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## Why are maps used?
For example, here is a program that uses a slice to find an element among millions of elements.
## Why are maps used for?
For example, here is an inefficient program that uses a loop to find an element among millions of elements.
```go
millions := []int{/* millions of elements */}
for _, v := range millions {
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> **2:** Map doesn't work in O(n) time for key lookup.
>
## When shouldn't you use a map?
## When should you not use a map?
1. To find an element through a key
2. To loop over the map keys *CORRECT*
3. To add structured data to your program
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> **5:** Slices, maps, and function values are not comparable. So, they cannot be map keys.
>
## Which are the following map's key and element types?
## Which are the key and element types of the map below?
```go
map[string]map[int]bool
```
1. Key: string Element: bool
2. Key: string Element: int
3. Key: string Element: map[int]
4. Key: string Element: map[int]string *CORRECT*
4. Key: string Element: map[int]bool *CORRECT*
> **4:** The map contains other maps. The element type of a map can be of any type.
>
## What is a map behind the scenes?
## What is a map value behind the scenes?
1. A map header
2. A pointer to a map header *CORRECT*
3. Tiny data structure with 3 fields: Pointer, Length and Capacity