Final Exam Review - CPE 212, Fall 2024
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Which of the following correctly describes a property of a Binary Search Tree?

  • Left child is always greater than the parent node.
  • Nodes can be inserted in any order.
  • In-order traversal gives sorted order of nodes. (correct)
  • All nodes have at most two children.
  • Inheritance in C++ allows for class members to be protected by default.

    True

    What is the time complexity for searching an element in a balanced binary search tree?

    O(log n)

    The __________ algorithm is commonly used to find the shortest path in a graph.

    <p>Dijkstra's</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following data structures with their primary characteristics:

    <p>Stack = LIFO (Last In, First Out) principle Queue = FIFO (First In, First Out) principle Binary Tree = At most two children per node Linked List = Dynamic size and sequential storage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about function overloading is accurate?

    <p>Function names must differ in number or types of parameters.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Infinite recursion occurs when a recursive function has a base case.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between BFS and DFS in graph traversal?

    <p>BFS uses a queue, DFS uses a stack.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Final Exam Review - CPE 212, Fall 2024

    • Exam Date: Monday, December 9th
    • Exam Time: 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM (150 minutes)
    • Exam Location: ENG 246
    • Materials Permitted: Calculator only
    • Materials Not Permitted: Notes, books, or collaboration with others
    • Grading: Answer sheets are the only materials used for grading

    Question Types

    • True or False: 10 questions, 10 points each
    • Multiple Choice: 20 questions, 2 points each (40 points total)
    • Fill in the Blank: 7 questions, 15 points each
    • Short Answer: 4 questions, 35 points each

    Covered Topics

    • Topic 1: C++ Basics
      • Basic code control structures (if-else, loops, switch)
      • Function parameters (pass by value vs. pass by reference)
      • Pointers (declaration, initialization, usage)
      • Exception handling
    • Topic 2: C++ Polymorphism
      • Class inheritance (code understanding, access permissions on members)
      • Virtual functions (definition, usage)
      • Software Testing (different approaches)
      • Generic Programming
      • Overloading (function and operator implementation)
      • Templates (definition, implementation)
    • Topic 3: Recursion and Sequential Data Structures
      • Recursion (issues of infinite recursion, implementation)
      • Sequential Data Structures (Lists, Arrays, Linked Lists- single, double, Stack, Queue; circular queues; definitions and basic properties)
      • Time Complexity Analysis (insertion, deletion, searching in the worst-case)
    • Topic 4: Trees
      • Height/Level calculations, node counting
      • Binary Tree Types (full, complete, skewed, balanced)
      • Binary Search Tree (properties)
      • Tree Traversal (pre-order, in-order, post-order)
      • Time Complexity of Operations
    • Topic 5: Graphs
      • Graph Representations (adjacency matrix, adjacency list, comparison and analysis)
      • Complexity analysis of graph algorithms
      • Breadth-First Search (BFS)
      • Depth-First Search (DFS)
      • Greedy Algorithm
      • Shortest path algorithm
    • Topic 6: Searching and Sorting
      • Searching (Binary Search – workflow, implementation)
      • Hashing (implementation and analysis)
      • Sorting (all algorithms, workflow, features, comparisons, and time complexity- best, average, worst)
    • Topic 7: STL and Tools
      • Standard Template Library (STL) containers (vector, set, multiset, map, multimap)
      • Tools (Linux command-line arguments, Make, Valgrind)

    Preparation

    • Review lecture slides
    • Watch Panopto recordings
    • Complete project assignments
    • Study previous quizzes and exams
    • Attend a short review session / Q&A session on Dec 4th
    • Use office hours until Dec 11th

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    Prepare for the CPE 212 final exam with this comprehensive review quiz. Covering key topics in C++ basics and polymorphism, this quiz includes various question types such as true or false, multiple choice, fill in the blank, and short answer. Test your knowledge and ensure you're ready for the exam on December 9th!

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