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What is an Abstract Data Type (ADT)?
What is an Abstract Data Type (ADT)?
- A collection of data together with a set of operations on that data (correct)
- A type of programming language construct
- A method for hiding unnecessary details in software
- A specific implementation of a data structure
What are the typical operations on data in an ADT?
What are the typical operations on data in an ADT?
- Add data to a data collection, remove data from a data collection, ask questions about the data in a data collection (correct)
- Sort data, search for data, update data
- Create new data structures, delete data structures, modify data structures
- Allocate memory, deallocate memory, access memory
Why do Abstract Data Types (ADTs) help manage software complexity?
Why do Abstract Data Types (ADTs) help manage software complexity?
- They hide unnecessary details (correct)
- They make software maintenance more difficult
- They provide a specific implementation of data structures
- They allow for global changes in functionalities
What is the difference between an Abstract Data Type (ADT) and a data structure?
What is the difference between an Abstract Data Type (ADT) and a data structure?
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How does using an Abstract Data Type (ADT) benefit a programmer?
How does using an Abstract Data Type (ADT) benefit a programmer?
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What is an Abstract Data Type (ADT)?
What is an Abstract Data Type (ADT)?
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Why do ADTs help manage software complexity?
Why do ADTs help manage software complexity?
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What are typical operations on data in an ADT?
What are typical operations on data in an ADT?
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Can a programmer use an ADT without knowing its implementation?
Can a programmer use an ADT without knowing its implementation?
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What is the primary purpose of an ADT?
What is the primary purpose of an ADT?
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