Arrays: A Comprehensive Guide for Community College Students

Question 1

In Java, which syntax is correct for declaring an array of integers?

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int[] myArray;

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int myArray[];

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int[ ]myArray;

Question 2

To access the third element of an array named 'arr', which of the following syntax is correct?

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arr[2]

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arr->2

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arr(2)

Question 3

Which statement correctly declares an integer array named 'nums' in Java?

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int[] nums = new int[5];

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int[];

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num int[] = [0, 1, 2, 3, 4];

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int[5] nums;

Question 4

To obtain the length of an array named 'arr' in JavaScript, which operation should be used?

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arr.length

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size(arr)

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arr.size()

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length(arr)

Question 5

What is the main purpose of using a loop to traverse an array?

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To sequentially access and process each element of the array.

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To avoid using array indices.

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To enhance code readability.

Question 6

In Python, which type of array can store elements of different data types?

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list

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tuple

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array

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dictionary

Question 7

Consider the code: int[] nums = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5}. To replace the value of nums[3] with 6, which syntax is correct?

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nums[3] = 6;

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nums[3].setValue(6);

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nums.set(3, 6);

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nums(3) = 6;

Question 8

Which Java method can be used to sort an integer array 'arr' in ascending order?

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Arrays.sort(arr);

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sort(arr);

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Arrays.sortAscending(arr);

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arr.sort();

Question 9

What is the time complexity of searching for an element in an unsorted array of size 'n' using linear search?

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O(n)

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O(1)

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O(n^2)

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O(log n)

Question 10

What is the benefit of using arrays over linked lists regarding access speed?

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Arrays provide faster access to elements as they are stored contiguously in memory.

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Arrays are more efficient for storing large amounts of data.

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Arrays can store elements of different data types.

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Arrays are easier to implement than linked lists.

Question 11

Which of the following is a potential disadvantage of using arrays in programming?

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Increased code complexity when dealing with dynamic data sets

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Complicated data manipulation

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Reduced program readability

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Inefficient storage of related data

Question 12

Which of the following is the correct syntax to declare an array of integers in Java?

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int[] myArray = new int[5];

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int myArray[5] = new int();

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int[] myArray = int[5];

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int myArray[] = new int(5);

Question 13

What is the purpose of the following line of code in Python: myArray.append(5)?

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Adds the value 5 to the end of the array.

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Creates a new array with the value 5.

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Removes the last element from the array.

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Sets the first element of the array to 5.

Question 14

Which of the following is a valid way to access the third element of an array in C++?

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myArray[2];

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myArray->getElement(2);

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myArray.get(2);

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myArray[3];

Question 15

What is the advantage of using arrays over linked lists?

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Arrays provide faster access to elements because they are stored contiguously in memory.

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Arrays are easier to implement than linked lists.

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Arrays are more efficient for storing large amounts of data.

Question 16

Which of the following is a multidimensional array?

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int[][] myArray = new int[2][3];

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int[] myArray = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5};

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List myArray = new ArrayList<>();

Question 17

What is the time complexity of searching for an element in an unsorted array using linear search?

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O(n)

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O(1)

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O(log n)

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O(n^2)

Question 18

Which sorting algorithm is considered the most efficient for large arrays due to its divide-and-conquer approach?

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Merge sort

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Insertion sort

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Selection sort

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Bubble sort

Question 19

What is the key difference between a jagged array and a rectangular array?

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A jagged array has rows of varying lengths, while a rectangular array has rows of equal length.

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A jagged array is stored contiguously in memory, while a rectangular array is not.

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A jagged array can store elements of different data types, while a rectangular array cannot.

Question 20

How can arrays be effectively utilized to implement a queue data structure?

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By utilizing two pointers, one to track the front and one to track the rear of the queue.

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By employing a stack to store the elements.

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By utilizing a linked list to store the elements.

Question 21

In an array, what does the expression 'numbers[3]' represent?

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The fourth element of the 'numbers' array.

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The 'numbers' array itself.

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The first element of the 'numbers' array.

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An error will occur due to out-of-bounds indexing.

Question 22

What is the primary purpose of the 'length' property of an array?

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To determine the number of elements contained within the array.

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To determine the size limit of the array.

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To access the first element of the array.

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To sort the elements of the array.

Question 23

What is the fundamental distinction between a one-dimensional array and a two-dimensional array?

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A one-dimensional array organizes elements in a single row, while a two-dimensional array arranges elements in rows and columns.

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A one-dimensional array has a fixed size, whereas a two-dimensional array can grow dynamically.

Question 24

In which scenario are arrays commonly employed?

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Storing data elements that are related to each other.

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Storing data elements that are unrelated to each other.

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Storing data that is infrequently accessed.

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Storing data that is subject to frequent modifications.

Question 25

What is the time complexity of accessing a specific element within an array?

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O(1)

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O(n^2)

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O(n)

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O(log n)

Question 26

Which of the following is a significant advantage of using arrays?

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Efficient storage and access of related data elements.

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Dynamic resizing (automatic size adjustment).

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Storing data of various types within a single array.

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Easy insertion and deletion of elements at any position.

Question 27

If you need to store a list of student names in a program, which data structure is most suitable?

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Array

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Queue

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Linked List

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Stack

Question 28

How many elements can be stored in an array declared as 'int numbers[10];'?

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10

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The size is determined at runtime (during program execution).

