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CPA · Question 27 · Area I: Information Systems
Which data storage concept refers to a vast pool of raw, undefined data (structured and unstructured) stored for future purpose?
Which data storage concept refers to a vast pool of raw, undefined data (structured and unstructured) stored for future purpose?
Answer options:
A.
Data Warehouse
B.
Data Mart
C.
Data Lake
D.
Relational Database
How to approach this question
Differentiate between structured (Warehouse) and raw/unstructured (Lake).
Full Answer
C.Data Lake✓ Correct
Data Lake
A Data Lake stores data in its natural/raw format (blobs, logs, JSON, CSV) until it is needed. A Data Warehouse stores data that has been processed and structured (ETL'd).
Common mistakes
Confusing Warehouse and Lake.
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