| A graph database, also referred to as a semantic database, is a software application designed to store, query and modify network graphs. A network graph is a visual construct that consists of nodes and edges. 
This type of NoSQL database is useful for working with data in business disciplines that involve complex relationships and dynamic schema, such as supply chain management, identifying the source of an IP telephony issue and creating "customers who bought this also looked at..." recommendation engines.
Graph databases are sometimes referred to as triple stores. Each triple, which may also be referred to as an assertion, has three main fields: a subject, a predicate and an object. Each subject, predicate or object is represented by a unique resource identifier (URI). While there are a number of different strategies that graph databases may use for storing triples, most use an index that abbreviates the three primary fields to {?s, ?p, ?o}. Continue reading...
Take today's Pop Quiz! Answer key below 1. What do you call a large collection of information that is organized so that it can be easily accessed, managed and updated?
Answer 2. What is a database's structure called?
a. schema
b. array
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3. Data _________ is the process of sorting through large data sets to identify patterns and establish relationships.
a. sampling
b. mining
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4. Neo4j is a NoSQL graph database management system with more than 400 commercial customers, including Cisco, eBay and LinkedIn. What does NoSQL stand for?
a. no structured query language
b. not only structured query language
Answer 5. Microsoft Office ____________ is a back-end tool in Office 365 that maps connections among employees, how often they collaborate and their use of Office 10 software tools.
a. Suite
b. Graph
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