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Introduction to Hadoop: Chapter Two Quiz

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What is the primary purpose of the Apache Hadoop software library?

To provide a distributed computing framework for processing large data sets

To offer a cost-effective storage solution for big data using commodity hardware

To enable parallel processing of data using the MapReduce programming model

All of the above (correct)

What is the key difference between Hadoop and a traditional Relational Database Management System (RDBMS)?

Hadoop is designed to handle structured data, while RDBMS is designed for unstructured data

Hadoop is designed for distributed computing on commodity hardware, while RDBMS is designed for centralized computing on enterprise-grade servers (correct)

Hadoop is an open-source solution, while RDBMS is typically a proprietary system

Hadoop is designed for batch processing, while RDBMS is designed for real-time transactions

What is the primary storage component of the Hadoop platform?

MapReduce

Hadoop Ecosystem

HDFS (correct)

Commodity hardware

Which programming language is the Apache Hadoop software library primarily based on?

Java Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the MapReduce programming model in the Hadoop ecosystem?

To facilitate the parallel processing of large data sets across a cluster of computers Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key characteristic of the Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS)?

HDFS is designed to work with commodity hardware, which makes it cost-effective Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of YARN in Hadoop?

Allocating resources for processing data Signup and view all the answers

Which type of data is well-suited for storage in an RDBMS?

Data with a fixed schema and well-defined structure Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the major challenges in distributed computing for big data analytics according to the text?

Poor data quality Signup and view all the answers

In distributed computing, what does fault tolerance refer to?

Maintaining system functionality in case of hardware failure or network issues Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is a prerequisite for the success of a distributed computing system according to the text?

Interoperability with third-party technologies Signup and view all the answers

What is one potential benefit of employing distributed computing for big data analytics as mentioned in the text?

Improved data processing speed Signup and view all the answers