Module_1

MCQs

Q1. What is the digital universe primarily created and defined by?

a) Hardware

b) Software

c) Internet

d) Social media

Consider the tools and processes involved in generating, collecting, and analyzing digital
data.

Q2. What contributes to the growth of the digital universe, generating approximately
4.4 trillion GB of data annually?

a) Proliferation of hardware

b) Internet of Things (IoT)

c) Decrease in Internet usage

d) Reduction in smart devices

Consider the technological advancements and interconnected devices that contribute to

data generation.

Q3. Why are organizations increasingly implementing intelligent storage solutions?

a) To reduce data growth

b) To gain competitive advantage

c) To limit Internet usage

d) To decrease reliance on information

Consider the benefits and strategic reasons for implementing intelligent storage solutions.

Q4. What type of data is textual data with erratic formats that can be formatted with
effort and software tools?

a) Unstructured

b) Quasi-Structured

c) Semi-Structured

d) Structured

This type of data has some patterns but requires effort and tools for formatting.

Q5. Which type of storage device includes solid state drives, memory cards, and USB
thumb drives?

a) Magnetic storage devices

b) Optical storage devices

c) Flash-based storage devices

d) Hybrid storage devices

These storage devices use flash memory for data storage.

Q6. What is the purpose of a data center's support infrastructure?

a) To house IT equipment

b) To provide floor space

c) To power supply
d) To construct the data center

This infrastructure ensures the necessary resources for the data center's operation.

Q7. What is the main characteristic of structured data?

a) No inherent structure

b) Defined data model and format

c) Erratic formats

d) Apparent pattern enabling analysis

This type of data has a clear and predefined organization.

Q8. What are the key characteristics of a data center as mentioned in the provided
material?

a) Availability, Data Integrity, Security, Capacity

b) Scalability, Performance, Manageability, Monitoring

c) Reporting, Provisioning, Planning, Maintenance

d) Scalability, Performance, Manageability, Capacity

Look for the specific attributes mentioned in the section about key characteristics of a data
center.

Q9. What are the key data center management processes described in the provided
material?
a) Monitoring, Reporting, Provisioning, Planning

b) Reporting, Provisioning, Maintenance, Security

c) Monitoring, Reporting, Provisioning, Maintenance

d) Reporting, Planning, Maintenance, Manageability

Focus on the section that outlines the key data center management processes.

Q10. What are the challenges associated with the client-server model?

a) Creation of IT silos

b) Hardware and software maintenance overhead

c) Scalability to meet the growth of users and workloads

d) All of the above

Consider the various difficulties mentioned in the material related to the client-server
model.

Q11. What are the four pillars of the Third Platform?

a) Cloud, Big Data, Mobile, Social

b) Cloud, Virtualization, IoT, AI

c) Cloud, Security, Analytics, Collaboration

d) Cloud, Networking, Storage, Virtualization

Look for the key pillars mentioned in the material related to the Third Platform.

Q12. What is the approximate amount of data generated annually by the digital
universe?

a) 4.4 million GB

b) 4.4 billion GB
c) 4.4 trillion GB

d) 4.4 quadrillion GB

Consider the impact of IT, Internet usage, social media, and smart devices on data growth.

Q13. What are the different types of data based on their structure?

a) Unstructured

b) Quasi-Structured

c) Semi-Structured

d) Structured

Think about data that is organized and follows a specific format or model.

Q14. What are the key characteristics of a data center according to the provided
material?

a) Availability, Data Integrity, Security, Capacity

b) Scalability, Performance, Manageability, Monitoring

c) Reporting, Provisioning, Planning, Maintenance

d) All of the above

Consider the different aspects that are essential for a data center to function effectively
and efficiently.

Q15. What are the key characteristics of a data center as mentioned in the text?
a) Availability, Data Integrity, Security

b) Capacity, Scalability, Performance, Manageability

c) Monitoring, Reporting, Provisioning, Planning, Maintenance

d) LAN/Internet, Client/Server, PC, Mainframe, Mini Computer, Terminals, Cloud, Big Data,
Mobile, Social

The key characteristics are related to the capabilities and performance of the data center,
focusing on its capacity, scalability, performance, and manageability.

Q16. What are the different types of data mentioned in the module?

a) Unstructured

b) Quasi-Structured

c) Semi-Structured

d) Structured

Consider the characteristics of each type of data mentioned in the module.