any JDBC driver as a data source.
True
Flow.BI supports semi-structured data formats such as JSON and XML.
True
Flow.BI generates both the logical model and the physical model of the data.
False
Match the following data sources with their support in Flow.BI:
JDBC driver = Fundamentally every Salesforce CRM = Must support Mailchimp = Must support Semi-structured data (JSON, XML) = Supported, as well
Match the following data types with their support in Flow.BI:
Real-time data (Kafka) = Supported Logical model = Generated by Flow.BI Business keys, relationships, descriptive data = Generated from real-time messages in the queue Physical model = Not generated by Flow.BI
Match the following tasks with their responsibility in Flow.BI:
Breaks the real-time messages in the queue = Flow.BI Generates the logical model = Flow.BI Generates the physical model = Not Flow.BI Supports any JDBC driver = Flow.BI
Match the following data formats with their descriptions:
JSON = A text-based data format that is easy to read and write, supported by all major programming languages XML = A markup language that is more complex than JSON, but more powerful and flexible, supported by all major programming languages and databases
Match the following acronyms with their corresponding meanings:
JSON = JavaScript Object Notation XML = Extensible Markup Language
Match the following features with the data format they are associated with:
Based on JavaScript objects = JSON More powerful and flexible = XML
Match the following data formats with their level of complexity:
JSON = Less complex than XML XML = More complex than JSON
Which data format is based on JavaScript objects?
JSON
Which data format is more complex but powerful and flexible?
XML
Which data format is supported by all major programming languages and databases?
XML
Which data format is easy to read and write and supported by all major programming languages?
JSON
True or false: JSON is more complex than XML.
False
True or false: XML is supported by all major programming languages and databases.
True
True or false: JSON is a markup language.
False
True or false: XML is easier to read and write than JSON.
False
True or false: JSON and XML are both data formats used to represent structured data.
True
True or false: JSON is easier to read and write than XML.
True
True or false: XML is more powerful and flexible than JSON.
True
True or false: XML is supported by all major programming languages and databases.
True
Which feature of Flow.BI is specifically designed for enterprise organizations?
Historizing data over time
Which of the following best describes meta data?
Abstraction of data records
What is the first step after setting up the instance in Flow.BI?
Configuring data sources
What happens if a data source does not have meta data available?
Flow.BI works only with the data itself
What is the purpose of the 'Data Sources' screen in Flow.BI?
Defining connections to source systems
What is the purpose of data profiling in Flow.BI?
To analyze past data and changes
How often are data sources typically extracted in Flow.BI?
Once a day
What is a deployment target in Flow.BI?
A connection to a remote system used as a source and target
What does it mean to schedule a new data source with priority in Flow.BI?
Data extraction is performed as soon as possible
What should be avoided when setting up multiple connections to the same data source in Flow.BI?
Having multiple connections to the same data source
What happens to the data of a removed data source in Flow.BI?
Data is permanently deleted
What is the purpose of the 'Add New Source' button in Flow.BI?
To add a new data source
What is the minimum requirement for meta data in Flow.BI?
Knowledge of existing relations
What does Flow.BI schedule for extraction once a data source has been added to the instance?
Both meta data and data
What is the difference between a regular job and a new data source with priority in Flow.BI?
Data extraction is performed via the scheduler
What type of data formats does Flow.BI support?
Semi-structured data formats
What is the main function of Flow.BI?
Data profiling and analysis
What does Flow.BI generate for the data?
Both the logical model and the physical model
What is the main function of Flow.BI?
To build an enterprise-grade data analytics platform
What is the purpose of the Data Processing Agreement (DPA) between Flow.BI and your organization?
To guarantee data security and privacy
Flow.BI enables users to build an enterprise-grade data analytics platform with ease.
True
The solution produced with Flow.BI provides features often required by enterprise organizations, including historizing data over time and enforcing access control lists.
True
The first step after setting up the instance in Flow.BI is to configure the data sources.
True
A deployment target in Flow.BI is a connection to a remote system that can be used as a source of data and a target for the final solution.
True
Multiple connections to the same data source should be avoided in Flow.BI.
True
Adding a new data source in Flow.BI can be done by selecting the 'Add New Source' button.
True
Once a data source has been added to the instance in Flow.BI, the source is scheduled for the extraction of both meta data and data.
True
Flow.BI supports any JDBC driver as a data source.
False
XML is supported by all major programming languages and databases.
False
JSON and XML are both data formats used to represent structured data.
True
True or false: Meta data describes the structure of the data, while the data itself refers to customer and product records.
True
True or false: CSV files are provided with meta data.
False
True or false: Minimal meta data is always required, but access to data is not necessary.
False
True or false: Data retention in Flow.BI allows for data profiling of past data and changes in between.
True
True or false: Scheduling a new data source with priority guarantees immediate extraction.
False
True or false: Flow.BI permanently deletes data for a source when it is removed.
True
True or false: Data sources are typically extracted once a day on a regular basis in Flow.BI.
True
True or false: Flow.BI generates both the logical model and the physical model of the data.
True
True or false: JSON is more complex than XML.
