Google Cloud Digital Leader — Question 171

What is a defining function of streaming analytics?

Answer options

• A. Processing data records continuously
• B. Processing data records in batches
• C. Processing a one-off data backfill
• D. Accessing data with high latency

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, as streaming analytics is designed to handle data in real-time by processing data records continuously. Options B and C refer to batch processing and one-time data loads, which do not align with the continuous nature of streaming. Option D describes high latency access, which is contrary to the low-latency goal of streaming analytics.