Data Types and Structures

Question 1

What are the 6 most common types of variables?

Answer 1

Integer, Real/Float/Single, String, Character, Boolean and Array.

Question 2

What is stored in an integer variable?

Answer 2

A whole number. (positive or negative)

Question 3

What is stored in a real/float/single variable?

Answer 3

A number which has a decimal place. (although whole numbers can also be stored)

Question 4

What is stored in a string variable?

Answer 4

Any text.

Question 5

What is stored in a character variable?

Answer 5

A single character.

Question 6

What is stored in a boolean variable?

Answer 6

One of two options, for example yes or no.

Question 7

What is stored in an array?

Answer 7

Lists of variables. These are identified as an array will have a square bracket with a number or loop inside it afterwards as shown.
put it into arrayname[3]

Question 8

What does float stand for?

Answer 8

Floating Point Number.