Data structures and algorithms Flashcards
1
Q
Data structures
A
different ways of storing data on your computer
2
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algorithms
A
operations on different data structures and the set of instructions for executing them
3
Q
Array
A
Collection of items
4
Q
memory (RAM)
A
Temporary storage of data often needed for its ease to write and read data quickly
5
Q
storage
A
permanent place to store data
6
Q
application software
A
software program designed to perform a specific task for users
7
Q
1 bit =
A
32 bits
8
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a byte
A
small unit of data = 8 bits
9
Q
linked list
A
many boxes connected to each other
