Data Types (AQA GCSE Computer Science): Quizzes
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12 questions from this quiz
How many essential data types do you need to understand for GCSE Computer Science?
How many essential data types do you need to understand for GCSE Computer Science?
Five
Which data type is used to store whole numbers without decimal points?
Which data type is used to store whole numbers without decimal points?
Integer
What is another name for the real data type?
What is another name for the real data type?
Floating point number
Which data type would you use to store the price £19.99?
Which data type would you use to store the price £19.99?
Real
What are the only two possible values a boolean variable can store?
What are the only two possible values a boolean variable can store?
True or False
What metaphor is used in the note to describe how boolean values work?
What metaphor is used in the note to describe how boolean values work?
A light switch
How many items can a character data type hold?
How many items can a character data type hold?
Exactly one item
What is the difference between the character '4' and the integer 4?
What is the difference between the character '4' and the integer 4?
'4' is text, 4 is a number for maths
What is a string?
What is a string?
A collection of characters grouped
Must strings be enclosed in quotation marks when assigned to variables?
Must strings be enclosed in quotation marks when assigned to variables?
Yes, strings must have quotation marks
Which of these variable names is NOT allowed?
Which of these variable names is NOT allowed?
2ndName
What is the key difference between a constant and a variable?
What is the key difference between a constant and a variable?
Constants cannot change after assignment