Algorithm Complexity - Part I
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What does the best-case time complexity represent?

  • The fastest time an algorithm can complete for any input.
  • The maximum time an algorithm needs to run on the least favorable input.
  • The minimum amount of time an algorithm takes for a given input. (correct)
  • The average time an algorithm performs across all inputs.

    • In what situation is the average-case time complexity analyzed?

  • When evaluating only the worst input scenarios.
  • When the algorithm is expected to perform poorly.
  • When considering all possible inputs and their likelihood. (correct)
  • When the input is already sorted.

    • Which notation is used to represent worst-case time complexity?

  • O(g(n)) where g(n) is the maximum time required. (correct)
  • O(1)
  • O(n^2) always indicates worst-case complexity.
  • O(g(n)) where g(n) is the average time required.

    • What does a complexity class encompass?

    <p>Sets of decision problems related by resource-based complexity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what scenario does the worst-case time complexity arise?

    <p>When evaluating the least favorable conditions for the algorithm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 'P' in the P class signify?

    <p>Polynomial Time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a problem in the P class?

    <p>Sorting a list using Merge Sort</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is typically considered alongside time in complexity classes?

    <p>Memory usage of the algorithm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of problems do most complexity classes consist of?

    <p>Decision problems solvable using a Turing machine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does NP stand for in the context of complexity classes?

    <p>Non-deterministic Polynomial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the average-case time complexity?

    <p>A measure based on the sum of all possible run times.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes NP problems?

    <p>Solutions are difficult to find but easy to verify.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of computational feasibility, what does 'intractable' refer to?

    <p>Problems that are solvable in theory but impractical in practice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which example illustrates a problem in the NP class?

    <p>Pairing 200 employees without conflict under strict rules.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are problems classified in the P class characterized?

    <p>They can be solved quickly and have easily findable solutions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does a Turing machine play in NP problems?

    <p>It verifies proposed solutions in polynomial time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about NP-hard problems is true?

    <p>Every NP problem can be reduced to an NP-hard problem.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines an NP-complete problem?

    <p>It is both NP and NP-hard.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would happen if an NP-complete problem could be solved in polynomial time?

    <p>All problems in NP would be solvable in polynomial time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of an NP-complete problem?

    <p>Hamiltonian Cycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true regarding time complexity analysis in an algorithm?

    <p>Time complexity is calculated based on the input size.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic is true for all NP problems?

    <p>Answers can be verified in polynomial time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of computational complexity, what does P stand for?

    <p>Problems that can be solved efficiently in polynomial time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key difference between NP-hard and NP-complete problems?

    <p>NP-hard problems may not be verifiable in polynomial time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Big-O notation signify about a function's growth rate?

    <p>It indicates the function's upper limit growth relative to g(n).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which notation indicates that a function f(n) is tightly bounded both above and below by g(n)?

    <p>Big-Theta notation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Big-Omega notation, what are the conditions for f(n) to be expressed as f(n) = Ω(g(n))?

    <p>Existence of constants c, n₀ such that f(n) is always greater than c*g(n).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following time complexities indicates constant time performance?

    <p>O(1)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does little-o notation differ from Big-O notation?

    <p>Little-o indicates a function can never equal g(n).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which scenario would Big-O notation be most appropriate to use?

    <p>To describe the worst-case scenario of an algorithm's performance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which complexity denotes that an algorithm's performance grows proportionally to the square of the input size?

    <p>O(n^2)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition characterizes f(n) being in little-w notation, f(n) = ω(g(n))?

    <p>For every constant c &gt; 0, f(n) consistently exceeds c*g(n).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in creating a Hamiltonian Cycle using the backtracking algorithm?

    <p>Add vertex 0 to the path array.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition must be satisfied to add a new vertex to the Hamiltonian Cycle path?

    <p>The vertex must be adjacent to the previously added vertex.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when the base case is reached during the DFS search for a Hamiltonian path?

    <p>The current node is checked for adjacency with the starting node.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What conclusion can be drawn if no vertices can be added to the Hamiltonian path during the search?

    <p>The algorithm will backtrack to the previous vertex.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements accurately describes Co-NP?

    <p>If a problem is in NP, its complement is in Co-NP.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the Hamiltonian path {0, 3, 4, 2, 1, 0}, what significance does node 1 hold?

    <p>It is a neighbor of node 0, confirming the cycle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one characteristic of problems classified under Co-NP?

    <p>They have at least one solution that can be verified in polynomial time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following problems can be classified under Co-NP?

    <p>Checking for prime numbers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the time complexity of the binary search algorithm?

