Data Structures: Array-based Stacks
12 Questions
0 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What is the fundamental property of a stack data structure?

  • Random Access
  • First In, First Out
  • Last In, First Out (correct)
  • Priority-based Access
  • What is the primary limitation of an array-based stack implementation?

  • It is prone to memory leaks
  • The size of the stack must be determined at declaration (correct)
  • It is not thread-safe
  • It is not efficient for large datasets
  • What is the purpose of the MakeEmpty() function in the StackType class?

  • To resize the stack dynamically
  • To check if the stack is empty
  • To remove all items from the stack (correct)
  • To initialize the stack with a default value
  • What is the time complexity of the constructor in the StackType class?

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

    What is the purpose of the IsFull() function in the StackType class?

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

    What is the condition for the stack to be considered empty according to the IsEmpty() function?

    <p>top == -1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the postcondition of the Push operation in a Stack?

    <p>newItem is at the top of the stack.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Pop operation in a Stack?

    <p>Removes top element from stack and returns it in item.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the time complexity of the Push operation in an Array-based Stack?

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

    What is a potential error that can occur when trying to push an element onto a full stack?

    <p>Stack overflow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why must the compiler know the data type of the stack when compiling templates?

    <p>To ensure the correct data type is used.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can the compiler find the necessary information to compile templates?

    <p>By compiling the template and client code together.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    More Like This

    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Browser