Programming Techniques: Arrays and Variables

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Which syntax correctly defines an array with the integers 1, 2, and 3?

  • array = [1, 2, 3] (correct)
  • array {1, 2, 3}
  • array = <1, 2, 3>
  • array: (1, 2, 3)

In most programming languages, the index of the first element in an array is one.

False (B)

What is the purpose of the pop() function in relation to arrays?

To remove elements from an array.

An array where the index starts at one is known as a ______ array.

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Match the following array definitions with their characteristics:

<p>Zero-indexed array = Index starts at zero One-indexed array = Index starts at one Pop function = Removes the last element from the array Empty array = Contains no elements</p> Signup and view all the answers

What will happen when the line 'highscores = 8' is executed in the program 'highscores = [125,63,35,12]'?

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The append() function is used to add multiple elements to an array.

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What is the purpose of the extend() function in arrays?

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The function used to remove the last item from an array is called ______.

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Match the following array functions with their purposes:

<p>Append() = Add a single element to the end of the array Extend() = Add multiple elements to the end of the array Remove() = Delete a specific element from the array Clear() = Remove all elements from the array</p> Signup and view all the answers

What would be the output of printing the array 'highscores' using the print function directly?

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Using an asterisk (*) before the array name in the print function will display the elements in a list format.

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How can the elements of an array be printed each on a new line?

<p>By using print(*array_name, sep='\n')</p> Signup and view all the answers

To print the elements of an array without brackets and commas, you can use an asterisk () before the name of the array, like this: print(______).

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Match the printing method with its description:

<p>print(highscores) = Prints elements with brackets and commas print(*highscores) = Prints elements without brackets and commas print(*highscores, sep='\n') = Prints each element on a new line for element in highscores: print(element) = Prints each element in a loop</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which programming construct allows for repeating a block of code based on a condition?

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An array can only hold a single type of data.

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What function in programming can be used to count the number of elements in an array?

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To create an array, the identifier is followed by the equals symbol and then open and closed ______.

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Match the programming constructs with their descriptions:

<p>Sequence = Executes instructions in the order they are written Selection = Chooses between different paths based on conditions Iteration = Repeats a block of code multiple times based on criteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of slicing an array?

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In an array, each value is referred to as an element.

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What is the difference between a variable and an array?

<p>A variable stores one value, while an array stores multiple values under a single name.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The len() function can be used to remove elements from an array.

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What is the syntax for using the slice function?

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The function _______ sorts the elements of an array into ascending order.

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Match the following array functions with their descriptions:

<p>reverse() = Reverses the elements in an array sort() = Sorts an array into ascending order count() = Returns the number of occurrences of a specific element clear() = Removes all elements from an array</p> Signup and view all the answers

What will the following code output: print(len([10, 20, 30, 40]))?

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The slice() function modifies the original array.

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How many elements are removed from the array using the clear() function?

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What does the function max() do?

<p>Returns the maximum value in the array. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

User input cannot be used in array functions like append or insert.

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What does the remove() function do when used with an array?

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The function min() is used to return the ______ value in the array.

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Match the following functions to their descriptions:

<p>min() = Returns the minimum value in the array. max() = Returns the maximum value in the array. remove() = Removes a specified element from the array. append() = Adds an element to the end of the array.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the provided example, what input is expected from the user when removing a highscore?

<p>The score to be removed. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The method ages.append(5) always appends the value 5 to the ages array regardless of user input.

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To append a user inputted value to an array, you would use the syntax ______(choice).

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Flashcards

Array

A group of elements stored in a specific order, accessed using sequential indexes.

Array declaration

The way to create an array. It uses square brackets to enclose the elements, separated by commas.

Array index

A number representing the position of an element in an array, starting from zero.

Array access

Accessing a specific element in an array using its index, enclosed in square brackets.

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Zero-indexed array

Arrays where the index starts from 0. Most programming languages use this convention.

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What is an array?

A data structure used to store a collection of values under a single name.

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What's an element in an array?

An individual value stored within an array.

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How to create an array?

To create an array, use the array identifier followed by an equals sign and square brackets. Elements, if any, are placed within the brackets, separated by commas.

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How do you access elements in an array?

You can access elements within an array using their index, which starts from 0. The syntax involves the array name followed by square brackets containing the index number.

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How to update elements in an array?

You can modify an element's value by using its index within square brackets and assigning a new value to it.

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Why are separate variables inefficient for storing many values?

Inefficient as it requires creating a separate variable for each value. Difficulty in handling a large number of values and modifying them.

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How do arrays address the limitations of individual variables?

Arrays offer a more organized and efficient way to store and manage collections of values.

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What are the advantages of using arrays?

