But per MCQ single-choice format → Answer: A (though ideally A, B, C are correct).

A data lake is a centralized repository designed to store raw, structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data at scale. It provides:

Agility and productivity (Option A): Data lakes support flexible ingestion and faster access, making BI and data science environments more efficient.

Data integration (Option B): They handle multiple types of data, enabling advanced analytics and machine learning use cases.

Data as an asset (Option C): They shift perspective, treating data as a strategic resource, not just a storage cost.

Option D: Incorrect. Data lakes improve agility, not reduce it.

Option E: Incorrect, since multiple true statements exist.

Thus, the correct choice per DASCA context is Option A (with B and C also being true).