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What is a single-dimensional array used for?
What is a single-dimensional array used for?
- Storing values in non-contiguous memory locations
- Storing a single value at a time
- Storing a list of values of the same data type (correct)
- Storing multiple values of different data types
How should a single-dimensional array be declared in C?
How should a single-dimensional array be declared in C?
- Only by specifying the data type
- By using a predefined constant as the size
- By defining both the data type and the size of the array (correct)
- Using dynamic memory allocation only
What is the benefit of using a constant for the array size?
What is the benefit of using a constant for the array size?
- It provides a predefined limit that can enhance code readability (correct)
- It allows multiple data types to be stored in the array
- It simplifies the syntax of array declaration
- It makes array resizing easier during execution
Where are the elements of a single-dimensional array stored in memory?
Where are the elements of a single-dimensional array stored in memory?
Which of the following is an example of correctly defining a single-dimensional array with a constant?
Which of the following is an example of correctly defining a single-dimensional array with a constant?
What is the purpose of the given for loop in the context provided?
What is the purpose of the given for loop in the context provided?
What will happen if an index exceeding the declared size of an array is accessed?
What will happen if an index exceeding the declared size of an array is accessed?
What characteristic differentiates arrays from scalar variables?
What characteristic differentiates arrays from scalar variables?
How can a two-dimensional array be initialized in C?
How can a two-dimensional array be initialized in C?
Which function can be used to read values into an array from user input?
Which function can be used to read values into an array from user input?
In what scenario is it preferable to use arrays instead of scalar variables?
In what scenario is it preferable to use arrays instead of scalar variables?
How does the C programming language treat array indices?
How does the C programming language treat array indices?
What must be specified when passing a two-dimensional array to a function in C?
What must be specified when passing a two-dimensional array to a function in C?
Which statement about multidimensional arrays is true?
Which statement about multidimensional arrays is true?
Which of the following correctly represents a one-dimensional array declaration for integers in C?
Which of the following correctly represents a one-dimensional array declaration for integers in C?
What is the output statement for displaying the value at a specific index in an array?
What is the output statement for displaying the value at a specific index in an array?
What is the storage allocation for a one-dimensional array of doubles declared as 'double prices[6];'?
What is the storage allocation for a one-dimensional array of doubles declared as 'double prices[6];'?
Which statement about the initialization of array elements is true?
Which statement about the initialization of array elements is true?
In the context of the provided output example, what are users prompted to do?
In the context of the provided output example, what are users prompted to do?
Which statement about two-dimensional arrays is true regarding braces in initialization?
Which statement about two-dimensional arrays is true regarding braces in initialization?
What type of data can be stored in an array declared as 'char code[4];'?
What type of data can be stored in an array declared as 'char code[4];'?
What is the result of the following code snippet: max = price[i];
?
What is the result of the following code snippet: max = price[i];
?
How is the array 'int vals[3][2]' initialized if written as 'int vals[3][2] = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6};'?
How is the array 'int vals[3][2]' initialized if written as 'int vals[3][2] = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6};'?
What does the one-dimensional array declaration 'float amount[100];' represent?
What does the one-dimensional array declaration 'float amount[100];' represent?
What is the main characteristic of global arrays?
What is the main characteristic of global arrays?
Which statement about static local arrays is true?
Which statement about static local arrays is true?
What happens to automatic local arrays when a function is called?
What happens to automatic local arrays when a function is called?
Which of the following is NOT true regarding the initialization of static local arrays?
Which of the following is NOT true regarding the initialization of static local arrays?
How is memory allocated for automatic local arrays?
How is memory allocated for automatic local arrays?
Which of the following best describes the life cycle of a static local array?
Which of the following best describes the life cycle of a static local array?
What differentiates automatic local arrays from static local arrays?
What differentiates automatic local arrays from static local arrays?
What is a key feature of global arrays in terms of memory retention?
What is a key feature of global arrays in terms of memory retention?
What occurs when a character array is initialized with a string literal?
What occurs when a character array is initialized with a string literal?
What is the effect of passing an individual array element to a function?
What is the effect of passing an individual array element to a function?
What is a key difference between declaring a character array with and without size specifications but using initializers?
What is a key difference between declaring a character array with and without size specifications but using initializers?
Which of the following declarations is equivalent to char codes[] = "sample"?
Which of the following declarations is equivalent to char codes[] = "sample"?
What will happen if you try to access an array element out of its declared bounds?
What will happen if you try to access an array element out of its declared bounds?
Why is it unnecessary to specify the size when initializing an array with an initializer list?
