Arrays

Write a program that meets the following requirements: input and validate the names of the two players; generate 100 random whole numbers between 1 and 6 inclusive for each player and store them in the array NumberGenerated[]; calculate and store the total number of points for each player; output the name and total number of points for each player in descending order of total number of points.

Write a program that meets the following requirements: allows the weight of members’ picks to be input and validated, sorts the arrays PickedWeight[] and PickerName[] in descending order of weight, outputs the member names and the pick weights of the members with the two heaviest picks and identifies them as “Best in Group” and “Second best in Group”, stores the names of all the members who will receive a certificate in the array PickerCertificate[], outputs a message stating the number of certificates to be printed.

Write a program that meets the following requirements: • input a new customer’s name, room length and room width • check that each measurement is valid • output an error message and require the measurement to be re-entered until it is valid • calculate the area of the room by multiplying together the length of the room and the width of the room • input the choice of wood and find its price per square metre • calculate the price of the wood needed • store all data in the relevant array • output the customer’s quotation to include: the name of the customer, the choice of wood and the calculated

Describe the data structures you could have used in Task 1. Your description should include types of data structure, names used for data structures, their uses and examples of sample data.

Explain what is meant by the terms dimension and index in an array. Use examples of arrays in your explanations.