Quiz on Apache Spark and Big Data Analytics

What is the main feature of Apache Spark?

• Data visualization tools

• File storage management

• Batch processing only

• In-memory cluster computing

Which programming languages does Spark support?

• Java, Scala, and Python

• C++ and Ruby

• JavaScript and PHP

• Swift and Go

What is the purpose of Spark SQL?

• To provide support for structured and semi-structured data

• To manage user authentication

• To optimize network performance

• To create visual dashboards

What does MLlib stand for?

• Machine Learning Library

• Multi-Layer Library

• Machine Learning Interface

• Multi-Language Integration

Which component of Spark is responsible for streaming analytics?

• GraphX

• Spark SQL

• Spark Streaming

• Spark Core

What is the primary advantage of using Spark over Hadoop MapReduce?

• Higher storage capacity

• Less flexibility

• More complex programming model

• Speed in processing

In which year was Apache Spark open-sourced?

• 2014

• 2010

• 2012

• 2009

What does RDD stand for in the context of Spark?

• Real-time Data Delivery

• Random Data Definition

• Rapid Data Distribution

• Resilient Distributed Dataset

Which of the following is NOT a feature of Apache Spark?

• Advanced analytics capabilities

• Supports only SQL queries

• Supports multiple languages

• In-memory computing

What is the role of GraphX in Spark?

• User interface design

• Machine learning optimization

• Data storage management

• Distributed graph-processing framework