TrueCar created a 2-petabyte Hadoop data _________ which stores vast amounts of data in their native (original) format until they are needed, rather than forcing the integration of large volumes of data before analysis.
A) lake
B) ocean
C) pond
D) river

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The term "data lake" refers to a large storage repository that allows raw data to be stored in its original format until it's needed for analysis. This definition fits with the given context, which discusses TrueCar's creation of a Hadoop data lake to store large quantities of data in their original format. The other answer choices, such as "ocean," "pond," and "river," do not carry the same connotation of a large, unstructured data repository.

TrueCar Created a 2-Petabyte Hadoop Data _________ Which Stores Vast