Chapter 10

Question 1

array

Answer 1

A data structure whose elements are accessed by means of index positions. (341)

Question 2

element

Answer 2

A data item stored in an array. (342)

Question 3

enhanced for loop

Answer 3

A special type of for loop that traverses an array or array list from beginning to end, binding a local variable to each element in the array or list. (354)

Question 4

index

Answer 4

The relative position of the elements of an array. (342)

Question 5

initializer list

Answer 5

A means of expressing a set of data that can be assigned to the cells of an array in one statement. (349)

Question 6

logical size

Answer 6

The number of data items actually available in a data structure at a given time. (350)

Question 7

parallel arrays

Answer 7

Arrays of the same length whose elements are paired in some logical relationship. (353)

Question 8

physical size

Answer 8

The number of memory units available for storing data items in a data structure. (350)

Question 9

procedural decomposition

Answer 9

The process of dividing a complex task into simpler tasks that can be solved with methods. (365)

Question 10

range-bound error

Answer 10

The situation that occurs when an attempt is made to use an array index value that is less than 0 or greater than or equal to the size of the array. (343)

Question 11

structure chart

Answer 11

A diagram that shows the dependencies among cooperating methods in a program. (365)

Question 12

subscript

Answer 12

The relative position of the elements of an array. (342)