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CompTIA Data+ Data Types and File Formats Flashcards
| Front | Back |
| Give two examples of unstructured data. | Images, video. |
| Is a database schema more relevant to structured or unstructured data? | Structured data. |
| Is SQL used to manipulate structured or unstructured data? | Structured. |
| Is video considered structured | semi-structured, or unstructured data?,Unstructured. |
| Name one common use for XML. | Data interchange between systems, especially in enterprise settings. |
| What does CSV stand for? | Comma-Separated Values. |
| What does HTML stand for? | Hypertext Markup Language. |
| What does XML stand for? | Extensible Markup Language. |
| What file format is best for storing hierarchical data structures? | JSON or XML. |
| What file format is often used for storing and exchanging tabular data? | CSV (Comma-Separated Values) or TSV (Tab-Separated Value) |
| What is a binary file format? | A file that stores data in a non-text, machine-readable format. |
| What is a flat file? | A plain text file containing data without structured relationships, often CSV or TSV. |
| What is a log file? | A file that records events and messages from software or systems. |
| What is a semi-structured data format? | Data with some organizational properties, like JSON or XML. |
| What is a structured data format? | Data stored in a defined schema, like rows and columns in a database. |
| What is data serialization? | The process of converting data into a format for storage or transmission. |
| What is machine data? | Automatically generated data from devices, systems, or applications. |
| What is metadata? | Data that describes other data. |
| What is tab-delimited data? | Text where columns are separated by tab characters. |
| What is the file extension for JavaScript Object Notation? | .json |
| What is the main characteristic of structured data? | Organized in predefined models like tables or spreadsheets. |
| What is the MIME type for JSON? | application/json |
| What is the primary advantage of using JSON over XML? | More concise and easier to parse. |
| What is the primary use of .log files? | Tracking system or application events for auditing or debugging. |
| What is the typical use case for a .csv file? | Flat-file data exchange between systems. |
| What kind of data is audio classified as? | Unstructured. |
| What kind of data is most likely stored in a relational database? | Structured data. |
| What kind of data is typically stored in a data lake? | Structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data. |
| What type of data format is used for web page content? | HTML. |
| What’s the difference between JSON and XML? | JSON is lightweight and human-readable; XML is more verbose and supports schemas. |
| Which data format is commonly used in REST APIs? | JSON. |
| Which file format is commonly used in Excel spreadsheets? | .xlsx |
| Which format is often used for storing configuration files? | YAML or JSON. |
| Which is better for enforcing data structure: JSON or XML? | XML (supports schemas like XSD). |
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What is a binary file format?
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A file that stores data in a non-text, machine-readable format.
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What is machine data?
Back
Automatically generated data from devices, systems, or applications.
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What is a structured data format?
Back
Data stored in a defined schema, like rows and columns in a database.
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Which format is often used for storing configuration files?
Back
YAML or JSON.
Front
What is a flat file?
Back
A plain text file containing data without structured relationships, often CSV or TSV.
Front
What is tab-delimited data?
Back
Text where columns are separated by tab characters.
Front
What’s the difference between JSON and XML?
Back
JSON is lightweight and human-readable; XML is more verbose and supports schemas.
Front
What does HTML stand for?
Back
Hypertext Markup Language.
Front
What is the MIME type for JSON?
Back
application/json
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What is the primary advantage of using JSON over XML?
Back
More concise and easier to parse.
Front
What type of data format is used for web page content?
Back
HTML.
Front
What is a log file?
Back
A file that records events and messages from software or systems.
Front
Which is better for enforcing data structure: JSON or XML?
Back
XML (supports schemas like XSD).
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What does XML stand for?
Back
Extensible Markup Language.
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Name one common use for XML.
Back
Data interchange between systems, especially in enterprise settings.
Front
What file format is often used for storing and exchanging tabular data?
Back
CSV (Comma-Separated Values) or TSV (Tab-Separated Value)
Front
Is a database schema more relevant to structured or unstructured data?
Back
Structured data.
Front
What kind of data is audio classified as?
Back
Unstructured.
Front
What does CSV stand for?
Back
Comma-Separated Values.
Front
What is the main characteristic of structured data?
Back
Organized in predefined models like tables or spreadsheets.
Front
What is the primary use of .log files?
Back
Tracking system or application events for auditing or debugging.
Front
Which data format is commonly used in REST APIs?
Back
JSON.
Front
Which file format is commonly used in Excel spreadsheets?
Back
.xlsx
Front
What is the typical use case for a .csv file?
Back
Flat-file data exchange between systems.
Front
What is the file extension for JavaScript Object Notation?
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.json
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Is video considered structured
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semi-structured, or unstructured data?,Unstructured.
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Is SQL used to manipulate structured or unstructured data?
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Structured.
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What is metadata?
Back
Data that describes other data.
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What kind of data is typically stored in a data lake?
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Structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data.
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Give two examples of unstructured data.
Back
Images, video.
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What is a semi-structured data format?
Back
Data with some organizational properties, like JSON or XML.
Front
What is data serialization?
Back
The process of converting data into a format for storage or transmission.
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What file format is best for storing hierarchical data structures?
Back
JSON or XML.
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What kind of data is most likely stored in a relational database?
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Structured data.
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This flashcard deck covers definitions, characteristics, and use cases for common data types and formats that will be found on the CompTIA Data+ exam.