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What is the primary structure used for storing vertices and edges in the overview provided?

  • Separate sequences of records (correct)
  • A single record system
  • A database table
  • An array of pointers
  • What is a significant drawback of the edge list implementation described?

  • Complexity of insertion
  • Limited scalability for large graphs
  • Requirement for linear search to find elements (correct)
  • High memory usage
  • In the below representation, which components are considered records?

  • Vertices only
  • Neither vertices nor edges
  • Edges only
  • Both vertices and edges (correct)
  • What operation must be performed to find edges with a specific source vertex?

    <p>Iterate through all edges (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are the vertices in the edge list represented?

    <p>As a sequence of records (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes a directed graph?

    <p>It has edges that are ordered pairs. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of the food web example, which of the following species does Hawk eat?

    <p>Rabit and Mouse (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is a weighted graph defined?

    <p>It has edges associated with numerical values representing relevant quantities. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the set of edges E represent in a directed graph?

    <p>The connections and relationships between vertices. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would be an application of a weighted graph?

    <p>Calculating shortest distances in a transportation network. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which species is considered a primary consumer in the food web?

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    What is one key feature of a sequence in data structures?

    <p>Each item has at most one predecessor and one successor. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the presence of directed edges imply about species interactions in the food web?

    <p>Interactions can be unidirectional, indicating who eats whom. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'graph' primarily refer to in data structures?

    <p>A collection of items that can have multiple connections. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the set of edges E provided, which pair indicates that the Snake preys on the Rabit?

    <p>(S, R) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which graph representation is characterized by storing a list of edges?

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    What is a characteristic of a tree structure in data organization?

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    What should you understand when choosing data structures for graphs?

    <p>There are various data structures available for graph representation. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of understanding algorithms in relation to the computer's capabilities?

    <p>There exists a direct relationship between algorithms and computer capabilities. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common challenge with using natural language to communicate algorithms?

    <p>Natural language may introduce ambiguity. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which traversal method allows exploring all connections in a graph systematically?

    <p>Depth-first traversal (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a cell c_i,j in the incidence matrix represent?

    <p>Whether vertex v is incident to edge e. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a directed graph, how is the incidence matrix represented?

    <p>Cells indicate the direction of edges between vertices. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an application of the incidence matrix?

    <p>Calculating shortest paths in a graph. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the incidence matrix structured?

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    What signifies an edge in the incidence matrix of a directed graph?

    <p>Both a positive and a negative value. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a variant in programming?

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    In C, how is a union defined?

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    What should be the focus from an algorithmic perspective regarding data types?

    <p>The programming interface and its behavior. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the internal representation of data types considered irrelevant in algorithm design?

    <p>Because algorithms must work across different character encodings. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a necessary characteristic for a character data type to be considered valid?

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    How can data types be combined in programming?

    <p>By using structures and variants effectively. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of programming languages, what key aspect does a programming interface define?

    <p>How various data types interact and behave. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when a character is converted to upper case and then back to lower case?

    <p>The original character remains unchanged. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an incidence matrix map?

    <p>Vertices to edges (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the function of edges in a graph?

    <p>Edges have their own identity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of an incidence matrix, what is an edge?

    <p>A line connecting two vertices (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would happen if an edge does not have its own identity in a graph representation?

    <p>The graph cannot be represented accurately (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true regarding an incidence matrix?

    <p>It shows the relationship between vertices and their corresponding edges (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significance do the rows and columns of an incidence matrix hold?

    <p>Rows represent vertices while columns represent edges (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does an incidence matrix aid in analyzing a graph?

    <p>It maps relationships between vertices and edges (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of information is typically not found in an incidence matrix?

    <p>The degree of each vertex (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When constructing an incidence matrix, what is indicated by a value of 1?

    <p>An incident edge exists for the vertex (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential disadvantage of using an incidence matrix for large graphs?

    <p>It can be inefficient in terms of space complexity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Data Type

    A set of sequences of machine symbols with a specific representation and manipulation interface.

    Symbolic Representation

    How machine symbols represent specific data (e.g., ASCII for text).

    Programming Interface

    Procedures used to manipulate a data type (e.g., resizing an image).

    Encoding

    Representing data using machine symbols (e.g., ASCII for characters).

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    Decoding

    Reading data from machine symbols.

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    Primitive Data Types

    Basic data types supported directly by programming languages (e.g., integers, booleans).

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    Compound Data Types

    Created by combining primitive data types (e.g., records, arrays, variants).

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    Records (Structures)

    Contain multiple fields with different data types.

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    Arrays

    Store a sequence of items of the same data type.

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    Variants (Unions)

    Contain a single field that can hold different data types.

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    Abstract Data Type (ADT)

    Specification of a data type, focusing on its operations and behavior, regardless of its internal representation.

