Types of Data: Structured vs. Unstructured Data

Question 1

What is the defining characteristic of structured data?

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Organized in a consistent format, like a table or spreadsheet

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Stored in various formats without a specific schema

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Accessible only through specialized software

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Difficult to store or analyze

Question 2

Identify an example of unstructured data:

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Blog posts on social media

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Sales data stored in a database

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Financial statements presented in a spreadsheet

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Transaction records from a customer relationship management (CRM) system

Question 3

Which data type is more suitable for quantitative analysis?

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Structured data

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Unstructured data

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Both structured and unstructured data

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Neither structured nor unstructured data

Question 4

Which format is NOT typically used for storing structured data?

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Markdown

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Comma-separated values (CSV)

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JavaScript Object Notation (JSON)

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Extensible Markup Language (XML)

Question 5

Which statement accurately describes the storage method typically employed for unstructured data?

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File systems or data lakes

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Relational database systems

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Non-relational database systems

Question 6

Which data analysis technique is commonly utilized for extracting insights from unstructured data?

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Text mining (unstructured data analysis approach)

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Regression analysis (statistical technique)

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Clustering (unsupervised learning algorithm)

Question 7

Which tool is primarily designed for querying and analyzing structured data?

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SQL (Structured Query Language)

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Python (programming language)

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R (statistical computing language)

Question 8

Which data format is specifically designed to represent hierarchical data structures?

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XML (Extensible Markup Language)

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JSON (JavaScript Object Notation)

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CSV (Comma-Separated Values)

Question 9

True or False: Data visualization is a crucial component in effectively communicating insights derived from data analysis.

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True

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False

Question 10

When working with unstructured data, which of the following is a major challenge?

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Complex data cleaning and integration

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Effortless analysis

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Minimal data cleaning

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Easy data integration

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of unstructured data?

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Social media posts

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Bank account transactions

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Weather data

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Medical records

Question 12

Which of the following tools is best suited for processing large volumes of unstructured data?

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Hadoop

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SQL

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Excel

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Power BI

Question 13

What is the primary advantage of using structured data?

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Easier data analysis

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Improved data quality

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Enhanced security

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Increased storage efficiency

Question 14

Which type of data is best suited for supervised learning algorithms because of its organized format?

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Structured data

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Unstructured data

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Semi-structured data

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Hybrid data (combination of structured and unstructured)

Question 15

Identify the type of data commonly represented by a text document containing a news article.

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Unstructured data

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Structured data

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Semi-structured data

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Raw data

Question 16

Which file format is commonly used to store structured data?

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XML

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PDF

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PNG

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HTML

Question 17

How does metadata aid in the efficient management and utilization of unstructured data?

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It adds context and meaning to unstructured data, allowing for organization and quick retrieval.

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It converts unstructured data into a structured format.

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It improves data analysis by providing additional insights.

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It has no bearing on the management and utilization of unstructured data.

Question 18

Which characteristic does NOT belong to structured data?

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Variable structure

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Predefined formats

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Organized structure

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Easy to analyze

Question 19

Identify an example of unstructured data:

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Social media posts

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Financial records

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Healthcare data

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Inventory data

Question 20

In business applications, which type of data is more commonly utilized?

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Structured data

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Unstructured data

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Both equally common

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Neither is commonly used

Question 21

Which challenge arises when working with unstructured data?

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Data organization and formats

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Ease of analysis

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Variety of data sources

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High data quality

Question 22

What technique is employed to handle unstructured data organization and analysis?

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Data mining

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Database maintenance

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Spreadsheet management

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Data scrubbing

Question 23

For predictive modeling, which data type is more suitable?

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Structured data

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Unstructured data

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Dependent on the model

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Neither is suitable

Question 24

Which data type is easier to share and exchange between different systems?

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Structured data

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Unstructured data

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Both equally easy

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Neither is easy to share

Question 25

Which property is characteristic of unstructured data?

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Typically created by sensors and social media platforms

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Organized in a tabular format

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Can be easily searched and analyzed with traditional methods

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Stored in relational databases

Question 26

Which of the following is a limitation of unstructured data?

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Difficult to store and manage

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Cannot provide valuable insights

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Easy to analyze with traditional methods

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Supports decision-making

Question 27

What is a common application of structured data?

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Customer relationship management

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Predictive analytics

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Natural language processing

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Image recognition

Question 28

Which of the following is a characteristic of semi-structured data?

