Advanced Algorithms and Data Structures Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What notation methods are introduced in this course for analyzing algorithms?

Alpha notation and Beta notation

Big-Oh and Small-O

Only Big-Oh notation

Big-Oh, Big-Omega, Big-Theta, Little-Oh, Little-Omega (correct)

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a topic in this course's agenda?

Experimental analysis

Asymptotic analysis

Machine learning basics (correct)

Pseudocode

When are Dr. Olena Syrotkina's office hours on Monday?

2:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. (correct)

3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

What programming language and development environment are mentioned for this course?

Java with Eclipse Signup and view all the answers

Where did Dr. Olena Syrotkina start her teaching career?

Dnipro University of Technology Signup and view all the answers

What is the expected duration of the course COMP 8547?

One semester Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an appropriate method of communication with Dr. Syrotkina?

Teams Signup and view all the answers

How many hours of office time does Dr. Syrotkina offer on Wednesday?

2 hours and 15 minutes Signup and view all the answers

What is not considered a reliable measure for comparing algorithms?

Number of statements executed Signup and view all the answers

What does the ideal solution used for comparing algorithms express?

Running time as a function of the input size n Signup and view all the answers

Which course focuses on principles and applications of algorithm design?

COMP 2547 Applied Algorithms Computing Concepts Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a limitation of experimental analysis?

It relies on specific hardware and programming language Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an essential step in experimental analysis?

Creating a two-dimensional plot of results Signup and view all the answers

Which programming language is specifically mentioned in the course offerings?

Java Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main topics covered in the course outline?

Regular expressions Signup and view all the answers

Why is execution time considered a poor measure for comparing algorithms?

It varies with the specific computer and environment. Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is primarily needed for the theoretical analysis of algorithms?

Ability to express running time mathematically Signup and view all the answers

What is the office hour of Ali Nakhaeisharif, one of the graduate assistants?

Wednesday from 10 AM to 11 AM Signup and view all the answers

Which course is offered in Summer 2024?

COMP 2120 Object-Oriented Programming Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about the number of bits in the binary representation from the data presented?

It is irrelevant to the size of an array. Signup and view all the answers

Which course deals with computing intractability?

COMP 2547 Applied Algorithms Computing Concepts Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the relationship between vertices and edges in a graph according to the information given?

The number of edges can be influenced by the number of vertices. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following concepts is not included in the course outline?

Machine learning techniques Signup and view all the answers

How many times is COMP 8547 Advanced Database Topics offered in the provided schedule?

Twice Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence for not submitting the milestone report for the final project?

A penalty of 10% will be deducted from the final project total mark. Signup and view all the answers

What are Random Lecture Quizzes (RLQ) designed to assess?

The topics discussed in the lectures. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following represents the primary function of computing?

Execution of instructions to perform tasks. Signup and view all the answers

How are attendance records kept for events?

By registering to the attendance list or scanning a QR code. Signup and view all the answers

What subject is covered in the textbook 'Introduction to Algorithms'?

Data structures and algorithms. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of advanced computing concepts?

Enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of algorithms. Signup and view all the answers

What type of quizzes can occur randomly and are based on lecture material?

Random lecture quizzes (RLQ). Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a typical activity of computing?

Physical exercise. Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a primitive operation related to assigning a value to a variable?

a ← 23 Signup and view all the answers

How many total operations does the pseudocode for arrayMax perform?

8n - 3 Signup and view all the answers

Which operation is not considered a primitive operation?

Declaring a variable Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of primitive operations in terms of execution time?

They take one unit of time in the RAM model. Signup and view all the answers

Which case is identified as the one which takes the largest amount of time among all possible inputs?

Worst case Signup and view all the answers

In the algorithm arrayMax, what happens during the loop?

The currentMax is updated only if necessary. Signup and view all the answers

What does the method return in the arrayMax algorithm?

The largest element in the array Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about counting primitive operations?

It is used to analyze algorithm performance. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Course Team

Instructor: Dr. Olena Syrotkina, Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: Monday 2:45 PM - 4:15 PM, Wednesday 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM, Thursday 2:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Office Location: 300 Ouellette Ave., Office 4004
Preferred Communication: Teams
Graduate Assistants: Ali Nakhaeisharif, Darpan Khanna, Sudharshan Sundararajan, Gurpartap Singh Ahluwalia and Abhishek Mahajan

Course Outline

Covers advanced topics in algorithm design and analysis, programming techniques, advanced data structures, languages, compilers and translators, regular expressions, grammars, computing and intractability
Participation in events is saved by registering on the attendance list or scanning a QR code

Assessments

Random Lecture Quizzes (RLQ): Quizzes on lecture topics, multiple-choice questions, conducted randomly before or after class
Final Project: Milestone report with a penalty for non-submission, presentation and Q&A during class

Textbooks

Required: Introduction to Algorithms, fourth edition by Thomas H. Cormen, Charles E. Leiserson, Ronald L. Rivest and Clifford Stein, The MIT Press, 2022.
Required: Algorithm Design and Applications by M. Goodrich and R. Tamassia, Wiley, 2015.
Required: Data Structures and Algorithms in Java, 6th Edition, by M. Goodrich and R. Charles E. Tamassia, Wiley, 2014.
Optional: Data Structures and Algorithms Made Easy: Data Structures and Algorithmic Puzzles, 5th Edition, by Narasimha Karumanchi, CareerMonk Publications, 2017.
Optional: An Open Guide to Data Structures and Algorithms by Paul W. Bible and Lucas Moser, PALNI Press, 2023.

Introduction to Computing

Refers to use of computers and electronic systems to process, store, retrieve, and manage data
Includes calculations, problem-solving, and information processing
Involves execution of instructions by a computer to perform tasks
Algorithms are foundation of computational processes, and advanced computing concepts rely on their efficiency and effectiveness
Examples of input sizes: size of an array, polynomial degree, number of elements in a matrix, number of bits in a binary representation of the input, vertices and edges in a graph

Comparing Algorithms

Execution times: Not a good measure because it is specific to a particular computer
Number of statements executed: Not a good measure because the number of statements varies with programming language and style of the programmer
Ideal solution: Running time of an algorithm can be expressed as a function of the input size (i.e., f(n)) and these functions can be compared

Experimental vs Theoretical Analysis

Experimental Analysis: Implementing the algorithm, running the program with varying inputs, keeping track of CPU time used, and plotting the results
Limitations of Experimental Analysis: Dependent on hardware and programming language, requires implementation and debugging
Theoretical Analysis: Focuses on analyzing function that expresses running time (f(n)) of an algorithm

Primitive Operations

Basic computations performed by an algorithm
Examples: evaluating an expression, assigning a value to a variable, indexing into an array, calling a method, returning from a method
Take a constant amount of time in the RAM model (one unit of time or constant time)
Independent of programming language

Case analysis

Worst Case: The input that takes the longest amount of time to process

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Test your understanding of advanced topics in algorithm design, programming techniques, and data structures with this quiz. The questions are based on the course outline provided, aiming to reinforce key concepts discussed in class. Participation is essential for mastering the material and successfully completing the assessments.