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9

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11

Question 29

What is the index of the first element in an array?

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0

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It varies depending on the programming language.

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1

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-1

Question 30

You have an array called 'grades' holding student scores. To calculate the average grade, which code snippet is appropriate?

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int sum = 0; for (int i = 0; i < grades.length; i++) { sum += grades[i]; } double average = (double)sum / grades.length;

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int average = sum / grades.length; for (int i = 0; i < grades.length; i++) { sum += grades[i]; }

Question 31

What is the primary advantage of using an array compared to individual variables for data storage?

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Arrays offer efficient storage and retrieval of multiple values using a single variable name.

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Arrays are more adaptable than individual variables.

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Arrays can store data of different data types within the same structure.

Question 32

Given an array named 'colors' containing 'red', 'blue', 'green', and 'yellow', what is the value of 'colors[2]'?

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green

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yellow

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red

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blue

Question 33

What is the purpose of a 'for' loop when working with arrays?

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To iterate through all elements of an array in a sequential manner.

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To initialize arrays with specific values.

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To declare arrays.

Question 34

Given an array 'numbers' containing {1, 5, 3, 7, 2}, what would be the output of the following code snippet:  
 `for (int i = 0; i < numbers.length; i++) {  
  if (numbers[i] > 5) {  
  System.out.println(numbers[i]);  
  }  
 }`

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7

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5, 7

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1, 5, 3, 7, 2

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1, 5, 3

Question 35

What is the purpose of using an initializer list when declaring an array?

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To initialize the array elements with specific values

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To declare the size of the array

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To allocate memory for the array

Question 36

What is the difference between a 1D and a 2D array?

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1D array stores elements in a single row, while a 2D array stores elements in a grid-like structure

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1D array can only store integers, while a 2D array can store any data type

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1D array cannot be initialized, while a 2D array can

Question 37

Which of the following operations can be performed on arrays?

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All of the above

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Sorting

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Searching

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Reversing

Question 38

What is the time complexity of accessing an element in an array?

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O(1)

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O(log n)

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O(n)

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O(n^2)

Question 39

What is the purpose of a sentinel value in an array?

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To indicate the end of valid data in the array

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To separate different sections of the array

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To store the size of the array

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To mark the beginning of the array

Question 40

Which of the following is a best practice when working with arrays?

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Always check array bounds to prevent out-of-bounds errors

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Avoid using multidimensional arrays

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Use arrays only for storing simple data types

Question 41

Which of the following is a valid declaration of an array in Java?

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int[] myArray = new int[10];

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myArray int[] = new int[10];

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int[] = new int myArray[10];

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int myArray[10];

Question 42

What is the purpose of the length property of an array?

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To return the number of elements in the array.

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To access individual elements of the array.

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To set the size of the array.

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To sort the array in ascending order.

Question 43

Which of the following is a valid way to initialize an array in Python?

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myArray = [1, 2, 3]

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myArray = (1, 2, 3)

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myArray = int[3] = {1, 2, 3}

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myArray[3] = {1, 2, 3}

Question 44

What is the time complexity of accessing an element in an array?

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O(1)

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O(n)

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O(n^2)

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O(log n)

Question 45

Which of the following is a multidimensional array?

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int[][] myArray = new int[2][3];

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int[] myArray = new int[6];

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int myArray[2, 3];

Question 46

What is a jagged array?

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An array where each element can be an array of different size.

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An array where the elements are sorted in ascending order.

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An array where all elements are of the same type.

Question 47

Which of the following sorting algorithms has a time complexity of O(n^2)?

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Bubble sort

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Merge sort

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Heap sort

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Quick sort

Question 48

Which of the following is a valid declaration of an array in Java?

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int[] myArray = new int[5];

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int myArray[5];

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int[] myArray;

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Array myArray = new Array(5);

Question 49

Which of the following is the correct syntax to declare an array of integers in Java?

Accepted Answer

int[] myArray;

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myArray int[]

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int myArray[]

Question 50

What is the purpose of the 'length' attribute of an array?

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It stores the number of elements in the array.

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It stores the maximum size of the array.

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It stores the type of elements in the array.

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It stores the base address of the array.

Question 51

Which of the following statements will initialize an array of strings with 5 elements?

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String[] myArray = new String[5];

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String[] myArray = {5};

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String[] myArray = new String();

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String[] myArray;

Question 52

What is the difference between a one-dimensional and a two-dimensional array?

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A one-dimensional array is a linear collection of elements, while a two-dimensional array is a grid of elements.

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A one-dimensional array can hold only primitive data types, while a two-dimensional array can hold both primitive and reference data types.

Question 53

Which of the following operations is NOT supported by arrays?

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Sorting

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Inserting

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Deleting

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Searching

Question 54

What is the time complexity of searching for an element in an unsorted array?

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O(n)

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O(log n)

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O(1)

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O(n^2)

Question 55

What is a common use case for multidimensional arrays?

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Storing data in a tabular format.

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Storing linked lists.

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Storing graphs.

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Storing binary trees.

Question 56

Which of the following is a limitation of arrays?

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Fixed size.

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Inefficient storage of sparse data.

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Slow insertion and deletion.

Question 57

What is the purpose of using the 'Arrays.sort()' method in Java?

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To sort the elements of an array in ascending order.

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To search for an element in an array.

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To reverse the order of elements in an array.