Introduction To The Business Intelligence Quiz!

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    What does BI acronym stand for?

    • Broadcast Information
    • Business Integration
    • Business Intelligence
    • Business Information
    • Business Interaction
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About This Quiz

Business intelligence includes strategies and approaches to enhance the business's productivity and reach. This MCQ-based quiz will provide valuable information and feedback that will help you upscale your business intelligence skills. The quiz contains various facts, trivia, and other trivia and informative questions that will gauge your knowledge about the subject. So, if you are someone looking to take your business to places, this quiz will expose you to the acumen and know-how to run an intelligence business. All the best!

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  • 2. 

    What does OLAP acronym stand for?

    • Online Level Active Provider

    • Online Analytical Processing

    • Onsite Activity Processing

    • Onstage Analytical Processing

    Correct Answer
    A. Online Analytical Processing
    Explanation
    OLAP (Online Analytical Processing) allows multidimensional analysis. Data are modeled in cubes whose axis is the axis of analysis, e.g. Geography, time period, vendor...

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  • 3. 

    A ______ is a central database in which data are stored and can be restructured to answer Business needs.

    • Dataware house

    • Data store house 

    • Data migration hub

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Dataware house
    Explanation
    A data warehouse is a central database where data is stored and organized in a way that allows businesses to easily access and analyze it to meet their specific needs. It is designed to support decision-making processes by providing a consolidated view of data from various sources, enabling businesses to gain insights and make informed decisions.

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  • 4. 

    What does ETL acronym stand for?

    • Extraction Transformation Loading

    • External Transformation Loading

    • Extensive Transformation Loading

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Extraction Transformation Loading
    Explanation
    ETL stands for Extraction, Transformation, and Loading. This process is commonly used in data warehousing and involves extracting data from various sources, transforming it into a consistent format, and then loading it into a target system. The extraction phase involves gathering data from different sources such as databases, files, or APIs. The transformation phase involves cleaning, filtering, and manipulating the data to ensure its quality and consistency. Finally, the loading phase involves loading the transformed data into a target system, such as a data warehouse or a business intelligence tool.

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    A ______ is a subset of a data warehouse.

    • Datamart

    • Datahub

    • Datastore

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Datamart
    Explanation
    A datamart is a subset of a data warehouse that focuses on a specific area or department within an organization. It contains a smaller amount of data compared to the entire data warehouse, but it is tailored to meet the specific needs of the users in that department. Datamarts are designed to provide quick and easy access to relevant data for analysis and decision-making purposes. They are often created to support specific business functions such as sales, marketing, or finance.

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    ______ reporting, also called self service reporting, allows users building their own queries, make their own reports.

    • Ad hoc

    • Self styles

    • User generated

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Ad hoc
    Explanation
    Ad hoc reporting refers to the ability of users to create their own queries and generate their own reports. This allows users to have more control and flexibility in accessing and analyzing data based on their specific needs and requirements. Unlike pre-defined reports, ad hoc reporting allows users to explore data in a more dynamic and interactive manner, enabling them to gain insights and make informed decisions.

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    ______ reporting, also called enterprise reporting, allows accessing generic, standard reports built to reach the largest majority of the employees in the company.

    • Mass

    • Volume

    • Asset

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Mass
    Explanation
    Mass reporting, also known as enterprise reporting, refers to the practice of creating and distributing generic, standardized reports that are designed to cater to a wide range of employees within a company. These reports are typically built to reach the largest majority of employees, providing them with essential information and insights. Mass reporting helps ensure consistent and efficient communication across the organization, allowing employees to access the necessary data and make informed decisions.

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  • 8. 

    Fast access in BI is enabled by

    • Aggregating data

    • Data connectors

    • Link layers

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Aggregating data
    Explanation
    Aggregating data enables fast access in BI because it involves combining and summarizing large amounts of data into smaller, more manageable chunks. By reducing the volume of data that needs to be processed and retrieved, aggregating data helps to improve query performance and speed up data retrieval in business intelligence systems. This allows users to quickly access and analyze the information they need for decision-making and reporting purposes.

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  • 9. 

    Data link layers is between?

    • Physical and network layer

    • Network layer and application layer

    • Transport layer and network layer

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Physical and network layer
    Explanation
    The data link layer is responsible for the reliable transfer of data between two directly connected nodes on a network. It sits between the physical layer, which deals with the actual transmission of bits over a physical medium, and the network layer, which is responsible for routing packets across different networks. Therefore, the correct answer is Physical and network layer.

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    The ______ is an interface between database and end-users interested in retrieving data from this database.

    • Semantic layer

    • Network Layer

    • Data link layer

    • Application layer

    Correct Answer
    A. Semantic layer
    Explanation
    The semantic layer acts as an interface between the database and end-users who want to retrieve data from the database. It provides a simplified view of the complex database structure, allowing users to easily access and understand the data without needing to know the technical details of the database. The semantic layer also helps in organizing and categorizing the data, making it easier for users to search and retrieve the information they need.

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