UN-CEBD: 10 MCQs to Test Your Knowledge on the Committee of Experts on Big Data

 Test your knowledge on the UN Committee of Experts on Big Data (UN-CEBD). This set of 10 multiple-choice questions covers its establishment, objectives, challenges, and India's recent involvement, perfect for students and professionals interested in big data and official statistics.

Multiple Choice Questions on the UN Committee of Experts on Big Data (UN-CEBD)

1. When was the UN Committee of Experts on Big Data and Data Science for Official Statistics (UN-CEBD) established?
   • A) 2012
   • B) 2014
   • C) 2016
   • D) 2018
     Answer: B) 2014
2. Which country was the first chair of the UN-CEBD?
   • A) India
   • B) Australia
   • C) Canada
   • D) United States
     Answer: B) Australia
3. What is one of the main objectives of the UN-CEBD?
   • A) To develop video games
   • B) To monitor and report on sustainable development goals
   • C) To promote tourism
   • D) To conduct scientific experiments
     Answer: B) To monitor and report on sustainable development goals
4. How often does the Governance Advisory Board of the UN-CEBD meet?
   • A) Once a year
   • B) Twice a year
   • C) Four times a year
   • D) Monthly
     Answer: C) Four times a year
5. What type of data does the UN-CEBD focus on?
   • A) Only structured data
   • B) Only unstructured data
   • C) Big data for official statistics
   • D) None of the above
     Answer: C) Big data for official statistics
6. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of big data mentioned in the context of UN-CEBD?
   • A) Volume
   • B) Velocity
   • C) Variety
   • D) Virtuality
     Answer: D) Virtuality
7. What significant step did India take regarding the UN-CEBD in January 2025?
   • A) Became the chair of the committee
   • B) Joined the committee as a member
   • C) Withdrew from the committee
   • D) Established a new committee
     Answer: B) Joined the committee as a member
8. What is one challenge that the UN-CEBD aims to address?
   • A) Reducing internet access
   • B) Enhancing traditional statistical methods only
   • C) Methodology and quality in big data usage
   • D) Promoting social media
     Answer: C) Methodology and quality in big data usage
9. Which agenda does the UN-CEBD specifically support through its initiatives?
   • A) The Paris Agreement
   • B) The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
   • C) The Kyoto Protocol
   • D) The Millennium Development Goals
     Answer: B) The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
10. What is one way that UN-CEBD promotes capacity-building?
    • A) By hosting international sporting events
    • B) Through training and sharing experiences
    • C) By limiting access to data
    • D) By focusing solely on theoretical knowledge
      Answer: B) Through training and sharing experiences