NextMockSearch exams, e.g. SSC CGL, UPPSC, Lekhpal
Railways PYQCBT 2 2017

RRB NTPC · Question 9

In the context of information technology, the process of examining large, pre-existing databases in order to generate new useful information, is referred to as _____.

  1. simulating

  2. mining

  3. resourcing

  4. hewing

Show answer & explanation

Answer: (B) mining

Explanation

Data mining is the process of examining large existing databases to discover new, useful patterns and information.