[Approved by AICTE, Govt. of India & Affiliated to Dr.

APJ
GL BAJAJ
Institute of Technologies & Management
Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow, U.P., India]
Artificial Intelligence & Data Science,
Grater Noida Department of Applied Computational Science & Engineering

Question Bank of IDA& V (KDS-501) Unit 1 and Unit 2

1. Define structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data. Provide examples of each
type and explain their significance in data analytics.
2. What are the key characteristics of data, and how do they influence the data analytics
process?
3. Explain the importance of classifying data as structured, semi-structured, or
unstructured in data analytics.
4. Provide an introduction to Big Data platforms. Name and briefly explain two major Big
Data platforms and their relevance in data analytics.
5. Describe the need for data analytics in modern business environments. Offer specific
examples of how data analytics can add value to organizations.
6. Discuss the evolution of analytic scalability and its role in handling large volumes of
data.
7. Differentiate between data analysis and reporting. Why is this distinction important in
the context of data analytics, and how do they serve different purposes?
8. List and briefly explain three modern data analytic tools or technologies commonly
used in data analysis.
9. Illustrate with examples the applications of data analytics in different industries or
sectors.
10. Describe the Data Analytics Lifecycle and its various phases. Why is it important to
follow a structured lifecycle in data analytics?
11. Define the term "structured data" and provide an example. How does structured data
differ from unstructured data in the context of data analytics?
12. Explain what is meant by "semi-structured data" and provide a real-world scenario
where semi-structured data is commonly encountered in data analytics.
13. Discuss the key characteristics of data that impact the data analytics process. How do
these characteristics influence data handling and analysis?
14. What is a Big Data platform, and how does it address the challenges posed by massive
datasets? Provide examples of popular Big Data platforms.
15. Describe the primary reasons for the growing need for data analytics in contemporary
business environments. How does data analytics contribute to better decision-making?
16. Explain the evolution of analytic scalability in the context of data analytics. How has
technology advanced to handle increasingly large and complex datasets?
17. Discuss the role of scalability in data analytics and its significance in addressing the
demands of modern data analysis.
18. Differentiate between data analysis and reporting. What are the key components of the
analytic process, and how do they support data-driven decision-making?
19. Provide examples of modern data analytic tools and technologies, and explain how they
assist in data analysis.
20. What are the primary sources of data in data analytics, and how do they vary in terms
of structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data?
21. Provide examples of structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data, highlighting
their differences and relevance in data analytics.
 [Approved by AICTE, Govt. of India & Affiliated to Dr. APJ
GL BAJAJ
Institute of Technologies & Management
Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow, U.P., India]
Artificial Intelligence & Data Science,
Grater Noida Department of Applied Computational Science & Engineering

22. Discuss the key characteristics of data, such as volume, velocity, variety, veracity, and
value. How do these characteristics influence data analysis?
23. Define Big Data and explain why traditional data processing methods may be
inadequate for handling it.
24. Describe the need for data analytics in modern business environments. Provide specific
examples of how data analytics can add value to organizations.
25. Explain the evolution of analytic scalability. How has the ability to handle large
volumes of data changed over time, and why is this evolution significant in data
analytics?
26. Differentiate between data analysis and reporting. How do these processes serve
distinct purposes in data analytics?
27. Discuss the key components of the analytic process, from data acquisition to insights
generation. How do data analytics tools facilitate this process?
28. Provide examples of modern data analytic tools and technologies and their specific
applications in data analysis.
29. Highlight key industries and domains where data analytics is commonly applied. Offer
specific examples of successful data analytics use cases in these contexts.
30. Explain the need for a structured Data Analytics Lifecycle. What are the primary
objectives of following a defined lifecycle in data analytics?
31. Define the key roles essential for the success of analytic projects. How do these roles
contribute to effective data analysis?
32. Outline the various phases of the Data Analytics Lifecycle, from discovery to
operationalization. Describe the purpose and activities in each phase.
33. In the context of data analytics, discuss the significance of the "discovery" phase and
provide examples of what it entails.
34. Describe the data preparation phase in the Data Analytics Lifecycle. Why is data
cleansing and preprocessing essential for effective analysis?
35. Explain the process of model planning in data analytics. How does it set the foundation
for subsequent analysis and insights?
36. Discuss the model-building phase and its role in data analytics. What techniques and
methodologies are commonly employed in this phase?
37. Explain the importance of effectively communicating results in data analytics. How
does this phase ensure that insights are actionable and valuable?
38. Define the operationalization phase in the Data Analytics Lifecycle. Why is it
necessary, and what challenges might arise during this phase?
39. Explain the concept of regression modeling and its primary purpose in data analysis.
40. Provide an example of a real-world problem where linear regression would be an
appropriate analytical technique.
41. What are the key assumptions of linear regression, and why are they important for
accurate analysis?
42. Define multivariate analysis and describe when it is preferable over univariate analysis.
43. How does multivariate analysis help in uncovering relationships between multiple
variables? Provide an example.
44. Explain the concept of covariance and its significance in multivariate analysis.
 [Approved by AICTE, Govt. of India & Affiliated to Dr. APJ
GL BAJAJ
Institute of Technologies & Management
Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow, U.P., India]
Artificial Intelligence & Data Science,
Grater Noida Department of Applied Computational Science & Engineering

