Dell EMC Associate – Information Storage and Management v4 — Question 45

What does the "variability" characteristic of big data signify?

Answer options

• A. Importance in obtaining the right information from data at all possible contexts
• B. Cost-effectiveness and business value obtained from massive volumes of data
• C. Diversity in the formats and types of data generated from various sources
• D. Importance in the quality of data gathered from a number of sources

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as variability refers to the diverse formats and types of data that come from numerous sources. Options A and D focus on the importance and quality of data rather than its diversity, while option B speaks to cost-effectiveness and value, which are not related to the variability characteristic.