When inserting an item from an array, if there is not room in the array, ____.
A) false is returned
B) the operation is not performed
C) the physical size of the array is increased
D) both a and b are true

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Arrays have a fixed size in many programming languages, meaning that if there is not enough room to insert an item, the operation cannot be performed (B), and typically, an error is returned or a false value is indicated (A), depending on the context or language specifics. Increasing the physical size of an array (C) is not directly possible; instead, a new, larger array must be created and elements copied over.

When Inserting an Item from an Array, If There Is