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What is a data structure in computer science?
What is a data structure in computer science?
- A form of data type that doesn't require any functions or operations
- A data organization, management, and storage format chosen for efficient data access (correct)
- A collection of random data values
- A type of data format used only in relational databases
What do data structures serve as the basis for?
What do data structures serve as the basis for?
- Algebraic structures
- Logical data types
- Abstract data types (ADT) (correct)
- Physical data types
What are relational databases commonly using for data retrieval?
What are relational databases commonly using for data retrieval?
- Arrays
- Hash tables
- Linked lists
- B-tree indexes (correct)
What do data structures provide a means to manage efficiently?
What do data structures provide a means to manage efficiently?
What are data structures usually chosen for in computer science?
What are data structures usually chosen for in computer science?