According to the Textbook Case, File Processing in Hadoop Is

question 96

Multiple Choice

According to the textbook case, file processing in Hadoop is not halted by hardware failures because _______________.

• A) Hadoop is a software product
• B) Open-source products are not affected by hardware failures
• C) Hadoop is an Internet product and does not need hardware
• D) Hadoop keeps three (3) copies of all data

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Definitions:

Fixed Cost

Costs that do not vary with the level of production or sales over a certain range, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.

Direct Materials

Direct materials are raw materials that are directly traceable to the manufacturing of a product and are a significant component of its cost.

Fixed Costs

Costs that remain constant in total regardless of changes in the level of activity or volume of production.

Property Taxes

Taxes assessed on real estate by the government, based on the property's value, and used to fund public services.