What Is Big Data

question 99

Multiple Choice

What is big data?

• A) A document containing data organized in a table, matrix, or graphical format allowing users to easily comprehend and understand information.
• B) A collection of large complex data sets, including structured and unstructured, that cannot be analyzed using traditional database methods and tools.
• C) A view of data at a particular moment in time.
• D) A world where interconnected, Internet-enabled devices or "things" can collect and share data without human intervention.

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Definitions:

Before-Tax Profit

The earnings of a company before taxes have been deducted, representing its profitability.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change with varying levels of production or sales, such as rent or salaries.

Recession

A significant decline in economic activity across the economy, lasting more than a few months, typically visible in real GDP, real income, employment, industrial production, and wholesale-retail sales.

After-Tax Profit

The net income after all taxes have been deducted, reflecting the actual profitability of a company.