    <p>O(log n)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the prefix function in the KMP algorithm?

    <p>To indicate the longest proper prefix that is also a suffix</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which step should be repeated until a match is found or the end of the text is reached in the KMP algorithm?

    <p>Comparison and pointer movements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the KMP algorithm improve upon compared to naive string-searching algorithms?

    <p>It avoids unnecessary character comparisons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the time complexity of the Knuth–Morris–Pratt (KMP) algorithm?

    <p>O(n + m)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when there is a character mismatch during the KMP search process?

    <p>The pattern pointer shifts based on the prefix function.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding the efficiency of the KMP algorithm?

    <p>It reduces the number of comparisons during matches.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does initializing two pointers in the KMP algorithm involve?

    <p>Setting one pointer for the text and one for the pattern</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Algorithm Complexity - Part I

    • Complexity in algorithms measures the resources (time or memory) needed to solve a problem.
    • Time complexity measures the time an algorithm takes, based on the input size.
    • Big O notation represents the upper bound of growth rate for time complexity (e.g., O(n), O(n²)).
    • O(n) time complexity means the time taken increases linearly with input size.
    • Space complexity measures the memory an algorithm uses, also based on the input size.
    • O(n) space complexity means the memory required increases linearly with the input size.
    • The goal is to design efficient algorithms, balancing time and memory usage.

    Big O, Big Omega, Big Theta, Little-o, Little-omega Notations

    • Big O (O(g(n))): f(n) is O(g(n)) if there exist constants c and n₀ such that for all n ≥ n₀, f(n) ≤ c * g(n). This represents the upper bound of the function's growth.
    • Big Omega (Ω(g(n))): f(n) is Ω(g(n)) if there exist constants c and n₀ such that for all n ≥ n₀, f(n) ≥ c * g(n). This represents the lower bound of the function's growth.
    • Big Theta (Θ(g(n))): f(n) is Θ(g(n)) if there exist constants c₁, c₂, and n₀ such that for all n ≥ n₀, c₁ * g(n) ≤ f(n) ≤ c₂ * g(n). This represents the tight bound of the function's growth.
    • Little-o (o(g(n))): f(n) is o(g(n)) if for every constant c > 0, there exists a constant n₀ such that for all n ≥ n₀, f(n) < c * g(n).
    • Little-omega (ω(g(n))): f(n) is ω(g(n)) if for every constant c > 0, there exists a constant n₀ such that for all n ≥ n₀, f(n) > c * g(n).

    Best, Average, and Worst Case

    • Best case: The minimum amount of time an algorithm takes for a given input (typically, the input is already in an optimal or sorted state).
    • Average case: The average amount of time an algorithm takes, considering the likelihood of each possible input.
    • Worst case: The maximum amount of time an algorithm takes for a given input (typically, the input is in the least favorable state).

    Complexity Classes

    • P Class: Decision problems solvable by a deterministic Turing machine in polynomial time. These problems are considered "easy."
    • NP Class: Decision problems verifiable by a non-deterministic Turing machine in polynomial time. Solutions are easy to verify but hard to find (e.g., factoring large integers).
    • NP-hard Class: A problem is at least as hard as the hardest problems in NP.
    • NP-complete Class: Problems that are both in NP and NP-hard. These are the most difficult problems in NP.

    Sorting Algorithms

    • Insertion Sort: Compares current element to predecessors to place it in its correct sorted position. Time complexity is O(n²) in average and worst cases, O(n) in best case (already sorted).
    • Bubble Sort: Repeatedly steps through the list, compares adjacent elements and swaps them if they are in the wrong order. Time complexity is O(n²) in all cases.
    • Merge Sort: Divides the input list into sublists, sorts each sublist, and merges these back together. Time complexity is O(n log n) in all cases.
    • Heap Sort: Uses a binary heap to sort elements in O(n log n) time in all cases.
    • Quick Sort: Partitions the array around a pivot element. Time complexity is usually O(n log n) but can be O(n²) in the worst case.
    • Counting Sort: Suitable for inputs with a limited range of values. Time complexity is O(n + k) where k is the range of input.
    • A simple method to find a value in a list.
    • The algorithm iterates through each element, comparing it with the target value until a match is found or the end of the list is reached. -Time Complexity O(n)
    • A more efficient algorithm for finding a value in a sorted list.
    • It repeatedly divides the search interval in half. If the target value is less than the middle element, the search continues in the left half; otherwise, in the right half. - Time Complexity O(log n)

    KMP Algorithm

    • A string-searching algorithm that finds occurrences of a pattern within a text efficiently by avoiding unnecessary comparisons. - Time Complexity O(n+m)

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