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Exhibits some structure but not as rigid as structured data

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Has a strict and predefined schema

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Can only be represented in XML or JSON

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Suitable for storing data from relational databases

Question 29

What is the primary challenge in working with unstructured data?

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Data cleansing and preparation

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Data visualization

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Model training

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Data interpretation

Question 30

What is the key difference between structured and unstructured data?

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Data format and structure

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Data source

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Data analysis methods

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Data storage requirements

Question 31

Which attribute best describes structured data?

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Data is organized in a tabular format with well-defined rows and columns.

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Data is loosely connected, making it difficult to search and analyze.

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Data points are not related to each other.

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Data is typically stored in large, unstructured text files.

Question 32

Select the data type commonly found in a spreadsheet.

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Structured data

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Unstructured data

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Semi-structured data

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Spatial data

Question 33

Which type of data does unstructured data typically encompass?

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Social media posts

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Medical records

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Spreadsheet data

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Financial statements

Question 34

Identify the industry that heavily relies on structured data in its operations.

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Finance

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Healthcare

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Retail

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Manufacturing

Question 35

What is the primary objective of structuring data?

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To organize and make data accessible for analysis

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To reduce data storage costs

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To safeguard data from unauthorized access

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To enhance data aesthetics

Question 36

Which of the following best describes the characteristics of semi-structured data?

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Data that blends structured elements (e.g., metadata) with unstructured content (e.g., text).

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Data with a rigid structure, organized in fixed rows and columns.

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Data without any clear structure or organization, like free-form text.

Question 37

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of structured data?

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Unpredictable format

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Easy to analyze

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Organized into predefined fields

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Stored in spreadsheets or databases

Question 38

Which type of data is best suited for tasks such as natural language processing and speech recognition?

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Unstructured data

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Structured data

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Semi-structured data

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Time-series data

Question 39

What is the main advantage of using structured data?

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Easier to store, process, and retrieve

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Contains more information than unstructured data

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Can be used for a wider range of applications

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More flexible and adaptable

Question 40

What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?

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Qualitative data is non-numerical and descriptive, while quantitative data is numerical and measurable.

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Qualitative data is more accurate, while quantitative data is more reliable.

Question 41

Which of the following is a best practice for creating high-quality MCQs?

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Use clear and concise language, and avoid using ambiguous or technical terms.

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Make the correct answer the most obvious choice.

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Include as many distractors as possible to make the question more difficult.

Question 42

Which of the following is NOT a type of cognitive level for MCQs?

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Creative

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Knowledge

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Comprehension

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Application

Question 43

What is the importance of aligning MCQs with exam blueprints and style guides?

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To ensure that the questions are relevant to the content being assessed and are in the appropriate format.

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To make the questions more challenging and engaging for students.

Question 44

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of structured data?

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Data is typically stored in a hierarchical format.

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Data is easily accessible and searchable.

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Data is organized in rows and columns.

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Data is easily analyzed using traditional methods.

Question 45

Which of the following is an example of unstructured data?

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A customer service email containing feedback and suggestions.

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A spreadsheet containing sales figures for the last quarter.

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A survey with multiple choice questions and responses.

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A database table storing student enrollment information.

Question 46

Which type of data is best suited for machine learning algorithms that need to recognize complex patterns?

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Unstructured data.

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Both structured and unstructured data.

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Neither structured nor unstructured data.

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Structured data.

Question 47

What is a main advantage of using structured data for analysis?

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Ease of analysis using traditional methods.

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Flexibility in data storage and retrieval.

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High volume of data that can be processed quickly.

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Ability to capture complex relationships and patterns.

Question 48

Which is NOT a common challenge when analyzing unstructured data?

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Limited availability of data sources.

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Requirement for specialized tools and techniques.

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Difficulty in extracting meaningful insights.

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Lack of standardized formats.

Question 49

A database containing customer information, like name, address, and purchase history, is an example of:

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Structured data.

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Semi-structured data.

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Big data.

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Unstructured data.

Question 50

Which type of data is often used in tasks like sentiment analysis, a natural language processing (NLP) task?

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Unstructured data.

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Both structured and unstructured data.

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Structured data.

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Neither structured nor unstructured data.

Question 51

A social media post with text, images, and videos is an example of:

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Unstructured data.

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Semi-structured data.

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Structured data.

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Big data.

Question 52

Which type of data is typically stored in relational databases?

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Structured data.

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Big data.

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Semi-structured data.

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Unstructured data.

Question 53

Which is NOT a common method for analyzing unstructured data?

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Statistical analysis.

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Machine learning.

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Data mining.

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Natural language processing.