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What is an array defined as?
What is an array defined as?
An array is defined as the collection of similar type of data items stored at contiguous memory locations.
Arrays in C can only store primitive data types such as int, char, double, and float.
Arrays in C can only store primitive data types such as int, char, double, and float.
False (B)
How are elements accessed in a C array?
How are elements accessed in a C array?
Each data element can be randomly accessed by using its index number.
What is the benefit of using an array to store data?
What is the benefit of using an array to store data?
How does an array allow for easy access to elements?
How does an array allow for easy access to elements?
Which of these are properties of an array in C? (Select all that apply)
Which of these are properties of an array in C? (Select all that apply)
What optimization does the use of arrays provide in terms of code?
What optimization does the use of arrays provide in terms of code?
How can you iterate through the elements of an array?
How can you iterate through the elements of an array?
What is the advantage of arrays in terms of sorting?
What is the advantage of arrays in terms of sorting?
Arrays in C allow for random access to elements.
Arrays in C allow for random access to elements.
What is the primary disadvantage of arrays in C?
What is the primary disadvantage of arrays in C?
The syntax to declare an array in C is ______
.
The syntax to declare an array in C is ______
.
What is the simplest way to initialize elements in a C array?
What is the simplest way to initialize elements in a C array?
It is necessary to define the size of an array when initializing it during declaration in C.
It is necessary to define the size of an array when initializing it during declaration in C.
What type of data structure is a two-dimensional array considered to be?
What type of data structure is a two-dimensional array considered to be?
How is a two-dimensional array declared in C?
How is a two-dimensional array declared in C?
When initializing a two-dimensional array, you need to specify the size of both dimensions during declaration.
When initializing a two-dimensional array, you need to specify the size of both dimensions during declaration.
What does the term "passing an array" mean in the context of C programming?
What does the term "passing an array" mean in the context of C programming?
What are the different ways to declare a function that receives an array as an argument?
What are the different ways to declare a function that receives an array as an argument?
What is a C string defined as?
What is a C string defined as?
What purpose does the null character \0
serve in C strings?
What purpose does the null character \0
serve in C strings?
How can you declare a string in C?
How can you declare a string in C?
How does the strlen()
function work?
How does the strlen()
function work?
What does the strcpy()
function do?
What does the strcpy()
function do?
What happens when the strcat()
function is used?
What happens when the strcat()
function is used?
How does the strcmp()
function work in terms of comparing strings?
How does the strcmp()
function work in terms of comparing strings?
What effect does the strlwr()
function have on a string?
What effect does the strlwr()
function have on a string?
What does the strupr()
function do to a string?
What does the strupr()
function do to a string?
What is the purpose of the strstr()
function?
What is the purpose of the strstr()
function?
What is character arithmetic in C?
What is character arithmetic in C?
Why is character arithmetic in C used?
Why is character arithmetic in C used?
How can you get input from a user for a string in C?
How can you get input from a user for a string in C?
What does the stdio.h
header file provide?
What does the stdio.h
header file provide?
What is the purpose of the string.h
header file in C?
What is the purpose of the string.h
header file in C?
Flashcards
What is a C array?
What is a C array?
A collection of data items of the same type stored in contiguous memory locations. It allows storing primitive data types (like int, char, float, etc.) as well as derived types (like pointers, structures).
How are elements accessed in a C array?
How are elements accessed in a C array?
An array is like a row of boxes where each box has a unique address and can hold a value of a specific type. The index is like the box number and allows you to access the value directly.
What is the data type of an array?
What is the data type of an array?
The type of data the array can hold. This can be int, char, float, double, or others.
What is the size of an array?
What is the size of an array?
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How is a C array declared?
How is a C array declared?
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How is a C array initialized?
How is a C array initialized?
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How are array elements accessed and manipulated?
How are array elements accessed and manipulated?
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What's the key advantage of using an array?
What's the key advantage of using an array?
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What is code optimization in the context of arrays?
What is code optimization in the context of arrays?
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What is ease of traversing in arrays?
What is ease of traversing in arrays?
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What is ease of sorting in arrays?
What is ease of sorting in arrays?
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What is the fixed size limitation of arrays?
What is the fixed size limitation of arrays?
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How does the fixed size of an array compare to dynamic data structures?
How does the fixed size of an array compare to dynamic data structures?
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Study Notes
C Arrays
- An array is a collection of similar data types stored in contiguous memory locations.
- Arrays are derived data types in C and can store primitive data types (int, char, double, float) and derived data types (pointers, structures).
- Arrays offer random access to elements using their index number.
- Arrays are beneficial for storing similar data elements, like student marks in multiple subjects.
Properties of Arrays
- Each array element is of the same data type and size.
- Array elements are stored contiguously in memory, starting with the smallest memory location for the first element.
- Array elements can be accessed randomly; the address of each element is calculated using the base address and element size.
Advantages of C Arrays
- Code Optimization: Requires less code for data access.
- Ease of Traversal: Easily retrieves elements using loops.
- Ease of Sorting: Requires only a few lines of code to sort elements.
- Random Access: Ability to access any element directly.
Disadvantages of C Arrays
- Fixed Size: Size is fixed at declaration time and cannot be dynamically changed.
Declaration of C Arrays
data_type array_name[array_size];
- Example:
int marks[5];
(declares an integer array named 'marks' with 5 elements)
Initialization of C Arrays
- Elements can be initialized using their index.
- Example:
marks[0]=80; marks[1]=60; ... marks[4]=75;
- Initialize at the time of declaration:
int marks[5] = {20,30,40,50,60};
- You do not need to specify the size when initializing at the time of declaration:
int marks[] = {20, 30, 40, 50, 60};
Two-Dimensional Arrays
- A 2D array is an array of arrays.
- It is organized as rows and columns (matrices).
- Example:
int twodimen[4][3];
(4 rows, 3 columns) - Initialization:
int arr[4][3]={{1,2,3},{2,3,4},{3,4,5},{4,5,6}};
Passing Arrays to Functions
- To pass arrays to functions, pass the array name as the argument.
- The
array_name
represents the base address (address of the first element).
C Strings
- A string is a one-dimensional array of characters terminated by a null character ('\0').
- The last character must always be '\0' to define the end of a string.
- Two ways to declare strings:
By char array
:char ch[10]={'j','a','v','a','t','p','o','i','n','t','\0'};
By string literal
:char ch[]="javatpoint";
String Functions (in string.h)
strlen()
: Returns the length of a string (without the null terminator).strcpy()
: Copies the contents of one string to another.strcat()
: Concatenates (joins) two strings together.strcmp()
: Compares two strings. Returns 0 if they are equal.strrev()
: Reverses a string.strlwr()
: Converts a string to lowercase.strupr()
: Converts a string to uppercase.strstr()
: Locates a substring within a string.
Character Arithmetic
- Character data types have integer values(ASCII values) associated with them.
- Arithmetic operations performed on characters will result in integer calculations.
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