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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?
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What do data structures provide a means to manage efficiently?
What do data structures provide a means to manage efficiently?
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What is the main purpose of a data structure in computer science?
What is the main purpose of a data structure in computer science?
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What does an abstract data type (ADT) define?
What does an abstract data type (ADT) define?
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What is the physical form of a data type implemented by?
What is the physical form of a data type implemented by?
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How are different types of data structures suited to different applications?
How are different types of data structures suited to different applications?
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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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