Question

Write any two distinguishing points between a Record and Linear Array.

How does Record differ from Linear Array?

Answer 1

Sr. No.	Record	Linear Array
1.	A record is a collection of related fields.	An array is a collection of homogeneous data elements.
2.	A record can store different types of data in its fields.	An array stores elements of only one data type.
3.	Elements in a record do not have a natural order.	Elements in an array are naturally ordered.
4.	Record elements are accessed using level numbers or field names.	Array elements are accessed using an index with consecutive numbers.