Big Data Quiz #1

Historically it has been observed that computer processing speeds tend to double every two years. This is known as:

• Boolean's Conjecture
• Moore's Law
• The "Big Data" Effect
• Powers of 2 Principle

Moore's law predicts that computing power will 

• triple every 5 years 
• double every 5 years
• triple every 2 years 
• double every 2 years

Moore's law follows what type of pattern? 

• Linear 
• Quadratic
• Exponential
• Logarithmic 

Which of the following typically create large sets of data?

• Facebook

• Twitter

• Google

• Apple

• All the above

Which of the following is possible when computers and programs are used to manipulate large data sets?

• A. Groups or patterns may emerge that need to be examined

• B. Unimportant items can be removed to make the data easier to examine

• C. Ways to use the data may be discovered

• A and B only

• A, B, and C

Scanning large data sets can help companies and individuals locate which of the following in the large data sets?

• A. Repeating groups or patterns in the data

• B. How the data relates to the business and how the business operates

• C. Groups or patterns that could be important

• A and B only

• A, B, and C

Which of the following are valid risks when working with large data sets?

• A. The data could be accessed by those without permission

• B. It takes time and resources to sort through large data sets

• C. Large data sets produce issues with storage capacity

• A and B only

• A, B, and C

Which of the following can help users understand large sets of data?

• A. Various types of graphs

• B. Various types of charts

• C. Various types of spreadsheets

• A and B only

• A, B, and C

Why are large sets of data typically taken by hackers?

• A. The customer data and shopping trends are valuable

• B. To free up hard drive space for the company

• C. To obtain personal information about the customer

• A and B only

• A and C only

Which of the following is NOT a concern or trade-off about collecting data?

• security

• privacy

• storage

• appearance