12 Questions
What is the primary advantage of using linked lists over arrays?
Efficient insertion and deletion of elements
What is the purpose of the 'Next' field in a linked list node?
To point to the next node
What is the main difference between a singly linked list and a doubly linked list?
The direction of traversal
What is a circular linked list?
A linked list where the tail node points back to the head
What is the term for a circumstance where a linked list has no ends?
A loop
What is the primary disadvantage of using doubly linked lists?
More memory usage
What is the primary characteristic of a linked list with a loop?
The last pointer points to the head of the linked list.
What is the purpose of the slow and fast pointers in the loop detection algorithm?
To detect the presence of a loop in the linked list.
What happens if the fast pointer reaches the end of the linked list?
The algorithm returns 'No Loop Detected'.
How does the fast pointer move in the loop detection algorithm?
Two steps at a time.
What is the condition to return 'Loop Detected' in the loop detection algorithm?
When the slow pointer is equal to the fast pointer.
What is the purpose of the detectLoop function?
To detect the presence of a loop in the linked list.
Learn how to identify and handle loops in linked lists. This quiz covers the algorithm and techniques for detecting cycles in linked lists, including the use of slow and fast pointers.
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