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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?

  • Highly specialized data types
  • Logical data types
  • Physical data types
  • Abstract data types (ADT) (correct)

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?

<p>Hash tables (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do data structures provide a means to manage efficiently?

<p>Large amounts of data (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a data structure in computer science?

<p>The main purpose of a data structure is to provide efficient organization, management, and storage format for data, enabling efficient access to the data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does an abstract data type (ADT) define?

<p>An abstract data type (ADT) defines the logical form of the data type.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the physical form of a data type implemented by?

<p>The physical form of a data type is implemented by a data structure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are different types of data structures suited to different applications?

<p>Different types of data structures are suited to different applications based on their specialized nature for specific tasks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of specialized data structures for specific tasks?

<p>Relational databases commonly use B-tree indexes for data retrieval, while compiler implementations usually use hash tables to look up identifiers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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