Data Structure Queues
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What is the primary characteristic of a queue?

  • Last In, Last Out
  • First In, First Out (correct)
  • Last In, First Out
  • First In, Last Out
  • In an array-based queue implementation, what is a potential drawback?

  • The queue can hold an unlimited number of elements
  • Elements can be inserted or removed from any position
  • The size of the queue must be determined at declaration (correct)
  • The queue can only hold a single element
  • What is the purpose of the Enqueue operation in a queue?

  • Remove an element from the front of the queue
  • Insert an element at the rear of the queue (correct)
  • Check if the queue is full
  • Check if the queue is empty
  • In a queue, which end is used for removal of elements?

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

    What is a potential issue in implementing an array-based queue?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the algorithm used to implement Enqueue and Dequeue operations in an array-based queue?

    <p>Naive algorithm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the QueueType::~QueueType() function?

    <p>To deallocate the memory allocated for the queue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the MakeEmpty function?

    <p>To remove all elements from the queue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the IsEmpty function?

    <p>To check if the queue is empty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when you try to enqueue an element to a full queue?

    <p>A queue overflow condition occurs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when you try to dequeue an element from an empty queue?

    <p>A queue underflow condition occurs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the time complexity of the Enqueue function?

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

    What is the main issue with the naïve way of implementing a queue using an array?

    <p>It is inefficient due to shifting elements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do you initialize the front and rear indices in a queue implementation using an array?

    <p>front = 0, rear = -1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the condition to check if the queue is full in a circular array implementation?

    <p>rear+1 == front</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the isFull() function in a queue implementation?

    <p>To check if the queue is full</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do you detect an empty queue in a circular array implementation?

    <p>front == 0 &amp;&amp; rear == -1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advantage of using a counter to keep track of the number of elements in the queue?

    <p>It makes it easier to detect an empty or full queue</p> Signup and view all the answers

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