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What does a data type define?

AThe physical size of the computer
BThe type of value a variable can store
CThe number of users in a database
DThe name of a programming language

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Correct Answer: B: The type of value a variable can store

Explanation: A data type defines the kind of value a variable can contain and the operations that can be performed on it. Common data types include integers, floating-point numbers, characters, strings and Boolean values. Data types help programs interpret and manage stored information correctly.

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