False
True or false: Flow.BI supports semi-structured data formats such as JSON and XML.
True
Match the following Flow.BI terms with their descriptions:
Data Source = A connection to a typical source system or a generic relational database application Deployment Target = A connection to a remote system that can be used as a source of data and a target for the final solution Meta Data = Describes the structure of the data Data Extraction = The process of retrieving both meta data and data from a data source
Match the following data formats with their descriptions:
JSON = Easy to read and write, supported by all major programming languages and databases XML = More complex but powerful and flexible, supported by all major programming languages and databases
Match the following Flow.BI actions with their descriptions:
Adding new Data Sources = The first step after setting up the instance, involves defining connections to source systems or databases Scheduling a new data source with priority = A way to ensure immediate extraction when a source cannot provide all data in one connection
Match the following terms with their meanings in the context of Flow.BI:
Right to be forgotten = A feature provided by Flow.BI to implement data security and privacy guidelines Historizing data over time = A feature provided by Flow.BI to meet the requirements of enterprise organizations
Match the following Flow.BI features with their descriptions:
Data Security and Privacy Guidelines = Enforced by Flow.BI to control access to data Data Profiling = Allowed by data retention in Flow.BI to analyze past data and changes Real-time messages in the queue = Handled by Flow.BI
Match the following terms with their descriptions in the context of Flow.BI:
Meta data = Abstraction of actual data that describes the structure of the data Data records = Actual customer and product records, such as 'John Smith' and 'Milk 1.5%' Data source extraction = Process of retrieving data from a source for analysis in Flow.BI Data retention = Storage of a few subsequent data loads to allow data profiling for past data and changes in between
Match the following actions with their definitions in the context of Flow.BI:
Add New Source = Action to connect a new data source to the Flow.BI instance Data profiling = Process of analyzing data to understand its structure and content Scheduling = Process of setting up a regular extraction frequency for a data source Deployment target = Connection to a remote system that can be used as a source of data and a target for the final solution
Match the following terms with their explanations in the context of Flow.BI:
Immediate extraction = Process of extracting a new data source with priority, performed as soon as possible via the scheduler Regular job = Data source extraction scheduled at a specific time, with the start time not guaranteed Minimal meta data = Only the knowledge of which relations (tables, files, documents) exist Data access = Always required for Flow.BI to work, even with minimal meta data
Match the following concepts with their definitions in the context of Flow.BI:
Data source removal = Process that leads to permanent deletion of the data for this source in Flow.BI Optimized data format = Format in which the data will be temporarily stored for data profiling Job execution = Process of performing a data source extraction as soon as possible, but via the scheduler Data processing agreement = Document that contains details about the handling of data between Flow.BI and the organization
Match the following terms with their meanings in the context of Flow.BI:
Source with meta data = Data source that provides information about its structure Source without meta data = Data source, such as CSV files, that is provided without meta data Data source extraction start time = Time at which a regular job starts in Flow.BI, not guaranteed Data source extraction priority = Status given to a new data source to speed up the initial process in Flow.BI
Match the following actions with their outcomes in the context of Flow.BI:
Data source extraction = Data is extracted from a source and temporarily stored in a format optimized for data profiling Data source removal = Data for the removed source is permanently deleted in Flow.BI Scheduling a new data source with priority = Data source is extracted immediately and with priority over other scheduled jobs Data retention = A few subsequent data loads are stored to allow data profiling for past data and changes in between
Match the following concepts with their descriptions in the context of Flow.BI:
Abstraction of data = Meta data that describes the structure of the actual data Data records = Actual customer and product records that are defined as data Data access = Always required by Flow.BI, even with minimal meta data Minimal meta data = Sufficient knowledge of which relations exist in the data
Match the following terms with their definitions in the context of Flow.BI:
Immediate extraction = Process of extracting a new data source with priority, performed as soon as possible via the scheduler Regular job = Data source extraction scheduled at a specific time, with the start time not guaranteed Minimal meta data = Only the knowledge of which relations (tables, files, documents) exist Data access = Always required for Flow.BI to work, even with minimal meta data
Match the following actions with their outcomes in the context of Flow.BI:
Data source extraction = Data is extracted from a source and temporarily stored in a format optimized for data profiling Data source removal = Data for the removed source is permanently deleted in Flow.BI Scheduling a new data source with priority = Data source is extracted immediately and with priority over other scheduled jobs Data retention = A few subsequent data loads are stored to allow data profiling for past data and changes in between
Match the following concepts with their descriptions in the context of Flow.BI:
Abstraction of data = Meta data that describes the structure of the actual data Data records = Actual customer and product records that are defined as data Data access = Always required by Flow.BI, even with minimal meta data Minimal meta data = Sufficient knowledge of which relations exist in the data
Test your knowledge on supported data sources in Flow.BI. This quiz covers the fundamentals of JDBC drivers, including support for any JDBC driver, Salesforce CRM, Mailchimp, semi-structured data (JSON, XML), and real-time data (Kafka). Learn about Flow.BI's ability to generate logical models and break down real-time messages into business keys, relationships, and descriptive data.
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