Arrays simplify code by providing a single name to access a group of values, making it easier to manage and modify data.

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Append function

The append() function adds a single element to the end of an existing array. It updates the array in-place, meaning it modifies the original array.

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Extend function

The extend() function adds multiple elements to the end of an existing array. It takes an iterable (like another array) as input.

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Insert function

The insert() function adds a new element at a specific index within an existing array. This shifts the existing elements to accommodate the new one.

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Remove function

The remove() function searches for the first occurrence of a given element within an array and removes it. If the element is not found, it throws an error.

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Pop function

The pop() function removes and returns the element from the specified index within an array. If no index is provided, it removes the last element.

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Printing an array directly

Printing the elements of an array without any formatting - it includes the square brackets and commas.

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Printing an array using *

Printing the elements of an array without the brackets and commas, but all on the same line.

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Printing an array using * and sep="\n"

Printing the elements of an array with each element on a new line.

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For loop for arrays

A loop that repeats a set of instructions for each element in an array.

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Printing array elements with a loop

The process of printing the elements of an array one by one using a loop.

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What does array_name.clear() do?

The clear() function removes all elements from an array, effectively emptying it.

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How do you find the length of an array?

The len() function returns the number of elements in an array.

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What does the slice() function do in an array?

The slice() function creates a new array containing a specific range of elements from the original array.

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What are the parameters of the slice() function?

The slice() function takes three parameters: start, stop and step. It returns a new array containing elements from index start (inclusive) to index stop (exclusive), stepping by step.

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What does the reverse() function do in an array?

The reverse() function reverses the order of elements in an array.

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What does the sort() function do in an array?

The sort() function arranges the elements in an array in ascending order.

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What does the count() function do in an array?

The count() function returns the number of times a specific element appears in an array.

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What is the parameter of the count() function?

The count() function takes one parameter: the element to count.

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min()

A function that returns the smallest value in an array. You can call it by passing the array name as an argument.

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max()

A function that returns the largest value in an array. You can call it by passing the array name as an argument.

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User Input in Array Functions

The process of using user input to modify or interact with array data. You can use this to add, remove, or change elements in a list without having to write them directly in the code.

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Removing elements from an array using user input

A method of removing elements from an array based on user input. The user provides the value they want to remove, and the .remove() function handles the removal from the array.

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Appending values to an array using user input

A method of appending elements to an array based on user input. The user provides the value they want to add, and the .append() function adds it to the end of the array.

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Comparing appending methods

A method of comparing two different approaches to appending elements to an array: one using fixed values and another using user input.

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Study Notes

Programming Techniques

  • Arrays are used to store multiple values under a single name.
  • Each value within an array is called an element.
  • Variables store a single value.

Creating Variables and Arrays

  • Variables store a single value.
  • Arrays store multiple values using a single name.

Creating Arrays

  • Create an array using identifier = [element1, element2, ...].
  • Elements can be integers or strings.
  • An empty array can also be created where elements are added later.

Accessing Values in Arrays

  • Each element in an array has an index.
  • The index refers to its position.
  • array_name[index] accesses a specific element.
  • The index is used for printing, updating and removing elements

Indexing

  • Most programming languages (like Python, C, Java) use zero-based indexing (index starts at 0).
  • Some use one-based indexing (index starts at 1).
  • Example for accessing elements: ages = [125,63,35,19,56], ages[0] = 125 accesses element 1.

Adding and Removing Elements

  • Append(): Adds an element to the end of an array.
  • Extend(): Adds multiple elements to the end of an array.
  • Insert(): Inserts an element at a specified index.
  • Remove(): Removes the first occurrence of a specific element.
  • Pop(): Removes and returns the element at a specified index.
  • Clear(): Removes all elements from an array.

Counting the Length of Arrays

  • len(array_name) counts the number of elements in an array.

Slicing Arrays

  • array_name[slice(start, stop, step)] returns a specific range of elements.
  • Does not modify the original array.
  • Uses the same parameters as slicing strings

Other Array Functions

  • reverse(): Reverses the elements in an array.
  • sort(): Sorts an array in ascending order.
  • count(value): Counts the occurrences of a specific element.
  • min(): Returns the minimum value (alphabetical if strings).
  • max(): Returns the maximum value (alphabetical if strings).

Using User Input in Array Functions

  • User input can be used in array functions.
  • You can input an element you want to remove, add or modify in the array.

Comparing Appending Methods

  • Normal method: array.append(value) appends immediately.
  • User input method: Takes user input to add to array using append function.

Printing Array Elements

  • print(array_name) prints the array with commas and square brackets.
  • print(*array_name) removes these to print elements individually.
  • Using a separator using sep parameter: print(*array_name, sep=' ').

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