IBM SPSS Statistics Level 1 v2 — Question 1

Which of the following is TRUE when using a data set created with a 4 node config file?

Answer options

• A. Data sets are operating system files
• B. Data is stored in a non-persistent form
• C. The data set control file holds all your data
• D. A Data Set stage can have 1 input link and multiple output links

Correct answer: B

Explanation

Option B is correct because data stored in this configuration is typically non-persistent, meaning it does not survive beyond the session or process. Option A is incorrect as data sets are not necessarily tied to operating system files. Option C is misleading since the data set control file does not hold all the data but rather metadata about the data. Option D is incorrect because a Data Set stage can have multiple output links but typically only one input link.