Spark Programming in Python for Beginners with Apache Spark 3 - Mac Users - Apache Spark in Local Mode Command Line REPL

This video tutorial guides users through setting up Apache Spark on a Mac. It covers checking and installing the correct JDK version, configuring the Java HOME environment variable, downloading and installing Apache Spark, and setting up the SPARK HOME and PATH environment variables. The tutorial also demonstrates how to start the Spark and PySpark shells, ensuring Python 3 is used for PySpark.

What versions of JDK are recommended for Apache Spark on a Mac?

• JDK 8 or 11

• JDK 7 or 8

• JDK 9 or 10

• JDK 11 or 12

Which command is used to check the installed Java version on a Mac?

• java -check

• java -version

• java -info

• java -status

What tool is recommended for installing JDK on a Mac?

• MacPorts

• Homebrew

• Yum

• Apt-get

Where should the Java HOME environment variable point if JDK is installed using Homebrew?

• /usr/local/bin

• /usr/local/seller

• /usr/bin

• /Library/Java/JavaVirtualMachines

What file format is the Apache Spark download available in?

• .zip

• .tar

• .rar

• .gz

What environment variable must be set to include the Spark binary in the PATH?

• JAVA_HOME

• SPARK_HOME

• SPARK_BIN

• PYTHONPATH

Which command is used to start the Spark shell?

• spark-run

• spark-shell

• start-spark

• spark-start

What version of Python is recommended for PySpark?

• Python 3.5

• Python 2.7

• Python 3

• Python 2.6

What environment variable should be set for PySpark to use Python 3?

• SPARK_PYTHON

• PYSPARK_PYTHON

• PYTHON_HOME

• PYTHON_VERSION

What is the final step to ensure the Spark setup is complete?

• Check Java version

• Set SPARK_HOME

• Add SPARK_HOME/bin to PATH

• Start Spark shell