DA0-002 Data Acquisition and Preparation Practice Question
Which THREE are challenges in acquiring data from external sources? (Select three.)
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Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Data format inconsistency occurs when integrating data from different sources. Rate limiting is a common API restriction that limits how much data can be accessed. Licensing restrictions may limit the use or redistribution of acquired data. Data redundancy is an internal data quality issue, not a challenge specific to acquisition. Unauthorized access is a security concern but not a typical acquisition challenge.
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Data redundancy
Why it's wrong here
Data redundancy is an internal storage or quality issue, not directly related to acquisition from external sources.
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Unauthorized access
Why it's wrong here
Unauthorized access is a security risk, not a typical challenge in the acquisition process itself.
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Licensing restrictions
Why this is correct
External data may have legal restrictions on usage, sharing, or redistribution.
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Rate limiting
Why this is correct
APIs often impose rate limits that restrict the volume or frequency of data access.
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Data format inconsistency
Why this is correct
External sources often use different formats, requiring transformation before integration.
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