Question

Comparison between Record and Linear Array.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

An array can be used to store data of the same data type. ... It is possible to input or output data into the fields of an entityto create a record using recordsets. A record can be used to store a collection ofdata of different data types. So, a records have fields and these are named.

Answer 2

Answer:

Record:

• A record may be a collection of non homogeneous data; i.e the data items in a record may have different data types.
• The data items in a record are indexed by attributes. So there may not be a natural ordering of its elements.

Linear Array:

• The data items in an array may have same data types.
• There may be natural ordering of its elements.