45. What is Bayesian modeling, and how does it differ from frequentist statistics?
46. Describe the process of Bayesian inference and its applications in data analysis.
47. Provide an example of a real-world problem where Bayesian modeling can be applied
effectively.
48. Define support vector machines (SVM) and explain their role in classification
problems.
49. How do kernel methods enhance the capabilities of SVMs? Provide a practical
application of kernel methods in data analysis.
50. What are the advantages and limitations of support vector and kernel methods in data
analysis?
51. What is a time series, and how is it different from cross-sectional data? Provide an
example of a time series dataset.
52. Explain the difference between linear systems analysis and nonlinear dynamics in time
series analysis.
53. How can time series analysis be used to make forecasts and predictions in various
domains?
54. Define rule induction and describe its significance in data analysis.
55. Provide an example of a decision rule induction problem and explain how rules are
generated.
56. What are the challenges associated with rule induction, and how can they be addressed?
57. Explain the fundamental concepts of neural networks and their role in data analysis.
58. What is the process of learning and generalization in neural networks? How do neural
networks adapt to new data?
59. Provide an example of a real-world problem where neural networks are used for data
analysis.
60. Describe competitive learning in neural networks and how it differs from supervised
learning.
61. Provide an example of an application where competitive learning is employed in data
analysis.
62. Discuss the advantages and limitations of competitive learning in data analytics.
63. Explain the concept of principal component analysis (PCA) and its use in
dimensionality reduction.
64. How can PCA be integrated with neural networks to improve data analysis? Provide a
practical example.
65. What are the benefits of using PCA in data analytics, and under what circumstances is
it most valuable?
66. Define fuzzy logic and explain its role in modeling uncertainty in data analysis.
67. Describe the process of extracting fuzzy models from data and its applications in
decision-making.
68. Provide an example of a situation where fuzzy logic is beneficial for data analysis and
decision support.
69. Define structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data. Provide examples for each
type and explain their significance in data analytics.
 [Approved by AICTE, Govt. of India & Affiliated to Dr. APJ
GL BAJAJ
Institute of Technologies & Management
Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow, U.P., India]
Artificial Intelligence & Data Science,
Grater Noida Department of Applied Computational Science & Engineering

70. What are the key characteristics of data that impact the data analytics process? How
does the nature of data affect data analytics?
71. Describe the need for data analytics in modern business environments. Provide specific
examples of how data analytics can add value to organizations.
72. Explain the evolution of analytic scalability and how it has transformed the field of data
analytics. Provide historical context and relevant examples.
73. Differentiate between data analysis and reporting. Why is it important to understand
this distinction in the context of data analytics?
74. Discuss the modern data analytic tools and technologies used in the field. Highlight
their key features and how they contribute to data analysis.
75. Explore the applications of data analytics in various industries. Provide examples of
how data analytics has been used to solve real-world problems.
76. What is the data analytics lifecycle, and why is it important for successful analytic
projects? Describe the key phases involved in this lifecycle.
77. Identify and explain the key roles required for the successful execution of data analytics
projects. How do these roles contribute to the project's overall success?
78. Take one phase of the data analytics lifecycle (e.g., model building) and elaborate on
the processes and best practices involved. Provide insights into challenges that may
arise during this phase and how they can be addressed.
79. Define regression modeling and explain its use in data analysis. Provide examples of
situations where regression analysis is applicable.
80. What is multivariate analysis, and how does it differ from univariate analysis? Describe
the key techniques used in multivariate analysis and their significance in data analysis.
81. Discuss Bayesian modeling in the context of data analysis. Explain how Bayesian
inference and Bayesian networks are applied to solve real-world problems.
82. Explain the principles of support vector and kernel methods. Provide examples of when
and how these techniques are used for data analysis.
83. Describe the analysis of time series, including linear systems analysis and nonlinear
dynamics. How are these methods employed to analyze time-dependent data?
84. Explore neural networks, focusing on the topics of learning and generalization. Discuss
the role of neural networks in data analysis and their advantages and limitations.
85. Explain the concept of competitive learning in neural networks. How does competitive
learning contribute to unsupervised data analysis?
86. Discuss principal component analysis (PCA) and its relationship with neural networks.
How can PCA be used to reduce dimensionality in data analysis?
87. Provide an overview of fuzzy logic in data analysis. Describe the process of extracting
fuzzy models from data and the application of fuzzy decision trees. How do these
techniques handle uncertainty in data?
88. You plan to introduce a new pizza with a 10-inch diameter, 4 toppings, and a thick crust.
Using the coefficients from your regression analysis: Size (X1) = 2, Toppings (X2) =
3, Crust (X3) = 2, and the intercept (Constant) = 10, calculate the predicted price for
this new pizza.
 [Approved by AICTE, Govt. of India & Affiliated to Dr. APJ
GL BAJAJ
Institute of Technologies & Management
Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow, U.P., India]
Artificial Intelligence & Data Science,
Grater Noida Department of Applied Computational Science & Engineering

89. In a simple linear regression analysis, you have data on the diameter of pizzas (in
inches, X) and their corresponding prices (in dollars, Y). The regression equation is Y
= 2X + 5. Calculate the predicted price for a pizza with a diameter of 12 inches.
90. After conducting a multiple linear regression analysis with pizza size (X1), number of
toppings (X2), and type of crust (X3) as predictor variables, you obtain the following
coefficients: Size (X1) = 3, Toppings (X2) = 2, Crust (X3) = 1. What do these
coefficients mean in the context of predicting pizza cost?
91. You plan to introduce a new pizza with a 10-inch diameter, 4 toppings, and a thick crust.
Using the coefficients from your regression analysis: Size (X1) = 2, Toppings (X2) =
3, Crust (X3) = 2, and the intercept (Constant) = 10, calculate the predicted price for
this new pizza.