Data Types (OCR GCSE Computer Science): Quizzes
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What do data types define in programming?
What do data types define in programming?
The kind of data a variable can hold
What is an integer?
What is an integer?
A whole number without decimal places
Which scenario is most suitable for using an integer?
Which scenario is most suitable for using an integer?
Storing a person's age
What is a float?
What is a float?
A number that can contain decimal places
When should floats be used?
When should floats be used?
When precision is required
What values can a Boolean hold?
What values can a Boolean hold?
True or False only
What are Booleans commonly used for?
What are Booleans commonly used for?
Conditions and decision-making
What is a string?
What is a string?
A collection of characters
What is the difference between a character and a string?
What is the difference between a character and a string?
Character is single, string is many
What is casting?
What is casting?
Converting one data type to another
How is user input stored by default?
How is user input stored by default?
As a string
Which data type should be used to store a product price of £12.99?
Which data type should be used to store a product price of £12.99?
Float