Practice Transformation (1.1.1.2) - Cloud Applications: MapReduce, Spark, and Apache Kafka
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Question 1 Easy

What is MapReduce primarily used for?

💡 Hint: Think about its application in big data.

Question 2 Easy

Name one benefit of using Spark over MapReduce.

💡 Hint: Consider how it processes data differently.

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Question 1

What model does MapReduce represent?

A programming model only
A network model
A programming and execution framework

💡 Hint: Think about its dual nature.

Question 2

True or False: Spark relies heavily on disk I/O.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how Spark optimizes performance.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Develop a simple MapReduce application for analyzing sales data, defining your Mapper and Reducer functions clearly.

💡 Hint: Break down the sales data structure clearly.

Challenge 2 Hard

Explain how Spark's architecture utilizes RDDs to enhance real-time data processing compared to traditional MapReduce.

💡 Hint: Think about the advantages of keeping data in memory.

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