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Consider a scenario where you need to efficiently retrieve data based on unique keys. Which data structure is most suitable for this purpose?
Consider a scenario where you need to efficiently retrieve data based on unique keys. Which data structure is most suitable for this purpose?
- Queue
- Linked List
- Stack
- Hash Table (correct)
You're tasked with implementing a system where tasks are processed in the order they are received. Which data structure is most appropriate for managing these tasks?
You're tasked with implementing a system where tasks are processed in the order they are received. Which data structure is most appropriate for managing these tasks?
- Hash Table
- Tree
- Stack
- Queue (correct)
Given an array, what is the time complexity of inserting an element at a specific index in the middle of the array requiring shifting of existing elements?
Given an array, what is the time complexity of inserting an element at a specific index in the middle of the array requiring shifting of existing elements?
- $O(n)$ (correct)
- $O(log n)$
- $O(n log n)$
- $O(1)$
In a call stack, which element is removed first when a function completes its execution?
In a call stack, which element is removed first when a function completes its execution?
Which characteristic is most vital when evaluating the efficiency of an algorithm designed to process large datasets?
Which characteristic is most vital when evaluating the efficiency of an algorithm designed to process large datasets?
Given an unsorted array, what is the time complexity of determining if a specific element is present in the array?
Given an unsorted array, what is the time complexity of determining if a specific element is present in the array?
What does Big-O notation primarily describe about an algorithm?
What does Big-O notation primarily describe about an algorithm?
Under which condition does QuickSort exhibit its worst-case time complexity?
Under which condition does QuickSort exhibit its worst-case time complexity?
Which scenario best illustrates the use of average-case time complexity, denoted as Θ(n), in algorithm analysis?
Which scenario best illustrates the use of average-case time complexity, denoted as Θ(n), in algorithm analysis?
If the input size of an algorithm with $O(log n)$ complexity increases from 16 to 256, how many times does the execution time approximately increase?
If the input size of an algorithm with $O(log n)$ complexity increases from 16 to 256, how many times does the execution time approximately increase?
Flashcards
What is a data structure?
What is a data structure?
A method to store and organize data in an efficient way.
What is a non-linear data structure?
What is a non-linear data structure?
A data structure where elements do not form a sequential order.
Array O(1) operation
Array O(1) operation
Inserting an element at the end of the array.
LIFO data structure
LIFO data structure
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What is an algorithm?
What is an algorithm?
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Unsorted array search complexity
Unsorted array search complexity
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What Big-O notation represents
What Big-O notation represents
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QuickSort best-case time complexity
QuickSort best-case time complexity
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Average-case complexity
Average-case complexity
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O(log n) impact
O(log n) impact
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Study Notes
- Data structures are used to store and organize data efficiently.
- Stacks, queues, and arrays are linear data structures, while trees are not.
- Insertion at the end of an array has O(1) time complexity.
- Stacks operate on the Last In, First Out (LIFO) principle.
- An algorithm is a set of well-defined steps for solving a problem.
- Searching an element in an unsorted array has a time complexity of O(n).
- Big-O notation represents the worst-case time complexity.
- QuickSort has a best-case time complexity of O(n log n).
- Θ(n) notation represents average-case complexity.
- An algorithm with O(log n) complexity experiences a logarithmic increase in execution time when the input size doubles.
- Bubble Sort has a worst-case time complexity of O(n²).
- Binary Search has a time complexity of O(log n).
- Counting Sort is not based on comparison.
- Insertion Sort is effective for nearly sorted data.
- Binary Search is efficient on sorted data.
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