Understanding the use of data types

Cards (26)

  • Storing a phone number as an integer prevents leading zeros from being displayed correctly.

    True
  • Match the data type with its typical value:
    Integer ↔️ -10
    Float ↔️ -0.5
    String ↔️ "ABC123"
    Boolean ↔️ False
  • Storing a phone number as a String preserves leading zeros, unlike an Integer.
  • Data types are classifications that define the type of data a variable can hold
  • Using the appropriate data type ensures the program can correctly store, manipulate, and interpret the data
  • Order the typical use cases of each data type:
    1️⃣ Integer - Counting objects
    2️⃣ Float - Representing currency
    3️⃣ String - Capturing user names
    4️⃣ Boolean - Indicating states
  • Strings are used to represent logical states in programming.
    False
  • Data types classify the type of data a variable can hold.

    True
  • Using the appropriate data type is important for correct storage and manipulation of data.
    True
  • Choosing the appropriate data type is crucial for accurately storing and manipulating data in a program.

    True
  • Declaration establishes a variable's existence, while assignment provides it with a value.

    True
  • Using the correct data type helps optimize storage and processing efficiency.

    True
  • Match the data type with its description:
    Integer ↔️ Whole numbers
    Float ↔️ Decimal numbers
    String ↔️ Text data
    Boolean ↔️ True/False values
  • A monetary amount is better stored as a Float to represent decimal values.

    True
  • Floats are used to store decimal numbers
  • Storing a phone number as a String preserves leading zeros
  • What type of data is used for whole numbers without decimals?
    Integer
  • Storing a phone number as an integer rather than a String would prevent leading zeros from being displayed correctly.
  • What is the purpose of the Float data type?
    Store decimal numbers
  • Variable declaration involves giving a name and data type to a variable before it is used.
  • Variables must be declared before they can be assigned a value.
  • What type of data is used for decimal numbers?
    Float
  • What is the purpose of the Integer data type?
    Store whole numbers
  • Match the data type with its purpose:
    Integer ↔️ Storing whole numbers
    Float ↔️ Storing decimal numbers
    String ↔️ Storing text data
    Boolean ↔️ Storing True/False values
  • What is the purpose of variable assignment?
    Give the variable a value
  • Match the data type with its example:
    Integer ↔️ `let num = 42;`
    Float ↔️ `let pi = 3.14;`
    String ↔️ `let name = "John Doe";`
    Boolean ↔️ `let isCorrect = true;`