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DP-900 · Question #266

What is a difference between structured data and semi-structured data?

The correct answer is A. Structured data has a fixed schema and semi-structured data has a flexible schema. Whereas structured data requires a fixed schema defined in advance, semi-structured data does not require a prior schema definition. For this reason, it can constantly evolve - new attributes can be added at any time.

Submitted by rania.sa· Mar 30, 2026Describe core data concepts

Question

What is a difference between structured data and semi-structured data?

Options

  • AStructured data has a fixed schema and semi-structured data has a flexible schema.
  • BOnly Structured data supports entities.
  • CStructured data has a flexible schema and semi-structured data has a fixed schema.
  • DOnly Structured data supports attributes.

How the community answered

(30 responses)
  • A
    93% (28)
  • B
    3% (1)
  • D
    3% (1)

Explanation

Whereas structured data requires a fixed schema defined in advance, semi-structured data does not require a prior schema definition. For this reason, it can constantly evolve - new attributes can be added at any time.

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#structured data#semi-structured data#schema#data types

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