Technical Terms - Internet (A-Z) - NoSQL

What is a NoSQL database?

• A graph database

• A document database

• A relational database

• A non-relational database

How does a NoSQL database store data?

• In rows and columns

• Using key-values

• In a document structure

• In a graph structure

What is the key difference between NoSQL and relational databases?

• Relational databases are more scalable

• NoSQL stores each item individually with a unique key

• Relational databases store data using key-values

• NoSQL requires a structured schema

Why is NoSQL considered more flexible than relational databases?

• It can store user generated content

• It has a rigid structure

• It requires a structured schema

• It is slower as it grows

What type of data is ideal for storing in a NoSQL database?

• Metadata

• Structured data

• User generated content

• Numerical data

How does the scalability of NoSQL databases compare to relational databases?

• Relational databases can store big data efficiently

• Relational databases are highly scalable

• NoSQL databases become slower as they grow

• NoSQL databases are highly scalable

Why are NoSQL databases popular for storing user data?

• They are slow and inefficient

• They are not suitable for cloud computing

• They have a structured schema

• They are flexible and scalable

What is another term sometimes used for NoSQL?

• Not only SQL

• Non-structured Query Language

• Structured Query Language

• Only SQL

What type of applications are NoSQL databases commonly used in?

• Desktop applications

• Web applications

• Mobile applications

• Cloud computing applications

How does adding new records affect the performance of a NoSQL database?

• Performance decreases significantly

• Performance remains the same

• Performance increases

• Performance decreases minimally