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What is the difference between an array and a record?

Array:A data structure that stores a list of values of the same data type. It is possible to input and output values or process an entire array using a For Next Loop. Each element has an index to specify ...

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What do the logical operators AND, OR, XOR and NOT do?

AND (both conditions on either side of the AND operation MUST be satisfied for the IF function to work)
OR (either condition on each side of the OR operation MUST be satisfied for the IF function to ...

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What is the difference between a variable and an identifier?

A variable is a memory location given a name and a data type. Once a variable has been declared its contents may be modified using its name.
An identifier is the name you give a variable. (In the cas...

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Describe the process of a binary search.

A binary search requires a ordered list. The search first finds the data entry in the middle of the list, and checks whether it is larger or smaller than the data it is looking for. It then removed half t...

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Describe a queue data structure.

A queue is a FIFO (First In First Out) data structure.
Analogous to a production line, the first item in the list will be the first to be removed, the second the second and so on.

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