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Created By Shilpa Phanse Cosc 1436 4162012quiz 51 Which Of The Fol

This assignment involves multiple-choice questions and coding exercises related to array declarations, manipulations, and debugging in C#. The key points include understanding array syntax, indexing, jagged arrays, and debugging C# code snippets involving arrays and loops.

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Understanding array declarations and manipulations is fundamental in programming, especially in C#. This paper discusses various aspects of arrays, including their declaration, indexing, use of jagged arrays, and debugging code snippets to demonstrate common errors and best practices.

Array Declaration and Storage of Weekly Temperatures

The first question examines how to declare an array capable of storing high and low temperatures for a week. The correct syntax involves a two-dimensional array, which in C# is declared as int[,]. Among the options, d. int temp [,] = new int[7,2]; is the correct choice because it allocates a 2D array with 7 rows and 2 columns, representing 7 days with high and low temperatures.

Using a two-dimensional array simplifies managing paired data like daily temperatures. The declaration int[,] is natural in C# for such data, demonstrating effective data organization and memory utilization.

Indexing in Two-Dimensional Char Array

Given the array Char [,] n = {{‘a’, ‘b’, ‘c’, ‘d’, ‘e’}, {‘f’, ’g’, ’h’, ’i’, ‘j’}};, the element n[1,1] refers to the second row, second column, which contains the character 'g'. Therefore, the correct answer is d. g.

Modifying Array Elements

For the array int [,] x = {{12, 13}, { 14, 15}, { 16, 17}, {18, 19}};, to add 95 to the element currently storing 14, the correct syntax is b. x[1,0] += 95;. This accesses the element at row 1, column 0, and adds 95 to it, changing its value from 14 to 109.

Memory Allocation in Multi-Dimensional Arrays

Executing double[,]= new double[3,2]; allocates a total of 6 components (3 rows and 2 columns). Therefore, the correct choice is d. 6.

Updating Array Elements and Accessing Elements

Considering int[,] points = {{300, 100, 200, 400, 600}, { 550, 700, 900, 800, 100}};, the statement points [1, 3] = points [1, 3] + 10; updates the element at row 1, column 3 (which is 800), adding 10, resulting in 810. Hence, the correct answer is c. Replace 900 with 910.

Similarly, Console.Write(points[1,2] + points[0,3]); sums 900 (points[1,2]) and 400 (points[0,3]), giving 1300, which is the expected output, so the correct choice is b. 1300.

Working with String Arrays

The string array string [,] anArray = {{"Hello", "My", "Name", "Is", "Winnie"}, {"The", "Pooh", "What", "Is", "Yours"}}; can be queried with anArray[1,1], which refers to the second row, second column, containing "Pooh". The corresponding Console.WriteLine is b. Console.WriteLine(anArray[1,1]);.

Jagged Arrays in C#

A jagged array is declared as int[][] aArray = new int[4][];, which creates an array of 4 arrays. The code snippet initializes each sub-array with varying lengths, which is valid in C#. Executing the code will output the contents of num[2], which is { 500, 600, 11, 22, 37, 45 }. Printing num[2] directly will involve iterating through the array, and proper indexing (e.g., num[2][i]) is necessary.

Debugging C# Array Code Snippets

Two code snippets require correction. The first involves a method DisplayValues that displays array contents. The key issues include the absence of a loop index i for iteration and missing brackets. Corrected, it should include a loop like for (int i=0; i.

In the second snippet, the code attempts to assign values from string array to an int array, which is invalid. The correct approach is to either convert strings to integers or change the array type to string. Assuming conversion, the fixed code should parse integers from strings or initialize arrays appropriately.

Conclusion

Arrays are vital data structures in programming, enabling the storage and manipulation of multiple data items efficiently. Correct declaration syntax, indexing, and understanding multidimensional versus jagged arrays are crucial skills. Debugging code snippets is an important practice to identify common errors such as incorrect loop bounds, indexing issues, and data type mismatches, all of which can be mitigated by adhering to best coding practices.

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