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Question 25

Which optimized file format stores data in a row-based format and utilizes JSON for storing headers?

  • A

    CSV

  • B

    Avro

  • C

    ORC

  • D

    Parquet

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

Avro is a row-based format, and it uses JSON to store headers.


  • ORC is not a row-based format, and it doesn't use JSON for storing headers. Instead, ORC is a columnar format optimized for read and write operations.

  • Parquet is not a row-based format, and it doesn't use JSON for storing headers. It is also a columnar format specialized in efficient storage and processing of nested data.

  • CSV (Comma-Separated Values) is not an optimized file format as discussed in the text. It lacks the features like columnar storage, indexing, and efficient compression found in Avro.

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