Data Types in Programming

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What is the default data type used for integral values unless there is a concern about memory space?

  • int (correct)
  • long
  • short
  • float

What data type is used to store a single character in Java?

  • double
  • float
  • boolean
  • char (correct)

Which of the following data types is used when a wider range than int is needed?

  • int
  • short
  • float
  • long (correct)

What is the purpose of the float data type?

<p>To save memory in large arrays of floating-point numbers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the default data type used for decimal values?

<p>double (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which class in the java.util package is used to read data from the standard input device and store data into variables?

<p>Scanner (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using the import statement in Java?

<p>To import a specific class or package into the current file (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the syntax to import a specific class into the current file in Java?

<p>import package_name.Class_name; (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using the asterisk (*) wildcard character in an import statement?

<p>To import all the classes contained in a particular package (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the hierarchy of integer data types in Java from lowest to highest precision?

<p>byte, short, int, long (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using the byte data type in Java?

<p>To save memory space in large arrays (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many built-in primitive data types are supported in Java?

<p>8 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Java, what is the purpose of the import statement?

<p>To import external libraries (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the return type of a method that does not return any value?

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

What is the data type of the variable 'a' in the given code snippet?

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

What is the purpose of the package statement in Java?

<p>To declare a package (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the return type of a method is not compatible with the type of value being returned?

<p>The program will not compile (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the data type of the variable 'name' in the given code snippet?

<p>String (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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