Data Structures and Algorithms: Evaluate Your Knowledge

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What is the primary purpose of a data structure?

  • To improve the speed of an algorithm
  • To organize and store data in a way that allows efficient access and manipulation (correct)
  • To increase the memory usage of a program
  • To reduce the complexity of an algorithm

What is the primary goal of an algorithm?

  • To increase the complexity of the code
  • To reduce the memory usage of a program
  • To improve the readability of the code
  • To solve a particular problem or perform a specific task (correct)

What is the difference between a stack and a queue data structure?

  • A stack is a data structure used for recursion, while a queue is a data structure used for iteration
  • A stack is a dynamic data structure, while a queue is a static data structure
  • A stack is a linear data structure, while a queue is a nonlinear data structure
  • A stack is a Last-In-First-Out (LIFO) data structure, while a queue is a First-In-First-Out (FIFO) data structure (correct)

What is the time complexity of a linear search algorithm?

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

What is the purpose of a hash table data structure?

<p>To store data in a way that allows fast lookup and retrieval (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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