Quiz Assignment 31/03-2024

Lindsey Jennette

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1. What concept is related to open-source code, distributed computing, and cloud computing in the context of
big data?

A. PaaS
B. IaaS
C. HaaS
D. SaaS

2. Which chapter provides an overview of common business applications of big data, analytics, and data
science?

A. Chapter 2
B. Chapter 3
C. Chapter 4
D. Chapter 5

3. How does big data help guide an organization's strategy?

A. By not involving a project team

B. By providing insights into customers and competitors
C. By ignoring external factors
D. By avoiding analytics projects

4. Which type of computing service is closely related to big data analytics and data science?

A. Fog Computing
B. Quantum Computing
C. Edge Computing
D. High-Performance Computing

5. In the big data ecosystem, what is the significance of neural networks and deep learning?

A. Used for storing data

B. Applied in machine learning
C. Utilized in cloud computing
D. Associated with distributed computing

6. What was the major breakthrough enabled by big data that led to the discovery of the Higgs Boson?

A. Big data provided advanced visualization techniques for particle collisions

B. Big data facilitated the development of new theoretical models in particle physics
C. Big data allowed scientists to collect and analyze massive amounts of data
D. Big data enabled the construction of larger particle accelerators

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7. Which of the following applications of big data is related to the field of artificial intelligence?

A. Advancing cancer research by decades

B. Operating large telescopes in astronomy
C. Winning at the game show Jeopardy and mastering complex games like Go
D. Improving the relevance of search engine results

8. What is the new paradigm shift in data management enabled by big data?

A. Retaining all data and promoting its use

B. Rationing storage and discarding potentially valuable data
C. Outsourcing data storage to cloud-based solutions
D. Prioritizing data security over data accessibility

9. Which of the following applications is NOT mentioned in the text as benefiting from big data tools?

A. Allowing e-commerce sites to provide relevant product recommendations

B. Improving speech recognition capabilities beyond human transcriptionists
C. Facilitating personalized advertising on social media platforms
D. Enabling search engines to return relevant results from millions of sources

10. What is the relationship between big data and small data?

A. Big data has made small data obsolete and irrelevant

B. Big data and small data are mutually exclusive and cannot be used together
C. Big data is a subset of small data and is used for specialized applications
D. Some problems can only be solved using big data tools, while others can be solved better using
big data tools

11. What is the main purpose of the big data ecosystem described in the book?

A. To facilitate the implementation of machine learning algorithms for improved business

performance
B. To allow organizations to draw immense value from big data for applications in business,
science, and healthcare.
C. To provide a comprehensive set of hardware and software tools for managing and analyzing
large datasets.
D. To enable organizations to undergo a successful digital transformation by leveraging big data
and data science techniques.

12. What is a key practice that organizations need to apply when using big data?

A. Adopting a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model for their big data tools and applications.
B. Implementing a cloud-based infrastructure for data storage and processing.
C. Applying appropriate analytic methods to the data, a practice known as data science.
D. Integrating machine learning algorithms into their big data workflows.

13. What key benefit of using big data and data science techniques is mentioned in the book?

A. The ability to undergo a successful digital transformation through the implementation of

machine learning.
B. Both a 50% increase in revenue growth and a 10-20% improvement in KPIs for organizations
using big data.
C. A 50% increase in revenue growth for organizations that use big data.
D. A 10-20% improvement in key performance indicators (KPIs) for organizations applying data
science.

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14. What is the main message the author of the book is conveying about the story of big data?
A. The story of big data is much more than just about data and technology, it is about the real-world
applications and impact in business, science, and society.
B. The story of big data is about the successful implementation of machine learning algorithms in
various industries.
C. The story of big data is primarily about the technological advancements in hardware and
software tools for data management and analysis.
D. The story of big data is focused on the adoption of cloud-based, Infrastructure-as-a-Service
(IaaS) solutions for data processing and storage.

15. What is the main advice the author of the book gives to organizations regarding big data?

A. Organizations should focus on implementing the latest big data technologies, such as Hadoop
and Spark, to stay competitive.
B. Organizations should invest in building in-house machine learning capabilities to drive their big
data initiatives.
C. Organizations should piece together the parts of the big data ecosystem that work best for their
specific applications and use appropriate analytic methods.
D. Organizations should adopt a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model for their big data tools and
applications.

16. What is the primary reason why big data is considered a game-changer?

A. It provides the computational power needed for scientific research in fields like cancer and
astronomy.
B. It enables businesses to deliver highly personalized experiences to their customers.
C. It provides massive amounts of data that can be analyzed to gain deeper insights.
D. It has enabled the recent resurgence in artificial intelligence and deep learning

17. Which of the following components is NOT a key part of the big data ecosystem?

A. Methods for delivering personalized customer experiences

B. Techniques for storing and processing large datasets
C. Algorithms and tools for analyzing and deriving insights from data
D. Hardware and software solutions for collecting data

18. How has big data enabled advancements in artificial intelligence and machine learning?

A. By enabling businesses to deliver highly personalized customer experiences

B. By providing the necessary computational power and data resources
C. By automating the process of collecting and storing large datasets
D. By developing new hardware and software solutions for data processing

19. Which of the following is NOT a real-world application of big data and machine learning mentioned in
the passage?

A. Predicting heart attacks better than physicians

B. Mastering complex games like Go better than humans
C. Automating the delivery of personalized customer experiences
D. Analyzing billions of data points in fields like cancer research and astronomy

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20. Which of the following best describes the impact of big data on traditional business models and
competitive boundaries?

A. It has led to the development of new hardware and software solutions for data processing.
B. It has provided the computational power needed for scientific research in fields like cancer and
astronomy.
C. It has blurred traditional competitive boundaries and requires a paradigm shift in how value is
drawn from data.
D. It has enabled businesses to deliver highly personalized experiences to their customers.

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