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FC0-U71 Practice Question: Which THREE are valid primitive data types in…
Which THREE are valid primitive data types in most programming languages? (Choose three.)
⚠ Common exam trap
The ITF+ exam often tests the misconception that String is a primitive type because it appears simple and is used frequently, but it is actually a reference type in nearly all modern languages.
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Character
(Character) is correct because a character is a primitive data type that stores a single alphanumeric symbol, such as 'A' or '7', typically using 1 or 2 bytes depending on encoding (e.g., ASCII or Unicode). In most programming languages like Java, C, or Python, primitive types are the most basic data types provided by the language, not composed of other types.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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String
Why it's wrong here
String is often an object or reference type.
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Character
Why this is correct
Character is a primitive type.
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Boolean
Why this is correct
Boolean is a primitive type.
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Integer
Why this is correct
Integer is a common primitive type.
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Array
Why it's wrong here
Array is a composite data structure.
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