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Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
The default value of an element in a primitive boolean array is false. When creating a new boolean array, all elements are automatically set to this default value until explicitly changed.
The process of assigning an initial value to a variable or element. In this case, initializing the boolean array would involve setting all elements to their starting default value.
The act of giving a specific value to a variable or element. It allows you to change the default value and assign different true or false values to individual elements.
A position that identifies the location of an element within an array. In this context, it helps you access and manipulate specific lockers in the row.