WGU D684 LATEST
INTRODUCTION TO
COMPUTER SCIENCE
EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
array - ANSWERS-a collection of items stored in a contiguous memory
block, each identified by an index number, allowing for efficient access
to elements based on their position
composite variable - ANSWERS-a variable that can hold multiple pieces
of data, often grouped together under a single name
container - ANSWERS-a data structure that holds a collection of
elements, providing methods to add, remove, and access items within it
data structure - ANSWERS-a way of organizing and storing data in a
computer's memory designed to facilitate the efficient retrieval,
insertion, and deletion of data
linked list - ANSWERS-a sequence of elements where each element
points to the next one, forming a chain
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, WGU D684 LATEST
INTRODUCTION TO
COMPUTER SCIENCE
EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
linked structure - ANSWERS-any structure composed of elements
connected by links or pointers, enabling dynamic relationships among
data elements
list - ANSWERS-a collection of items arranged in a linear sequence,
allowing for easy access to and the insertion and deletion of elements
queue - ANSWERS-a data structure that follows a first-in, first-out
(FIFO) order where elements are added to the back and removed from
the front
record - ANSWERS-a data structure that groups related pieces of
information under a single name, typically consisting of multiple fields
or attributes
stack - ANSWERS-a data structure that follows a last-in, first-out
(LIFO) order where elements are added and removed from the same end,
known as the top
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, WGU D684 LATEST
INTRODUCTION TO
COMPUTER SCIENCE
EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
argument - ANSWERS-the actual value or data you pass to a function or
subprogram when you call it
parameter - ANSWERS-a variable in a function or subprogram
definition that acts as a placeholder for the value (argument) you pass
when you call the function
parameter list - ANSWERS-a set of parameters defined in a function or
subprogram specifying the number and types of inputs the function can
accept
reference parameter - ANSWERS-a type of parameter that allows a
function to modify the actual variable passed to it
subprogram (function) - ANSWERS-a general term for a block of code
that performs a specific task and can be reused
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INTRODUCTION TO
COMPUTER SCIENCE
EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
array - ANSWERS-a collection of items stored in a contiguous memory
block, each identified by an index number, allowing for efficient access
to elements based on their position
composite variable - ANSWERS-a variable that can hold multiple pieces
of data, often grouped together under a single name
container - ANSWERS-a data structure that holds a collection of
elements, providing methods to add, remove, and access items within it
data structure - ANSWERS-a way of organizing and storing data in a
computer's memory designed to facilitate the efficient retrieval,
insertion, and deletion of data
linked list - ANSWERS-a sequence of elements where each element
points to the next one, forming a chain
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, WGU D684 LATEST
INTRODUCTION TO
COMPUTER SCIENCE
EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
linked structure - ANSWERS-any structure composed of elements
connected by links or pointers, enabling dynamic relationships among
data elements
list - ANSWERS-a collection of items arranged in a linear sequence,
allowing for easy access to and the insertion and deletion of elements
queue - ANSWERS-a data structure that follows a first-in, first-out
(FIFO) order where elements are added to the back and removed from
the front
record - ANSWERS-a data structure that groups related pieces of
information under a single name, typically consisting of multiple fields
or attributes
stack - ANSWERS-a data structure that follows a last-in, first-out
(LIFO) order where elements are added and removed from the same end,
known as the top
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, WGU D684 LATEST
INTRODUCTION TO
COMPUTER SCIENCE
EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
argument - ANSWERS-the actual value or data you pass to a function or
subprogram when you call it
parameter - ANSWERS-a variable in a function or subprogram
definition that acts as a placeholder for the value (argument) you pass
when you call the function
parameter list - ANSWERS-a set of parameters defined in a function or
subprogram specifying the number and types of inputs the function can
accept
reference parameter - ANSWERS-a type of parameter that allows a
function to modify the actual variable passed to it
subprogram (function) - ANSWERS-a general term for a block of code
that performs a specific task and can be reused
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