ACCA MA · Chapter 1 · Question 8 of 10
Which characteristic of big data refers to the speed at which data is generated and needs to be processed?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: D) Velocity
Explanation
Velocity describes the speed at which data is generated and must be processed, often in real time. Volume is the sheer quantity of data, variety is the range of different formats (structured and unstructured) and veracity relates to its reliability.
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