Which of the following best names the concept in which a classification that specifies what kind of value a variable can hold, such as integer or string?
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy Programming Concepts question asks: Which of the following best names the concept in which a classification that specifies what kind of value a variable can hold, such as integer or string? The correct choice is A. Data type. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. Data type ✓
- B. Static typing
Why not B: “Static typing” does not fit this question. The answer is Data type.
- C. Loop
Why not C: “Loop” does not fit this question. The answer is Data type.
- D. Function
Why not D: “Function” does not fit this question. The answer is Data type.
Correct answer
A. Data type
Explanation
Data type is the term that matches “Which of the following best names the concept in which a classification that specifies what kind of value a variable can hold, such as integer or string” (option A). Option B (Static typing) does not fit this question. Option C (Loop) does not fit this question. Option D (Function) does not fit this question. For this Programming Concepts question, the accepted answer is Data type.
Source: Programming Concepts Official Reference Guide
Tags: computer science, programming, coding basics, software development
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