Which of the following is one of the Five Vs of Big Data?

• A. Velocity, Volume, Value, Variety, Veracity
• B. Velocity, Volume, Validity, Variety, Veracity
• C. Velocity, Volume, Value, Variety, Validity
• D. Velocity, Size, Value, Variety, Veracity

Answer: (A)

The Five Vs describe the defining characteristics of Big Data. Among the choices, the one that lists Volume, Velocity, Variety, Veracity, and Value matches the widely cited set. Volume reflects the sheer amount of data; Velocity is the speed at which data is generated and processed; Variety captures the different data types (structured, unstructured, semi-structured); Veracity concerns data quality and trustworthiness; Value emphasizes the usefulness and business impact derived from the data. Other options replace or omit terms (such as Validity or Size instead of Veracity or Volume, or leaving out Value), which doesn’t align with the standard framing of Big Data’s characteristics.