Data Structure and Algorithms: Recursive Algorithms
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What are the two main components of a recursive algorithm?

  • Base case and general case (correct)
  • Base case and iterative case
  • Recursive case and dynamic case
  • Backtracking case and greedy case
  • What is recursion in algorithmic terms?

  • A process in which an algorithm never calls itself.
  • A one-time process in which an algorithm solves a problem.
  • A repetitive process in which an algorithm calls itself. (correct)
  • A process in which an algorithm only uses loops.
  • What is the purpose of the base case in a recursive algorithm?

  • To calculate the final result
  • To stop the recursion (correct)
  • To handle the recursive case
  • To initialize the variables
  • What is the difference between a recursive and an iterative solution?

    <p>Recursive solutions use recursion, while iterative solutions use loops</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of drawing trees to illustrate callings and the value of parameters passed to them?

    <p>To illustrate the recursive approach.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the gcd function in the Euclidean algorithm?

    <p>To calculate the greatest common divisor of two numbers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be developed to compare the recursive and the iterative approach?

    <p>An experiment (program).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a recursive function written in C/C++?

    <p>Factorial function.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of the gcd(12, 18) function?

    <p>6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recursive formula for the factorial function?

    <p>F(n) = n × F(n - 1)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is related to the backtracking technique?

    <p>Recursion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the lecturer for the Data Structure and Algorithms [CO2003] course?

    <p>Duc Dung Nguyen, PhD.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of the Towers of Hanoi Algorithm?

    <p>To move disks from source to destination using the minimum number of moves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of backtracking in the context of algorithms?

    <p>A process to go back to previous steps to try unexplored alternatives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main objective of the Eight Queens Problem?

    <p>To place eight queens on the chess board in a way that no queen can capture another</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approach used in the Towers of Hanoi Algorithm to solve the problem?

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

    What is the purpose of the putQueen function in the Eight Queens Problem Algorithm?

    <p>To place remaining queens safely from a row of a chess board</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common technique used in the Eight Queens Problem and the Towers of Hanoi Algorithm?

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

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