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    Question

    Which of the following is a non-relational database used for handling large volumes of diverse data types in Big Data environments?

    A MySQL Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Oracle Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Cassandra Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Microsoft SQL Server Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E IBM Db2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Cassandra is a highly scalable, non-relational (NoSQL) database that is used to handle large volumes of data across distributed systems. It is designed to work with large-scale, diverse datasets, making it ideal for Big Data environments where traditional relational databases like MySQL or Oracle may struggle. Why Other Options are Wrong:

    • a, b, d, e) MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server, and IBM Db2 are relational databases, optimized for structured data, but are not suited for unstructured or semi-structured Big Data at scale.

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