Data Structures and Algorithms Assessment

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What is the total marks for the assessment?

100

What is the mark allocation for the 'Define Data Structure' task in the assessment?

10

What percentage of marks is required for a first-class grade in the assessment?

70% and above

What is the role of 'Implementation of Data structure and Algorithms' in the assessment?

Accounting for 25 marks Signup and view all the answers

What is the key aspect of a student's approach to implementation and testing in advanced programming for a first-class grade?

Focused and justified Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum requirement for a student's research in advanced programming for a second-class grade?

Demonstrating use of a wide range of current secondary research sources Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of defining data structures in the project?

To create a database required for the implementation Signup and view all the answers

Which data structures are specifically mentioned in the project guidelines?

Classes Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of implementing algorithms and data structures in the project?

To implement the techniques for querying the data Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to apply refactoring strategies to optimize programs in the project?

To improve the program's efficiency and performance Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of test cases in the project?

To validate the program (code) Signup and view all the answers

How should the test cases folder be named, according to the project guidelines?

SWE5201_A2_IDnumber_Name Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of implementing data structures in the project development at 'Megbyte' software company?

To efficiently manage and organize data, reducing complexity and improving performance. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following data structures would be suitable for implementing a hierarchical representation of data in the project, and why?

Tree data structure, as it allows for efficient storage and retrieval of data with a hierarchical structure. Signup and view all the answers

How would you optimize the performance of a data structure, such as a hash table, in the project implementation?

By applying techniques such as rehashing, resizing, and load factor balancing to minimize collisions and ensure efficient key lookups. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of refactoring in the implementation of data structures in the project, and how does it relate to LO3?

Refactoring helps to improve the readability, maintainability, and performance of the code, which is essential for optimizing programmed solutions (LO3). Signup and view all the answers

How would you approach testing the implementation of a data structure, such as a stack or queue, in the project to ensure verification and validation (LO4)?

By writing unit tests to verify the correctness of the implementation, and integrating testing to validate the data structure's behavior in different scenarios. Signup and view all the answers