Easy Remember Data Storage & Processing Multiple Choice
What is the main difference between a data lake and a data warehouse?
Remember — Tests recall of fundamental facts and definitions.
Answer Options
A Data lakes are smaller than data warehouses
B Data lakes store raw unstructured data; warehouses store structured, processed data
C Data warehouses are open-source; data lakes are commercial
D Data lakes use SQL; data warehouses use Python
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