Concepts and Terminology Review Part 1

The vast amount of data collected from Internet searches, social media posts, customer transactions, military surveillance, medical tests, weather sensors, and other data sources are collectively referred to as _________________.

• Omni Data

• Business Data

• Big Data

• Metadata

Which of the following describes using data analytics to inform business operations?

• Raw data analysis

• Data-driven business decisions

• Research analysis

• Market analysis

Which of the following describes using data analytics to inform business operations?

• Raw data analysis

• Data-driven business decisions

• Research analysis

• Market analysis

Which of the following describes the process of turning data points into useful information?

• Market analysis

• Data analytics

• Raw data collection

• Data-driven business decisions

When working with applications to generate graphical reports, which of the following chart types would you use for data that has distinct categories and independent measurements?

• Pie chart

• Excel table

• Bar graph

• Line graph

When working with applications to generate graphical reports, which of the following chart types would you use for data that has distinct categories and independent measurements?

• Pie chart

• Excel table

• Bar graph

• Line graph

When working with an application to generate graphical reports, which of the following chart types would work BEST for data that changes over time at intervals?

• Line graph

• Excel table

• Bar chart

• Pie chart

Which of the following Microsoft Access database features provides the BEST way to organize and summarize data for analysis?

• Tables

• Forms

• Queries

• Reports

What is the first step of the data analytics process?

• Creating a data report

• Generating information

• Using statistical tools to analyze data

• Collecting raw data

Sharon works for a data analytics consulting firm. She is currently helping an international trading company promote a new line of organic beauty supplies to customers. Which of the following is the first step Sharon needs to perform in the analysis process?

• Correlate the data.

• Report the data.

• Store the data.

• Capture the data.