Introduction to Data Analytics and Visualization Unit 1 – Introduction to Data Analytics: AKTU previous year questions
21 AKTU questions from Unit 1 (Introduction to Data Analytics) asked in 2023–2026, tagged by marks, year and topic. In short: about 27 marks of every paper come from this unit; the most asked topic is Analytics Foundations (9 times); 18 questions came back in a later year. The latest ones are listed below; on the page you can filter them by 2-mark or long questions, topic and repeats.
Unit 1 previous year questions
- Define Data Analytics and explain its importance in decision making. (2 marks, 2026, Analytics Foundations)
- Differentiate between structured, semi-structured and unstructured data. (2 marks, 2026, Data Basics)
- List and briefly explain the phases of Data Analytics lifecycle. (2 marks, 2026, Analytics Lifecycle)
- Explain sources and characteristics of data with suitable examples. (7 marks, 2026, Data Basics)
- Explain Data Analytics lifecycle with a neat diagram and example. (7 marks, 2026, Analytics Lifecycle)
- Analyze the role of data analytics in modern organizations. (7 marks, 2026, Analytics Foundations)
- What are the challenges and solutions associated with scaling analytics in modern organizations? (2 marks, 2025, Analytics Foundations)
- How do modern tools bridge the gap between analysis and reporting? (2 marks, 2025, Process And Tools)
- Describe the key characteristics of Big Data. How do these characteristics necessitate the development of advanced analytics platforms? (7 marks, 2025, Analytics Foundations)
- How has the need for data analytics evolved with the advent of IoT and real-time systems? Provide relevant examples. (7 marks, 2025, Analytics Foundations)
- Define the term 'analytic lifecycle.' How do the roles of stakeholders vary across its different phases? (7 marks, 2025, Analytics Lifecycle)
- What are the features of Big Data? (2 marks, 2024, Analytics Foundations)
Most asked Unit 1 topics
- Analytics Foundations – asked 9 times
- Analytics Lifecycle – asked 5 times
- Data Basics – asked 4 times
Unit 1 question pattern
- 2-mark questions: 9 asked in 2023–2026
- 7-mark questions: 10 asked in 2023–2026
- 10-mark questions: 2 asked in 2023–2026
- About 27 marks from Unit 1 in every paper
- 18 questions were asked again in a later year
Unit 1 questions year by year
- 2026: 6 Unit 1 questions asked (27 marks across that year's papers)
- 2025: 5 Unit 1 questions asked (25 marks across that year's papers)
- 2024: 5 Unit 1 questions asked (25 marks across that year's papers)
- 2023: 5 Unit 1 questions asked (31 marks across that year's papers)