How Big Data Works

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What is the first step in making big data work?

Integration (correct)

Visualization

Management

Analysis

Where are companies increasingly turning to for big data storage?

Cloud solutions (correct)

Hybrid approach

On-premises solution

Data warehouses

What is the main goal of analyzing big data?

To increase data collection

To gain insights and take action (correct)

To reduce data storage

To improve data visualization

What do retailers like Amazon and Walmart use big data for?

To track customer spending habits and behavior Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using big data in e-commerce sites?

To provide personalized product recommendations Signup and view all the answers

What type of data visualization tools are used to communicate insights?

Graphs and dashboards Signup and view all the answers

What do online educational course providers use big data for?

To track candidates interested in their courses Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of hyper-personalized retail product recommendations?

To tailor product recommendations to individual customers Signup and view all the answers

What is the main challenge in utilizing massive data?

Lack of professionals with data science knowledge Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of AI-powered natural language processing in the medical field?

To gain new insights for improved treatment development Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary application of image data from cameras and sensors in road maintenance?

To detect potholes and improve road maintenance Signup and view all the answers

What is data science primarily concerned with?

Both structured and unstructured data Signup and view all the answers

What is data science a combination of?

Statistics, mathematics, programming, and problem-solving Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of data science?

To extract insights and information from data Signup and view all the answers

Why is data science required in various industries?

To thrust the movement forward Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of data science?

It involves the ability to look at things differently Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of advancing technology on operational techniques?

It has made them obsolete Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of problems and challenges in the modern era?

They are becoming more complex Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of Tableau that sets it apart from other BI tools?

It can connect to several data sources that other BI tools do not support Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of Tableau?

To elevate data into insights that can be used to drive future action Signup and view all the answers

What is R considered to be?

A different implementation of S Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of R?

A wide variety of statistical and graphical techniques Signup and view all the answers

What is Tableau Server used for?

To support a centralized location to manage all published data sources within an organization Signup and view all the answers

Who developed the S language and environment?

John Chambers and colleagues at Bell Laboratories Signup and view all the answers

What is a key advantage of using Cloud Computing for Big Data analytics?

Faster processing times Signup and view all the answers

What is a common skill set required for Big Data engineers?

SQL skills and programming languages like Python, Java, and R Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of Cloud Computing infrastructure?

Real-time processing of Big Data Signup and view all the answers

What is a role that involves developing predictive models and machine learning algorithms?

Machine Learning Engineer Signup and view all the answers

What is a key benefit of using Cloud Computing for Big Data analytics in terms of processing power?

Scalable processing power Signup and view all the answers