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1.
Question 1
Fill in the blank: When solving the _____ problem type, a junior data analyst at a home goods retailer provider analyzes sales data from the past three years. They then use this information to understand what led to slumps in customer demand and what is likely to cause them again.
categorizing things
finding patterns
identifying themes
discovering connections
1 point
2.
Question 2
Which of the following statements correctly describe the SMART methodology? Select all that apply.
SMART stands for specific, measurable, action-oriented, relevant, and time-bound.
Time-bound questions limit the amount of time analysts should work on a particular project.
Specific questions are simple, significant, and focused on a single topic or a few closely related ideas.
Relevant questions matter, are important, and have significance to the problem.
1 point
3.
Question 3
A restaurant group uses data on demographics, municipal infrastructure, and potential competition to develop an algorithm that identifies optimal places to open new restaurant franchises. Which data problem type does this scenario describe?
Spotting something unusual
Categorizing things
Making predictions
Discovering connections
1 point
4.
Question 4
For what reasons would it be unfair for a car dealer to ask customers, “Why are our cars better than other cars on the market?” Select all that apply.
It is a closed-ended question.
It is a leading question.
It makes assumptions.
Car dealers should not be polling customers.
1 point
5.
Question 5
Fill in the blank: When solving the _____ problem type, a junior data analyst identifies a technological breakthrough that is likely to disrupt their industry.
spotting something unusual
making predictions
discovering connections
identifying themes
1 point
6.
Question 6
A junior data analyst sorts sales data by product category. Then, they group that information into broader concepts, such as customer demographic and geographic region. Which data problem type does this scenario describe?
Identifying themes
Finding patterns
Making predictions
Discovering connections
1 point
7.
Question 7
Which of the following questions are open-ended? Select all that apply.
How would you describe this television show?
On a scale of 1-5 (with 5 being most valuable), how valuable is having a mentor?
In what year did you begin using a computer?
What advice would you give someone just entering the job market?
1 point
8.
Question 8
A technology company faces escalating prices for a key part of one of its software applications. Data professionals at the firm discover that many other tech companies are experiencing the same issue. They reach out to the other affected businesses to share data and brainstorm solutions to their parallel challenges. What data problem type are they solving?
Discovering connections
Categorizing things
Identifying themes
Making predictions
1 point
9.
Question 9
Fill in the blank: The question, “How can we create a more innovative culture by empowering our employees to take risks?” is _____ because it encourages change.
specific
relevant
measurable
action-oriented
1 point
10.
Question 10
A data analyst working for a health care provider is asked to determine which clinics are most efficient and which are least efficient. They review performance data, then group the clinics accordingly. Which data problem type does this scenario describe?
Finding patterns
Categorizing things
Spotting something unusual
Discovering connections
1 point
Question 1
Fill in the blank: When solving the _____ problem type, a junior data analyst at a home goods retailer provider analyzes sales data from the past three years. They then use this information to understand what led to slumps in customer demand and what is likely to cause them again.
categorizing things
finding patterns
identifying themes
discovering connections
1 point
2.
Question 2
Which of the following statements correctly describe the SMART methodology? Select all that apply.
SMART stands for specific, measurable, action-oriented, relevant, and time-bound.
Time-bound questions limit the amount of time analysts should work on a particular project.
Specific questions are simple, significant, and focused on a single topic or a few closely related ideas.
Relevant questions matter, are important, and have significance to the problem.
1 point
3.
Question 3
A restaurant group uses data on demographics, municipal infrastructure, and potential competition to develop an algorithm that identifies optimal places to open new restaurant franchises. Which data problem type does this scenario describe?
Spotting something unusual
Categorizing things
Making predictions
Discovering connections
1 point
4.
Question 4
For what reasons would it be unfair for a car dealer to ask customers, “Why are our cars better than other cars on the market?” Select all that apply.
It is a closed-ended question.
It is a leading question.
It makes assumptions.
Car dealers should not be polling customers.
1 point
5.
Question 5
Fill in the blank: When solving the _____ problem type, a junior data analyst identifies a technological breakthrough that is likely to disrupt their industry.
spotting something unusual
making predictions
discovering connections
identifying themes
1 point
6.
Question 6
A junior data analyst sorts sales data by product category. Then, they group that information into broader concepts, such as customer demographic and geographic region. Which data problem type does this scenario describe?
Identifying themes
Finding patterns
Making predictions
Discovering connections
1 point
7.
Question 7
Which of the following questions are open-ended? Select all that apply.
How would you describe this television show?
On a scale of 1-5 (with 5 being most valuable), how valuable is having a mentor?
In what year did you begin using a computer?
What advice would you give someone just entering the job market?
1 point
8.
Question 8
A technology company faces escalating prices for a key part of one of its software applications. Data professionals at the firm discover that many other tech companies are experiencing the same issue. They reach out to the other affected businesses to share data and brainstorm solutions to their parallel challenges. What data problem type are they solving?
Discovering connections
Categorizing things
Identifying themes
Making predictions
1 point
9.
Question 9
Fill in the blank: The question, “How can we create a more innovative culture by empowering our employees to take risks?” is _____ because it encourages change.
specific
relevant
measurable
action-oriented
1 point
10.
Question 10
A data analyst working for a health care provider is asked to determine which clinics are most efficient and which are least efficient. They review performance data, then group the clinics accordingly. Which data problem type does this scenario describe?
Finding patterns
Categorizing things
Spotting something unusual
Discovering connections
1 point
Answers
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1. Making predictions
2. SMART stands for specific, measurable, action-oriented, relevant, and time-bound.
Specific questions are simple, significant, and focused on a single topic or a few closely related ideas.
Relevant questions matter, are important, and have significance to the problem.
3. Making predictions
4. It is a leading question.
It makes assumptions.
5. Spotting something unusual
6. Identifying themes
7. How would you describe this television show?
What advice would you give someone just entering the job market?
8. Discovering connections
9. Action-oriented
10. Categorizing things
2. SMART stands for specific, measurable, action-oriented, relevant, and time-bound.
Specific questions are simple, significant, and focused on a single topic or a few closely related ideas.
Relevant questions matter, are important, and have significance to the problem.
3. Making predictions
4. It is a leading question.
It makes assumptions.
5. Spotting something unusual
6. Identifying themes
7. How would you describe this television show?
What advice would you give someone just entering the job market?
8. Discovering connections
9. Action-oriented
10. Categorizing things
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