Mastering Computer Science Data Structures
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Which of the following best describes a data structure?

  • An algebraic structure about data
  • A collection of data values with relationships among them
  • A set of functions or operations applied to data
  • A format for storing and organizing data efficiently (correct)
  • What is the purpose of a data structure?

  • To retrieve data from relational databases
  • To implement the physical form of a data type
  • To define the logical form of a data type
  • To manage large amounts of data efficiently (correct)
  • Which data structure is commonly used in relational databases for data retrieval?

  • B-tree indexes (correct)
  • Hash tables
  • Linked lists
  • Stacks
  • What is the relationship between data structures and abstract data types (ADT)?

    <p>Data structures implement the physical form of ADT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are different types of data structures suited to different kinds of applications?

    <p>To improve efficiency and performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a product type in algebraic data types?

    <p>Tuples and records</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a constructor in a variant type?

    <p>To create a value of a variant type</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are the values of a product type different from the values of a sum type?

    <p>Product type values contain several fields, while sum type values are grouped into variants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the set of all possible values of a product type?

    <p>The Cartesian product of the sets of all possible values of its field types</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a sum type in algebraic data types?

    <p>Tagged or disjoint unions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes open data?

    <p>Data that is accessible and editable by anyone for any purpose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the goals of the open data movement?

    <p>To encourage the sharing and accessibility of data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the open data movement and intellectual property rights?

    <p>The open data movement is paralleled by a rise in intellectual property rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is linked open data?

    <p>Data that is only accessible through hyperlinks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the most important forms of open data?

    <p>Open government data</p> Signup and view all the answers

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