Variables and their Data Types in JAVA

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Computers
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9th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How is a variable in programming different from a variable in math? Options: A. In programming, a variable is always a letter that represents an unknown value. B. In programming, a variable is a fixed number. C. In programming, a variable stores a value and has a name, and the value can change. D. There is no difference — they are the same in both math and programming.
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In programming, a variable stores a value and has a name, and the value can change.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a variable and why do we use it in programming?
Back
A variable is a name used to store data in a program so it can be reused or changed.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Match the following value to the correct Java data type: "Hello"
Back
string
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Match the value true to the correct Java data type.
Back
boolean
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Match the following value: 75.5
Back
double
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Match the following value to the correct Java data type: 25
Back
int
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Is this a valid variable name in Java? Why or why not? int 2hot = 100;
Back
No, because variable names can’t start with a digit.
8.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which of the following is the correct way to declare a variable to store a student’s GPA (as a decimal)? A. int GPA = "3.7"; B. String GPA = 3.7; C. double GPA = 3.7; D. boolean GPA = "3.7f";
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double GPA = 3.7;
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