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Data Types and Data Structures Introduction Quiz

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What are the basic elements of a specification of a data type?

The basic elements of a specification of a data type are to provide a facility to allow the programmer to define new data types.

What are primitive data types also called?

Primitive data types are also called base types, scalar types, unstructured types, or elementary types.

What is a data type?

A data type is a set of values, together with a set of operations on those values having certain properties.

What are numeric data types?

Numeric data types are types used to represent numeric values such as integers and floating-point numbers. Signup and view all the answers

In which languages do types classify according to a basic scheme with minor variations?

Algol-like languages such as Pascal, Algol68, C, Modula-2, Ada, and C++ classify types according to a basic scheme with minor variations. Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main categories of data types mentioned in the text?

Primitive Data Types and Composite Data Types Signup and view all the answers

What are the two types of numeric data mentioned in the text?

Integers and Floating-Point Numbers Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of composite data types listed in the text?

Vectors, Arrays, Slices, Associative Arrays, Records, Unions, Lists, Sets, Pointers Signup and view all the answers

What does the text mention as the most primitive form of data inside a computer?

A collection of bits Signup and view all the answers

How can program data be classified according to their types?

Program data can be classified either implicitly or explicitly Signup and view all the answers