Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Part 3: Business Knowledge for Internal Auditing — Question 228

Which of the following attributes of data analytics relates to the growing number of sources from which data is being generated?

Answer options

• A. Volume
• B. Velocity
• C. Variety
• D. Veracity

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, Variety, as it refers to the diverse types of data and sources available in data analytics. Volume relates to the amount of data, Velocity pertains to the speed of data generation, and Veracity refers to the accuracy and trustworthiness of the data, none of which directly address the variety of sources.