What is the main disadvantage of using an array?

Practice Questions

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What is the main disadvantage of using an array?
  1. Fixed size
  2. Slow access time
  3. High memory usage
  4. Complex implementation

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the main disadvantage of using an array?
  • Step 1: Understand what an array is. An array is a collection of items stored at contiguous memory locations.
  • Step 2: Learn about the size of an array. When you create an array, you must specify how many items it can hold.
  • Step 3: Recognize the limitation of fixed size. Once the size is set, you cannot change it. This means you cannot add more items than the size allows.
  • Step 4: Compare with linked lists. Unlike arrays, linked lists can grow and shrink in size because they are made of nodes that can be added or removed.
  • Step 5: Conclude that the main disadvantage of arrays is their fixed size, which makes them less flexible than linked lists.
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