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What is the main characteristic of a linked list?
Each node of the list contains a pointer to its adjacent node, stored at non-contiguous memory locations.
What is an array in the context of data structures?
A collection of similar type of data items, where each data item is called an element of the array.
What is the primary difference between a stack and a queue?
In a stack, insertion and deletion occur at one end (top), whereas in a queue, insertion occurs at one end (rear) and deletion occurs at the other end (front).
What is a non-linear data structure?
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What is a tree in the context of data structures?
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What is the FIFO (First-In-First-Out) technique used in?
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What is the purpose of a stack data structure?
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What is the main advantage of using linked lists over arrays?
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What is the main difference between a circular linked list and a doubly linked list?
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What is the correct statement about searching in an array?
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What is the minimum number of variables required to merge two arrays?
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How are elements of arrays stored in memory?
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What is the correct statement about insertion in an array?
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What is the purpose of traversal in an array?
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What is the incorrect statement in the given code snippet?
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What is the advantage of using linked lists over arrays for certain operations?
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Explain the difference between atomic and structured data.
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What is the main advantage of using dynamic memory allocation for linear lists?
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What is a data structure and how is it important in programming?
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Explain the concept of a data structure in the context of relationships between data values.
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Why is it essential to choose the right data structure for a particular programming task?
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What is an array data structure, and what kind of data storage is it best suited for?
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Describe the difference between the responsibilities of a programming language and a programmer in handling structured data.
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Explain why understanding data structures is crucial for a programmer.
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How does the searching process in a binary search tree differ based on the comparison with the root node?
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What is the initial step in inserting a new node into an existing binary search tree?
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Describe the role of the root node when inserting a new node in a binary search tree.
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What happens when the value of the new node is less than the current node's value during insertion?
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In the algorithm for searching a binary search tree, what does the function return if the node is NULL?
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What does the pseudo code imply if the value of the key node matches the current node's data in a search operation?
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How does the insertion process ensure the structure of a binary search tree is maintained?
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What is the significance of the comparison done with every node during the insertion of a node?
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What does the Big O notation, O(g(n)), represent in terms of algorithm complexity?
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What is the significance of Omega notation (Ω(g(n))) in algorithm analysis?
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In the provided algorithm, what is the purpose of the variable 'PTR' and how does it relate to the inner loop?
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What is the role of the variable 'K' in the algorithm and how does it interact with the outer loop?
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Describe the core logic of the algorithm, focusing on the steps involved in sorting the array.
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Explain the significance of the "If" statement in the inner loop and its impact on the sorting process.
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Study Notes
Data Structures
- Data can exist in two forms: atomic (basic data types like integers, characters) and structured (data items related to each other)
- A data structure is a type of storage that organizes and stores data, making it easily accessible and modifiable
- A data structure is a set of data values along with the relationship between them, and the operations permitted on them define the data structure
Types of Data Structures
- Arrays: a collection of similar data items, each called an element, with a specific data type (e.g., char, int, float, double)
- Linked Lists: a linear data structure where each node contains a pointer to its adjacent node, with non-contiguous memory locations
- Stack: a linear list where insertion and deletion are allowed only at one end, called the top
- Queue: a linear list where elements can be inserted only at one end (rear) and deleted only at the other end (front), following the FIFO technique
- Non-linear data structures: where each data item is attached to several others in a specific way, reflecting relationships (e.g., Trees, Graphs)
- Trees: a multilevel data structure with a hierarchical relationship among its elements, known as nodes
- Circular Linked List: a linear linked list where the last element points to the first element, forming a circle
- Doubly Linked List: a linear linked list where each element is connected to the two nearest elements through pointers
Algorithms and Notations
- Omega notation: represents the lower bound of the running time of an algorithm, providing the best-case complexity
- Bubble sort algorithm: a sorting algorithm that uses an inner loop controlled by a variable PTR, and an outer loop controlled by a counter K
Searching and Traversal
- Searching: a process of finding an element in an array or data structure
- Traversal: a process of visiting each element of an array or data structure
- Searching in Binary Search Trees: a process of finding a key node by comparing it with the root node and searching in the right or left subtree accordingly
Insertion and Deletion
- Insertion in Binary Search Trees: a process of inserting a new element by comparing its value with the current node value and inserting it as a left or right sub-node accordingly
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Learn about the basics of data structures, including atomic and structured data, and get introduced to different types of data structures like arrays.