Records (Edexcel GCSE Computer Science): Quizzes
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What is a record in computing?
What is a record in computing?
A data structure grouping related information
What are the individual pieces of information within a record called?
What are the individual pieces of information within a record called?
Fields
Can fields in a record store different data types?
Can fields in a record store different data types?
Yes, each can be different type
How many dimensions does a single record have?
How many dimensions does a single record have?
One dimension
What position number is used for the first field when indexing?
What position number is used for the first field when indexing?
0
How many indices are needed to access a field in a single record?
How many indices are needed to access a field in a single record?
One index
What is a collection of multiple records called?
What is a collection of multiple records called?
An array of records
In , what does the first index select?
In , what does the first index select?
The record
How many dimensions does a collection of records have?
How many dimensions does a collection of records have?
Two dimensions
In a table representing records, what does each row represent?
In a table representing records, what does each row represent?
One complete record
In a table representing records, what does each column represent?
In a table representing records, what does each column represent?
One field across all records
Are column headers stored in the computer's memory as part of the data structure?
Are column headers stored in the computer's memory as part of the data structure?
No, they are just labels