Binary Arithmetic and Representation Quiz

Why are user-defined types necessary?

• To increase code complexity

• To allow for more flexible data structures

• To reduce the need for variables

• To make code execution slower

What is a non-composite type?

• A type that combines multiple data types

• A type that is defined by the user

• A type that does not contain other types

• A type that is only used in databases

What is a composite data type?

• A type that contains only integers

• A type that combines multiple data types

• A type that is predefined in a language

• A type that is used for mathematical operations

What is an important consideration when choosing a user-defined data type for a problem?

• The speed of the computer

• The complexity of the problem

• The color of the code editor

• The number of programmers

What is the appropriate data type for storing a student's mark?

• String

• Integer

• Real

• Boolean

Which data type should be used to store a recorded temperature?

• String

• Integer

• Real

• Date

What data type is suitable for the start date of a job?

• String

• Integer

• Real

• Date

Which data type is used to determine whether an item is sold or not?

• String

• Integer

• Boolean

• Real

In the pseudocode for a zoo animal record, what data type is used for the animal's name?

• Integer

• Boolean

• Date

• String

What is one of the most powerful tools in computer science for handling large amounts of data?

• Sorting

• Searching

• Encrypting

• Compressing