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GTU 3170722 Big Data Analytics (BDA) Winter 2025 Paper Solution & PDF

B.E. · Computer Engineering · Semester 7 · Subject Code: 3170722
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Total Marks70 MarksExternal theory exam
Passing Marks23 Marks33% minimum cutoff
Exam Duration2.5 Hours10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Paper Structure5 QuestionsWith internal OR choices
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Question 1

14 MarksMedium
(a)

How is Semi-structured data different from Unstructured and Structured Data?

3 Marks
(b)
What is big data? Discuss it in terms of volume and velocity, veracity.
4 Marks
(c)
Explain Hadoop architecture and its component with proper diagram.
7 Marks

Question 2

14 MarksMedium
(a)

Explain any three commands of HDFS with syntax along with example of each.

3 Marks
(b)
Explain advantages and disadvantages of big data analytics.
4 Marks
(c)

What is Map Reduce? Explain working of various phases of Map Reduce with appropriate example and diagram.

7 Marks
OR OPTION
(c)
How does HDFS ensure data Integrity in a Hadoop Cluster?
7 Marks

Question 3

14 MarksMedium
(a)
Explain NoSQL business drivers.
3 Marks
(b)
Discuss various benefits of stream processing.
4 Marks
(c)

What is NoSQL database? Discuss key characteristics and advantages of NoSQL database.

7 Marks
OR OPTION
(a)
Discuss Four ways of how NoSQL systems handle Big Data problems?
3 Marks
(b)
What are Stream Computing and Sampling Data in a Stream?
4 Marks
(c)

Differentiate SQL and NoSQL databases. What are the applications of NoSQL database?

7 Marks

Question 4

14 MarksMedium
(a)
Write a short note on Decaying Window
3 Marks
(b)
Differentiate between Pig vs. Hive.
4 Marks
(c)
Explain working of Hive with proper steps and diagram.
7 Marks
OR OPTION
(a)
Write a short note on RTAP.
3 Marks
(b)
What is Zookeeper? List the benefits of it.
4 Marks
(c)
What is HiveQL? Explain various statements in HiveQL with example.
7 Marks

Question 5

14 MarksMedium
(a)
What is RDD? Explain role of RDD in Spark.
3 Marks
(b)
Explain: How samples are collected from data stream?
4 Marks
(c)
Explain Spark components in detail. Also list the features of Spark.
7 Marks
OR OPTION
(a)
Explain Storage mechanism in HBase
3 Marks
(b)
Discuss role of Data node and Name node in HDFS.
4 Marks
(c)

What is Apache Spark? What are the advantages of using Apache Spark over Hadoop? Explain in brief four major libraries of Apache Spark

7 Marks
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Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper and step-by-step solutions for Big Data Analytics (BDA) (Winter 2025, B.E. · Computer Engineering, Sem 7). Features complete 70-mark regular & remedial examination pattern, official marking distribution across all 5 questions, and direct 1-click official PDF download.

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