EMC Proven Professional – Data Science and Big Data Analytics — Question 39

What would be considered "Big Data"?

Answer options

• A. An OLAP Cube containing customer demographic information about 100, 000, 000 customers
• B. Daily Log files from a web server that receives 100, 000 hits per minute
• C. Aggregated statistical data stored in a relational database table
• D. Spreadsheets containing monthly sales data for a Global 100 corporation

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because it describes a scenario with a high volume of data generated every minute, which is a hallmark of Big Data. Options A, C, and D represent smaller, more structured datasets that do not meet the typical criteria of volume, velocity, and variety associated with Big Data.