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What is a data structure in computer science?
What is a data structure in computer science?
- A data organization, management, and storage format chosen for efficient data access (correct)
- A set of functions or operations that can be applied to data
- An algebraic equation about data
- A collection of random data values
What do data structures serve as the basis for?
What do data structures serve as the basis for?
- Highly specialized data types
- Logical data types
- Physical data types
- Abstract data types (ADT) (correct)
What do relational databases commonly use for data retrieval?
What do relational databases commonly use for data retrieval?
- Hash tables
- Arrays
- Linked lists
- B-tree indexes (correct)
What do compiler implementations usually use to look up identifiers?
What do compiler implementations usually use to look up identifiers?
What do data structures provide a means to manage efficiently?
What do data structures provide a means to manage efficiently?
What is the main purpose of a data structure in computer science?
What is the main purpose of a data structure in computer science?
What does an abstract data type (ADT) define?
What does an abstract data type (ADT) define?
What is the physical form of a data type implemented by?
What is the physical form of a data type implemented by?
How are different types of data structures suited to different applications?
How are different types of data structures suited to different applications?
What are some examples of specialized data structures for specific tasks?
What are some examples of specialized data structures for specific tasks?
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