Why is it unnecessary to specify the size when initializing an array with an initializer list?
When passing an array to a function in a programming language, what is typically passed?
When passing an array to a function in a programming language, what is typically passed?
What syntactic form can simplify initializing character arrays?
What syntactic form can simplify initializing character arrays?
What happens when an entire array is passed to a function by reference?
What happens when an entire array is passed to a function by reference?
Why is it generally advisable to omit the size of the array in the function header?
Why is it generally advisable to omit the size of the array in the function header?
What could be a consequence of making duplicate copies of large arrays during function calls?
What could be a consequence of making duplicate copies of large arrays during function calls?
Which statement accurately reflects passing arrays to functions?
Which statement accurately reflects passing arrays to functions?
In the example findMax(grades);
, what is being passed to the function?
In the example findMax(grades);
, what is being passed to the function?
What is one advantage of passing the entire array rather than individual elements?
What is one advantage of passing the entire array rather than individual elements?
What is a reason why passing the entire array by reference is preferred in many cases?
What is a reason why passing the entire array by reference is preferred in many cases?
What is a potential drawback of passing individual elements instead of an entire array?
What is a potential drawback of passing individual elements instead of an entire array?
Flashcards
One-Dimensional Array
One-Dimensional Array
An array that stores a list of values of the same data type in contiguous memory locations.
Scalar Variable
Scalar Variable
A variable that can store only one value at a time.
Array Declaration
Array Declaration
Declaring an array involves specifying the data type and the size of the array.
Array Size
Array Size
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Contiguous Memory
Contiguous Memory
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Array Initialization
Array Initialization
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Constant for Array Size
Constant for Array Size
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Data Type
Data Type
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Array element assignment
Array element assignment
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Array input with for loop
Array input with for loop
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Array bounds check
Array bounds check
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Two-dimensional array initialization
Two-dimensional array initialization
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Initializing 2D arrays (simplified)
Initializing 2D arrays (simplified)
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Out-of-bounds index
Out-of-bounds index
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Passing 2D arrays to functions
Passing 2D arrays to functions
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Finding Maximum Value
Finding Maximum Value
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scanf
function
scanf
function
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Array Memory Allocation
Array Memory Allocation
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Output Array Data
Output Array Data
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Array initialization (one-dimensional)
Array initialization (one-dimensional)
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2D array parameter (function)
2D array parameter (function)
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Array data type
Array data type
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Global Arrays
Global Arrays
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Local Arrays
Local Arrays
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Static Local Arrays
Static Local Arrays
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Automatic Local Arrays
Automatic Local Arrays
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Array Initialization (automatic)
Array Initialization (automatic)
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Array Initialization (explicit)
Array Initialization (explicit)
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Static vs. Automatic
Static vs. Automatic
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Array Lifetime
Array Lifetime
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Passing an Array by Reference
Passing an Array by Reference
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Why Passing by Reference for Arrays?
Why Passing by Reference for Arrays?
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Function Argument: Array Size
Function Argument: Array Size
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Array Modification in Function
Array Modification in Function
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Two-Dimensional Arrays
Two-Dimensional Arrays
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Accessing Elements in 2D Arrays
Accessing Elements in 2D Arrays
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Example: 2D Array Declaration
Example: 2D Array Declaration
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2D Array Application
2D Array Application
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Omitting Array Size
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Character Array Simplification
Character Array Simplification
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Passing Array Elements by Value
Passing Array Elements by Value
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What's the function's perspective on array elements?
What's the function's perspective on array elements?
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How do you access elements in an array?
How do you access elements in an array?
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Why is a null terminator important?
Why is a null terminator important?
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What are the advantages of array initialization with a string literal?
What are the advantages of array initialization with a string literal?
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What is the difference between passing an array element by value and passing the entire array?
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Study Notes
Module 7: Arrays
- Arrays are used to store multiple values of the same data type.
- Unlike scalar variables, which hold a single value, arrays hold a collection of related values.
- A single-dimensional array is a list of individual items of the same scalar data type.
- Arrays are stored in contiguous memory locations
- Elements in an array are accessed by their position (index)
- The index starts at 0.
- Arrays can be initialized during declaration.
- Initializing is done by listing values within braces, separated by commas
Learning Objectives
- Understand and manipulate arrays in C.
Outline
- Lesson 7.1: One-Dimensional Arrays
- Input and Output of Array Values
- Lesson 7.2: Array Initialization
- Lesson 7.3: Arrays as Function Arguments
- Lesson 7.4: Two-Dimensional Arrays
Overview
- Scalar variables store a single value at a time. A scalar is an atomic type, which can't be subdivided. A set of values of the same data type can be logically grouped
- Arrays are a collection of values of the same data type
- Single-dimensional arrays organize and store data.
