Data Structures

Question 1

abstract data type

Answer 1

Knowing what operations can be done but not how they’re implemented. (Like playing an electric guitar)

Question 2

array

Answer 2

Contiguous linear data elements indexed numerically

Question 3

composite variable

Answer 3

a variable with multiple components, typically grouped by a single name

Question 4

container

Answer 4

A data structure that holds multiple values or elements.

Question 5

data structure

Answer 5

A way of organizing and storing data in memory so it can be accessed and modified efficiently.

Question 6

linked list

Answer 6

A linear linked structure where each element contains data and points to the next.

Question 7

linked structure

Answer 7

Linked elements that allow for changeable connections between data (Like a scavenger hunt)

Question 8

list

Answer 8

Collection of items in sequential order by index where items can be accessed, added and removed

Question 9

queue

Answer 9

data structure that uses FIFO (first in, first out)

Question 10

record

Answer 10

A single unit of related data made up of multiple fields.

Question 11

stack

Answer 11

A data structure where elements are last in, first out.