US CMA Part 1 · Chapter 6 · Question 11 of 22
In the context of big data, the characteristic 'velocity' refers to:
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) The speed at which data is generated and must be processed
Explanation
The common Vs of big data are volume (amount), velocity (speed of generation and processing), variety (structured, semi-structured and unstructured formats) and veracity (reliability).
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