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In the next few years, 75% of new storage capacity will shift to unstructured data (also known as file data). Which two of the following are examples of unstructured data? (Choose two.)
The correct answer is A. CAD drawings D. Microsoft Office and PDF documents. Unstructured data refers to file-based content without a predefined schema, such as documents and design files, as opposed to structured records organized in databases.
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In the next few years, 75% of new storage capacity will shift to unstructured data (also known as file data). Which two of the following are examples of unstructured data? (Choose two.)
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- ACAD drawings
- BLocation data in a GIS (geographic information system)
- CCustomer records and product records in a CRM (customer relationship management) database
- DMicrosoft Office and PDF documents
How the community answered
(21 responses)- A95% (20)
- B5% (1)
Why each option
Unstructured data refers to file-based content without a predefined schema, such as documents and design files, as opposed to structured records organized in databases.
CAD drawings are binary or proprietary-format files stored in a filesystem with no rigid relational schema, making them a classic example of unstructured file data.
GIS location data is typically stored in structured or semi-structured formats with defined coordinate schemas and relational attribute tables, not as unstructured files.
CRM customer and product records are highly structured data organized in relational tables with defined fields, keys, and schemas - the opposite of unstructured data.
Microsoft Office documents and PDFs are discrete file-based assets with no fixed tabular structure, placing them squarely in the unstructured data category.
Concept tested: Distinguishing unstructured file data from structured data
Source: https://www.netapp.com/data-storage/unstructured-data/what-is-unstructured-data/
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