UGC NET CSE | December 2015 | Part 2 | Question: 31

Question

A data cube $C,$ has $n$ dimensions, and each dimensions has exactly $p$ distinct values in the base cuboid. Assume that there are no concept hierarchies associated with the dimensions. What is the maximum number of cells possible in the data cube, $C?$

• A. $p^n$
• B. $p$
• C. $(2^n-1)(p+1)$
• D. $(p+1)^n$

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From which subject this question is?

Answer 1

The maximum number of cells possible (including both base cells and aggregate cells) in the data cube, C: (p + 1)ⁿ.

So, correct answer is D.