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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Which of the following would be used to store unstructured data from different sources?
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- AA data lake
- BA database management system
- CA database
- DA data warehouse
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- C4% (1)
- D7% (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.
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.
A database management system (DBMS) typically manages structured data and often requires a predefined schema, which is not ideal for raw, unstructured data.
A database, in its conventional sense, primarily stores structured data in tables with defined schemas, making it unsuitable for unstructured data without prior processing.
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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