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What best describes a stack in terms of its data handling method?
What happens when the TOP variable equals MAX-1 in a stack?
Which of the following operations does not belong to the basic operations of a stack?
In the array representation of a stack, what does a NULL value for TOP signify?
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When an attempt is made to insert an element into a full stack, what is the expected outcome?
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Which operation retrieves the topmost element without altering the stack?
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What data structure is NOT commonly used for implementing a stack?
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Which statement about stacks is true?
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What condition must be checked before performing a deletion operation on a stack?
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What message is displayed when an attempt is made to delete from an empty stack?
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What does the PEEK operation do in the context of a stack?
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Before performing an update on a stack's element, what must be confirmed?
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What best describes recursion in programming?
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Which of the following is an example of a situation where recursion is used?
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In a stack represented by a vector S and a pointer TOP, what does the I-th element from the top refer to?
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Which recursive problem is NOT traditionally associated with recursion?
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Study Notes
Stack Overview
- Stack is a linear data structure with a Last In First Out (LIFO) principle, where the last element added is the first to be removed.
- Analogous to a pile of plates, elements can be added or removed only from the top position.
Implementation
- Can be implemented using an array or a linked list.
- Key variables:
- TOP: Stores the address of the top element.
- MAX: Indicates the maximum capacity of the stack.
- If TOP=NULL, the stack is empty; if TOP=MAX-1, the stack is full.
Operations on Stack
- Four basic operations exist:
- Push: Adds an element to the top.
- Pop: Removes the top element.
- Peek: Retrieves the value of the top element without removing it.
- Update: Changes the value of an element at a specific index.
Push Operation
- Adds a new element at the topmost position after checking if the stack is full (TOP=MAX-1).
- If full, an "OVERFLOW" message is generated.
Pop Operation
- Deletes the top element, ensuring the stack is not empty (TOP=NULL) before the operation.
- If empty, an "UNDERFLOW" message is displayed.
Peek Operation
- Returns the value of the element at a specified index from the top without deletion.
Update Operation
- Changes the value of an element at a specified index, first checking if the stack is not empty.
Applications of Stack
- Used in recursion where a function calls itself until a stopping condition is met.
- Supports balancing symbols in expressions.
- Utilized in Polish notations for expression evaluation.
Recursion
- A process where a function repeatedly calls itself until a defined condition is fulfilled, preventing infinite loops.
- Common examples include calculating factorials and generating Fibonacci sequences.
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Description
Explore the fundamental concepts of stack and queue in this quiz. Understand how these data structures operate, with practical examples like the analogy of a pile of plates for the stack. Test your knowledge on operations and characteristics associated with these essential structures in computer science.