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What is a data type in computer science and programming?
What is a data type in computer science and programming?
- A collection of data values with specified operations and representations (correct)
- A set of functions for manipulating data
- A specific value used in programming languages
- A type of data structure
What are the basic data types supported by most programming languages?
What are the basic data types supported by most programming languages?
- Integer numbers, floating-point numbers, characters, and Booleans (correct)
- Arrays, stacks, queues, and linked lists
- File, date, time, and void
- Pointers, structures, unions, and enumerations
Why may a data type be specified in a program?
Why may a data type be specified in a program?
- For similarity, convenience, or to focus the attention (correct)
- To restrict the number of variables in the program
- To increase the program's execution speed
- To reduce the memory usage
What does a data type specification in a program constrain?
What does a data type specification in a program constrain?
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Do all programming languages explicitly include the notion of data type?
Do all programming languages explicitly include the notion of data type?
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