- Multi-dimensional arrays are also studied and how to declare and use such arrays.
Summary: Single-Dimensional Array
- Data structure to store a list of values of the same data type
- Declared by specifying the data type and the size.
- Example:
int num [100]
. This creates an integer array of size 100. - Use constants for array size to avoid retyping.
- Example:
#define MAXSIZE 100
, thenint num [MAXSIZE]
.
- Example:
Summary: Single-Dimensional Array (Continued)
- Array elements are stored in consecutive memory locations
- Elements are accessed through their index.
- Example:
num[22]
. - Subscripts start at 0 (the first element), following sequentially upwards.
- Arrays can be initialized during declaration:
- Example:
int nums[] = {3, 7, 8, 15};
Summary: Single-Dimensional Array (Continued)
- Arrays are passed to functions by passing their name as an argument.
- The function receives the address of the first array element(not a copy), ensuring modifications made to array elements affect original
- Size of the array can be omitted in function parameters.
Summary: Two-Dimensional Arrays
- Declared by specifying both row and column sizes
- Example:
int mat [ROWS][COLS]
,where ROWS is the number of rows and COLS the number of columns. - Can be initialized during declaration, with values listed row by row within braces, separated by commas;
- Example:
int vals[ROWS][COLS] = { {1, 2}, {3,4}, {5, 6} };
.
Summary: Two-Dimensional Arrays (Continued)
- Arrays are passed to functions by passing the array name as an argument.
- The row size can sometimes be omitted from the parameter declaration but, the column size must still be specified.
- Arrays are stored in row-wise order in memory
Lesson 7.1: One-Dimensional Arrays
- Arrays, in C, are collections of values of the same data type.
- Each array element is stored in contiguous memory locations
- Elements can be accessed based on their index.
- In C, elements are accessed using their position/index, using brackets.
Input and Output of Array Values
- Array elements can be assigned values using individual assignment statements, or through scanf() function.
- Example:
price [5] = 10.69 ;
- Example:
scanf (“%d %lf”, &grades[0], &price[2] )
- Example:
- For input, use
for
statements to loop through the array for interactive entry of values.
Input and Output of Array Values (Continued)
for
statement used for accessing and displaying array elements and performing operations such as adding up elements.- In C, array indices can't be checked by the compiler.
- You need to be careful with the bounds of an array to avoid errors.
Lesson 7.2: Array Initialization
- Arrays, like scalar variables, can be declared inside or outside a function.
- Local arrays - within functions
- Global Arrays - declared outside functions
- Static arrays-declared as
static
. Static arrays retain their values until the program ends.
Lesson 7.2: Array Initialization (Continued)
- Initializers - values assigned in declarations. They are listed in the order they appear in the array, for example when declaring
int grades [5] = {98, 87, 92, 79, 85}
; - Whitespace, such as tabs (
\t
), newlines, (\n
), and spaces are ignored by C in initialization. - When there are fewer initializers than array elements in declaration, remaining elements are set to 0.
- Arrays can have their sizes omitted when initialized. The compiler automatically detects the size from the declaration's initializers values.
Lesson 7.2: Array Initialization (Continued)
- Character arrays - can be initialized with strings omitting the brackets and commas.
- A
\0
is automatically appended to the end of the initializer to mark the end of the string.
Lesson 7.3: Arrays as Function Arguments
- Passing Individual Array Elements - passing values to functions. Any changes within the function do not affect the original array.
- Passing the Entire Array - the function receives the original data. Changes inside the function directly affect the original array.
Lesson 7.4: Two-Dimensional Arrays
- Arrays are tables with rows and columns.
- Initializations are row-by-row, similar to one-dimensional arrays. The inner braces can be omitted for simplicity.
Lesson 7.4: Two-Dimensional Arrays (Continued)
- Passing 2D arrays to functions works similarly to 1D arrays; passing a reference (not a copy) to the whole array allows direct modifications to the original array in the function.
Assignment 4
- Practical uses of 1D arrays: storing lists of grades, prices of items, etc.
- Explain reasoning.
- Practical uses of 2D arrays: storing game boards, spreadsheet data, etc.
- Explain reasoning.
- Important considerations regarding plagiarism.
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This quiz covers Module 7 of C Programming, focusing on arrays. Learn how to handle single-dimensional and two-dimensional arrays, understand array initialization, and pass arrays as function arguments. Mastering these concepts is essential for effective programming in C.