13.3.2.1 - Spark Core
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What is Spark Core?
💡 Hint: Remember the role and function of Spark in data processing.
What does RDD stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about Spark's key data structure.
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What is the primary data structure used in Spark?
💡 Hint: It is fundamental to Spark and supports fault tolerance.
True or False: Spark can perform real-time processing.
💡 Hint: Think about the capabilities of Spark beyond just batch processing.
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Critically analyze the advantages and disadvantages of using RDDs versus traditional data storage methods. Discuss scenarios where RDDs might not be the best choice.
💡 Hint: Consider the trade-offs of speed vs. resource utilization.
Design a simple data processing workflow using Spark that leverages RDD transformations and actions to achieve final results. Outline how you would ensure fault tolerance.
💡 Hint: Focus on the specific operations in the data pipeline and their sequences.
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