KWASU-CSC 104: Fundamentals of Data Analysis
2024/2025 Rain Semester – PQ by OTMA
1 . What is the primary objective of data science as described in the course material?
a) To design new database systems
b) To find unseen patterns and derive meaningful insights from data
c) To automate data storage processes
d) To create user-friendly data interfaces
Answer: b)
2 . Which stage of the data science lifecycle involves gathering raw structured and unstructured data?
a) Maintain
b) Capture
c) Process
d) Analyze
Answer: b)
3 . Which characteristic of big data refers to the large amount of data generated?
a) Velocity
b) Variety
c) Volume
d) Veracity
Answer: c)
4 . Which of the following is an example of big data generation?
a) A small survey with 50 responses
b) A jet engine generating 10+ gigabytes of data in 30 minutes
c) A single text document with customer feedback
d) A spreadsheet with employee records
Answer: b)
5 . What type of data is described as semi-organized, such as log files?
a) Structured data
b) Unstructured data
c) Semi-structured data
d) Contextualized data
Answer: c)
6 . What is a key benefit of big data analytics for businesses?
a) Eliminating the need for data collection
b) Improving customer acquisition through behavior analysis
c) Reducing the need for data storage systems
d) Automating all marketing decisions
Answer: b)
7 . Which technology was introduced in 2005 to process large-scale big data?
a) Microsoft Excel
b) Hadoop
c) SQL Server
d) Python Pandas
Answer: b)
8 . Which scale of measurement is used when ranking students by academic performance?
a) Nominal
b) Ordinal
c) Interval
d) Ratio
Answer: b)
9 . Which data characteristic ensures that data accurately reflects the real-world situation?
a) Completeness
b) Accuracy
c) Timeliness
d) Relevance Answer: b)
10 . Which primary data collection method involves recording behaviors without interacting with subjects?
a) Interviews
b) Surveys
c) Observations
d) Focus groups
Answer: c)
11 . What is a key advantage of primary data collection?
a) It is always less expensive than secondary data
b) It provides original and authentic data
c) It requires no fieldwork
d) It guarantees unbiased responses
Answer: b)
12 . Which secondary data collection method is noted for its authenticity and verifiability?
a) Internet research
b) Government archives
c) Social media analysis
d) Library resources
Answer: b)
13 . Which observation method involves a planned approach with predefined criteria?
a) Unstructured observation
b) Participant observation
c) Structured observation
d) Non-participant observation
Answer: c)
14 . What is a disadvantage of the questionnaire method for data collection?
a) It is always completed by the intended respondent
b) It may have a low response rate
c) It is the most expensive method
d) It requires no preparation
Answer: b)
15 . Which data collection method involves enumerators filling out forms for respondents?
a) Questionnaire
b) Schedule
c) Survey
d) Panel method
Answer: b)
16 . What is an advantage of the survey method for data collection?
a) It guarantees high response rates
b) It provides valid and reliable conclusions
c) It is the least time-consuming method
d) It requires no respondent interaction
Answer: b)
17 . Which method is best suited for studying consumer behavior over time using the same respondents?
a) Case study method
b) Panel method
c) Observation method
d) Interview method
Answer: b)
18 . What is raw data, as defined in the course material?
a) Data that has been processed and visualized
b) Unprocessed data collected directly from a source
c) Data stored in a formatted database
d) Data enriched with predictive models
Answer: b)
19 . Which of the following is an example of contextualized data?
a) Raw website click rates
b) A graph showing sales trends over a year
c) Raw sensor data from machinery
d) Unformatted survey responses
Answer: b)
20 . What is the primary purpose of metadata in data management?
a) To replace raw data in analysis
b) To provide information about data properties for organization and retrieval
c) To eliminate the need for data cleaning
d) To reduce data storage requirements
Answer: b)
21 . Which type of metadata includes elements like title, author, and keywords?
a) Structural metadata
b) Descriptive metadata
c) Administrative metadata
d) Provenance metadata
Answer: b)
22 . Which type of metadata describes the relationships and structure of data components?
a) Descriptive metadata
b) Structural metadata
c) Administrative metadata
d) Contextual metadata
Answer: b)
23 . What is a key use of metadata for data governance?
a) Documenting data usage and ownership for compliance
b) Replacing primary data collection methods
c) Reducing the need for data transformation
d) Eliminating data quality issues
Answer: a)
24 . Which of the following is a source of raw data?
a) Predictive models
b) Sensors in industrial machinery
c) Aggregated sales reports
d) Visualized dashboards
Answer: b)
25 . Which factor should be considered when selecting an appropriate data collection method?
a) The type of database software used
b) The objectives and scope of the enquiry
c) The format of the final report
d) The availability of visualization tools
Answer: b)
26 is it true that big data analytic can process structured, semi – structured ,and unstructured data ?
True/ false
Ans: true
27 can quantitative data can be expressed using nominal, ordinal, interval, ratio scale of measurement ?
True / false
Ans: true
28 is it true that metadata provides information about the content of data, such as the text of a message?
True/ false
Ans: false {metadata describes properties like origin or format, not the content itself ]
29 is it true that raw data is unprocessed information collected directly from source like surveys
True/false
Ans: true
30 which observation method involve for its authenticity and verifiability?
A) Internet research
B) Government archives
C) Survey
D) Ratio
Ans b)
