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Identity the true statement about a data warehouse

The correct answer is C. A data warehouse typically contains historical data. A data warehouse is a relational database that is designed for query and analysis rather than for transaction processing. It usually contains historical data derived from transaction data, but it can include data from other sources. It separates analysis workload from…

Introduction to Data Warehousing Concepts

Question

Identity the true statement about a data warehouse

Options

  • AThe data warehouse is typically refreshed as often as a transactional system,
  • BData warehouse queries are simpler than OLTP queries.
  • CA data warehouse typically contains historical data.
  • DQueries against a data warehouse never need summarized information.

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(42 responses)
  • A
    2% (1)
  • B
    5% (2)
  • C
    81% (34)
  • D
    12% (5)

Explanation

A data warehouse is a relational database that is designed for query and analysis rather than for transaction processing. It usually contains historical data derived from transaction data, but it can include data from other sources. It separates analysis workload from transaction workload and enables an organization to consolidate data from several sources.

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#data warehouse characteristics#historical data#OLTP vs DW

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