Advanced Algorithms and Data Structures Quiz
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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?

    <p>Java with Eclipse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Dr. Olena Syrotkina start her teaching career?

    <p>Dnipro University of Technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the expected duration of the course COMP 8547?

    <p>One semester</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Teams</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>2 hours and 15 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is not considered a reliable measure for comparing algorithms?

    <p>Number of statements executed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the ideal solution used for comparing algorithms express?

    <p>Running time as a function of the input size n</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which course focuses on principles and applications of algorithm design?

    <p>COMP 2547 Applied Algorithms Computing Concepts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a limitation of experimental analysis?

    <p>It relies on specific hardware and programming language</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Creating a two-dimensional plot of results</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which programming language is specifically mentioned in the course offerings?

    <p>Java</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Regular expressions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It varies with the specific computer and environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Ability to express running time mathematically</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Wednesday from 10 AM to 11 AM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which course is offered in Summer 2024?

    <p>COMP 2120 Object-Oriented Programming</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It is irrelevant to the size of an array.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which course deals with computing intractability?

    <p>COMP 2547 Applied Algorithms Computing Concepts</p> 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?

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

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

    <p>Machine learning techniques</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Twice</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>The topics discussed in the lectures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following represents the primary function of computing?

    <p>Execution of instructions to perform tasks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are attendance records kept for events?

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

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

    <p>Data structures and algorithms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of advanced computing concepts?

    <p>Enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of algorithms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Random lecture quizzes (RLQ).</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Physical exercise.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>a ← 23</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many total operations does the pseudocode for arrayMax perform?

    <p>8n - 3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which operation is not considered a primitive operation?

    <p>Declaring a variable</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Worst case</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the algorithm arrayMax, what happens during the loop?

    <p>The currentMax is updated only if necessary.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the method return in the arrayMax algorithm?

    <p>The largest element in the array</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about counting primitive operations?

    <p>It is used to analyze algorithm performance.</p> 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.

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