Understanding Arrays in C, C++, and Java
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What problem can arise from allocating less memory than required?

  • Array overflow (correct)
  • Slow program execution
  • Memory wastage
  • Data corruption

What is the primary advantage of using arrays for storing data elements?

  • Saves memory space
  • Reduces confusion from using multiple variables (correct)
  • Prevents data duplication
  • Allows random access to elements

For what purpose can arrays be used in the context of database systems?

  • To store and sort records (correct)
  • To increase CPU speed
  • To implement data structures
  • To perform matrix operations

What is a common application of arrays in terms of sorting techniques?

<p>Implementing selection sort (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are arrays beneficial in terms of implementing other data structures?

<p>They aid in implementing queues and hash tables (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of an array?

<p>To store multiple values of the same type in a fixed-size sequential collection (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are elements in an array accessed?

<p>By using a unique index (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a one-dimensional array consist of?

<p>Elements stored in contiguous memory locations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In C++, arrays are useful because:

<p>They avoid the need to declare separate variables for each value (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates a three-dimensional array from a two-dimensional array?

<p>The number of dimensions it has (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it more efficient to use an array instead of separate variables for each value?

<p>Arrays require less memory compared to individual variables (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the purpose of an array?

<p>To store a collection of variables of the same type (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one advantage of using arrays?

<p>Elements can be accessed randomly using indexes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using arrays?

<p>The size of the array must be known in advance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by the statement: "Arrays allocate memory in contiguous memory locations for all its elements"?

<p>Elements are stored in consecutive memory locations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following data structures can be implemented using arrays?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using two-dimensional arrays?

<p>To represent matrices (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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