which of the following defines the disadvantage of arrays
it is difficult toaccess the values in between
adding new values make the structure complex
it is not possible to change the length or data types of array at runtime
arrays are dynamic; therefore they consume more memory when they are to be created
it is not possible to change the length or data types of array at runtime
The correct answer that defines the disadvantage of arrays is: "Adding new values make the structure complex."
The correct answer is: "It is not possible to change the length or data types of an array at runtime."
To determine the answer, we need to understand the disadvantages of arrays. Let's examine each option:
1. "It is difficult to access the values in between": While it may be slightly more challenging to access values in the middle of an array compared to other data structures like linked lists, this is not a defining disadvantage of arrays.
2. "Adding new values makes the structure complex": Adding new values to an array does not inherently make the structure complex. In fact, arrays are designed to efficiently store and retrieve elements in a contiguous block of memory.
3. "It is not possible to change the length or data types of an array at runtime": This is a defining disadvantage of arrays. Once an array is created, its length and data type are fixed and cannot be changed dynamically during program execution.
4. "Arrays are dynamic; therefore, they consume more memory when they are created": Arrays are not considered dynamic data structures. They have a fixed size that depends on the number of elements they store. Other data structures like linked lists or dynamic arrays can adjust their size dynamically.
Therefore, the correct answer is a disadvantage that pertains to the inability to modify the length or data type of an array at runtime.