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FC0-U61 · Question #469

Which of the following should be used to store a list of strings?

The correct answer is A. Array. An array is the most suitable data structure for storing a list of strings, as it allows a collection of elements of the same data type to be organized and accessed under a single variable name. Each string within the list can be individually referenced by an index.

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Question

Which of the following should be used to store a list of strings?

Options

  • AArray
  • BConstant
  • CVariable
  • DBranch

How the community answered

(27 responses)
  • A
    89% (24)
  • B
    4% (1)
  • C
    7% (2)

Why each option

An array is the most suitable data structure for storing a list of strings, as it allows a collection of elements of the same data type to be organized and accessed under a single variable name. Each string within the list can be individually referenced by an index.

AArrayCorrect

An array is a data structure that can store a fixed-size or dynamic-size collection of elements of the same data type, making it ideal for holding a list of strings. Each string in the list can be accessed individually using an index, providing an organized way to manage multiple related pieces of data.

BConstant

A constant is a named storage location whose value cannot be changed during program execution, making it unsuitable for storing a dynamic list of strings.

CVariable

A variable is a named storage location that holds a single value that can change during program execution; while it can hold one string, it cannot inherently hold a list of multiple strings without being specifically an array or list type.

DBranch

A branch (or conditional statement) is a programming construct that executes different code blocks based on a condition, not a data structure used for storing data.

Concept tested: Data structures - arrays

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/csharp/language-reference/builtin-types/arrays

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#Data structures#Arrays#Programming fundamentals

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