What are the three distinct characteristics that distinguish big data from traditional data?
A) volume, variety and veracity
B) volume, velocity and verification
C) volume, velocity and variety
D) volume, verification and variety

Question

What are the three distinct characteristics that distinguish big data from traditional data? 
A) volume, variety and veracity
B) volume, velocity and verification
C) volume, velocity and variety
D) volume, verification and variety

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The three distinct characteristics that distinguish big data from traditional data are volume, velocity, and variety. Volume refers to the huge amount of data being generated, velocity refers to the speed at which data is being generated and collected, and variety refers to the different types and sources of data being collected. Veracity, which is not listed in option C, refers to the quality and reliability of the data. Thus, option C is the correct answer.

What Are the Three Distinct Characteristics That Distinguish Big Data