Alteryx Foundation Micro-Credential Practice Exam

Which of the following is an example of a structured data format?

1. HTML files

2. JSON files

3. Comma-separated values (CSV)

4. Text documents

The correct answer is: Comma-separated values (CSV)

The example provided, comma-separated values (CSV), represents a structured data format because it organizes data into a tabular structure, where each line corresponds to a record and each value within that line is separated by a specific delimiter (in this case, a comma). This clear structure allows for easy parsing and automated processing by various software and systems, making it straightforward to analyze and manipulate the data. In contrast, HTML files are primarily used for web page formatting and contain data in a semi-structured format that is not inherently tabular. JSON files, while structured in a specific format that allows for hierarchies and nested data, are often considered semi-structured since they can vary significantly in structure and design. Text documents typically contain unstructured or free-form text without any organized format that delineates distinct data points. This lack of structure makes it difficult to easily extract or analyze specific pieces of data directly.