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What must be considered when choosing the sorting criteria for toys?
What must be considered when choosing the sorting criteria for toys?
- The material of the toy
- The color of the toy
- The size of the toy (correct)
- The weight of the toy
Why does data in a computer need to be represented in binary?
Why does data in a computer need to be represented in binary?
- To reduce the amount of storage space required
- To eliminate ambiguity in representing data (correct)
- To ensure faster processing of data
- To allow for more complex calculations
What is one of the common computer encoding systems used for sorting alphanumeric codes?
What is one of the common computer encoding systems used for sorting alphanumeric codes?
- UTF-8
- ISO 8859
- ASCII (correct)
- EBCDIC
Why is sorting alphabetically not always straightforward?
Why is sorting alphabetically not always straightforward?
What is the potential consequence of a tiny flaw in an algorithm when repeated millions of times?
What is the potential consequence of a tiny flaw in an algorithm when repeated millions of times?
How are tasks of searching and sorting compared to everyday tasks completed by humans?
How are tasks of searching and sorting compared to everyday tasks completed by humans?
Why does sorting things make it easier for humans to search for them?
Why does sorting things make it easier for humans to search for them?
What kind of data do programmers typically work with when performing searches, according to the text?
What kind of data do programmers typically work with when performing searches, according to the text?
In the given Java code, what does the special code "\n" indicate?
In the given Java code, what does the special code "\n" indicate?
Why is syntax crucial in computer programming?
Why is syntax crucial in computer programming?
What is the significance of adding comments to code, as mentioned in the text?
What is the significance of adding comments to code, as mentioned in the text?
Why is it important for experienced coders to learn skills to prevent code from doing something different than the intention?
Why is it important for experienced coders to learn skills to prevent code from doing something different than the intention?
