Describe a stack data structure.

A stack is a LIFO (Last In First Out) data structure. 
Analogous to a stack of plates, every new data entry is placed (or pushed) onto the top of the stack, and to get the the data below it, you must first remove all the data above it.

MT
Answered by Michael T. Computing tutor

3468 Views

See similar Computing A Level tutors

Related Computing A Level answers

All answers ▸

Explain how the even parity system works when transmitting ASCII codes. Include a description of the roles of the sending device and the receiving device during transmission.


What is an OOP (Object Oriented Programming) language?


Convert 10101100 to decimal.


In programming, some languages are compiled and others are interpreted. Define the difference between the two.


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2025 by IXL Learning