Answer to Question #153290 in Computer Networks for Frikang Evangeline

Question

Distinguish between a simple and a structured data type.

Answer 1

A simple data type describes pieces of data that all share a common property; i.e. it states the possible values that can be taken, how they are stored, and what range of operations are allowed on them while a structured data type are ways of storing and organizing data in a computer so that it can be accessed efficiently.