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What is a data structure in computer science?
A data organization, management, and storage format chosen for efficient data access
What do data structures serve as the basis for?
Abstract data types (ADT)
Why are different types of data structures suited to different kinds of applications?
They are highly specialized to specific tasks
What do efficient data structures provide a means for?
Managing large amounts of data efficiently
Why are efficient data structures key to designing efficient algorithms?
They optimize the process of working with large amounts of data
What type of data structure is a stack?
Linear data structure
What happens if a stack is full and cannot accept another element?
Stack overflow occurs
What does the acronym LIFO stand for in relation to a stack?
Last in, first out
Which operation of a stack allows returning the value of the last element added without modifying the stack?
Peek
How is a stack's structure similar to a physical stack of items?
Items are accessed in a similar way to taking an item off the top of a physical stack
Explore the fundamental concepts of data structures in computer science, including data organization, management, and storage formats for efficient data access. Learn about the relationships among data values and the functions applied to the data, as well as their role as the basis for abstract data types (ADT).
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