DA0-002 · Question #101
Which of the following data repositories stores unstructured and structured data?
The correct answer is D. Data lake. A data lake is a repository designed to store vast amounts of raw data in its native format, accommodating both structured and unstructured data types.
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Which of the following data repositories stores unstructured and structured data?
Options
- AData store
- BData silo
- CData mart
- DData lake
How the community answered
(56 responses)- A4% (2)
- B2% (1)
- C5% (3)
- D89% (50)
Why each option
A data lake is a repository designed to store vast amounts of raw data in its native format, accommodating both structured and unstructured data types.
Data store is a general term and doesn't specifically imply storage of both unstructured and structured data in a raw format like a data lake.
A data silo refers to data isolated within one department or system, not a type of repository for mixed data types.
A data mart is a subset of a data warehouse, typically focused on a specific department or business function, storing only structured, refined data.
A data lake is designed to store data in its raw, native format, which includes structured data like relational databases, semi-structured data like CSVs/JSONs, and unstructured data like documents or images, without requiring a predefined schema. This flexibility makes it ideal for handling diverse data types before analysis.
Concept tested: Data repository types, data lake characteristics
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/architecture/data-guide/technology-choices/data-lakes
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