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DA0-001 · Question #59

Which of the following would be used to store unstructured data from different sources?

The correct answer is A. A data lake. A data lake is designed to store large volumes of raw, unstructured, semi-structured, and structured data from various sources in its native format.

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Question

Which of the following would be used to store unstructured data from different sources?

Options

  • AA data lake
  • BA database management system
  • CA database
  • DA data warehouse

How the community answered

(27 responses)
  • A
    85% (23)
  • B
    4% (1)
  • C
    4% (1)
  • D
    7% (2)

Why each option

A data lake is designed to store large volumes of raw, unstructured, semi-structured, and structured data from various sources in its native format.

AA data lakeCorrect

A data lake is specifically built to store massive amounts of raw data in its native format, including unstructured data like documents, images, and videos, without requiring a predefined schema at the time of ingestion. This allows for flexible storage and later analysis of diverse data types.

BA database management system

A database management system (DBMS) typically manages structured data and often requires a predefined schema, which is not ideal for raw, unstructured data.

CA database

A database, in its conventional sense, primarily stores structured data in tables with defined schemas, making it unsuitable for unstructured data without prior processing.

DA data warehouse

A data warehouse is optimized for storing structured, historical data for analytical purposes, usually after significant transformation and with a predefined schema, making it less suitable for raw unstructured data.

Concept tested: Data storage for unstructured data

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/architecture/data-guide/technology-choices/data-lakes

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