This is a regular “data quiz”. Follow it on LinkedIn. Test your knowledge or learn something new.
Today Question:
Which format is binary and compressed?
A) JSON
B) CSV
C) Avro
D) XML
Correct Answer: C
Explanation
Avro is a binary data format designed for efficient storage and transfer. It supports compression and schema evolution, allowing changes to the data structure without breaking existing files. Unlike text formats like JSON or CSV, Avro is optimized for fast I/O on large datasets and is widely used in big data systems such as Hadoop and Spark.