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    Domains (ADT)

    Set of values allowed in an ADT (e.g., True or False for a Boolean ADT).

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    Operations (ADT)

    Procedures to manipulate data within an ADT (e.g., AND, OR, and NOT for Boolean).

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    Axioms (ADT)

    Rules defining the relationships between operations within an ADT.

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    Computation

    Transformation of data from input to output.

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    Computational Problem

    Specifies the mapping between valid inputs and outputs.

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    Algorithm

    Finite sequence of instructions to solve a computational problem.

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    Data Structure

    Method of organizing data to efficiently support algorithms.

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    Graph

    Set of vertices connected by edges.

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    Directed Graph

    Graph where edges have a direction.

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    Weighted Graph

    Graph where edges have associated weights (e.g., distances).

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    Adjacency Matrix

    Matrix representation of a graph, with values showing connections.

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    Graph ADT

    Abstract data type defining operations on graphs.

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    What are Variants?

    Variants, also known as unions, are data structures that hold a single value but its data type can change. Imagine a container that can hold either an integer, a float, or a string, but only one at a time.

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    C union Example

    In C, we use the union keyword to define a variant. For example, union Number { int asInteger; float asFloat; }; allows storing an integer or a float, but not both at the same time.

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    How are Variants used?

    Variants are used when we need a single variable to hold various types of data. For example, you might use a variant to store a username or an email address, where the actual value can be either a string or a number.

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    Data Type Programming Interface

    The programming interface of a data type defines how you interact with it, including the operations you can perform on it, like adding numbers or comparing strings.

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    What is an Abstract Data Type (ADT)?

    An abstract data type (ADT) is defined by its operations and behavior, not its internal representation. It focuses on what a data type does, not how it's implemented.

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    Why are ADTs important?

    ADTs help us design algorithms that are independent of the specific data representation, making the algorithms more reusable and adaptable to different data structures.

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    Character Data Type Procedures

    Procedures in a character data type must behave logically and predictably. For example, converting a character to uppercase and then back to lowercase should result in the original character.

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    Graph Theory

    A branch of mathematics that studies the relationships between objects, represented as vertices connected by edges.

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    Vertex

    A point or node in a graph, representing an individual entity.

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    Edge

    A line connecting two vertices in a graph, representing a relationship between entities.

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    Depth-First Traversal

    An algorithm that explores a graph by visiting vertices in a depth-first manner, exploring an entire branch before moving to the next.

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    What is a Simple Graph?

    A simple graph is a basic type of graph where edges are undirected, meaning they connect two vertices without a specific direction.

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    What are Vertices and Edges?

    Vertices represent the objects in a graph, like cities, people, or species. Edges represent the connections between them, like roads, relationships, or who eats whom.

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    Food Web as a Graph

    A food web can be represented as a directed graph, where vertices represent species and arrows represent who eats whom. This shows the flow of energy in an ecosystem.

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    Example of a Directed Graph

    A directed graph is illustrated by a food web where vertices represent species (e.g., Hawk, Snake, Rabbit) and edges represent who eats whom. This gives a clear direction to the relationships.

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    Example of a Weighted Graph

    A weighted graph is represented by a transportation system where vertices represent locations (cities) and edges represent roads between them, with weights representing distances.

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    What does the notation G = (V, E) mean?

    This notation defines a graph where G represents the graph itself, V is the set of vertices, and E is the set of edges. Edges are either pairs of vertices in an undirected graph or ordered pairs (for directed graphs).

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    Incidence Matrix

    A way to represent a graph using a matrix where rows represent vertices and columns represent edges. A cell value is 1 if the vertex is incident to the edge, and 0 otherwise.

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    Directed Graph Incidence Matrix

    In a directed graph, the incidence matrix can have negative values. A 1 indicates the vertex is the head (start) of the edge, while a -1 indicates the vertex is the tail (end) of the edge.

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    Multi-Graph

    A graph where multiple edges can exist between the same pair of vertices.

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    Hyper-Graph

    A graph where an edge can connect more than two vertices.

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    Graph Problems

    Challenges arising from the structure of a graph, focusing on properties like connectivity, shortest paths, or finding specific vertex configurations.

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    Vertex (Graph Theory)

    A point or node in a graph representing an object or entity.

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    Edge (Graph Theory)

    A line connecting two vertices in a graph, representing a relationship or connection.

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    What does a '1' in an incidence matrix indicate?

    A '1' in an incidence matrix cell indicates that the corresponding vertex is incident to the corresponding edge.

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    What does a '0' in an incidence matrix indicate?

    A '0' in an incidence matrix cell indicates that the corresponding vertex is not incident to the corresponding edge.

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    What is a graph?

    A collection of vertices (nodes) and edges (connections) that represent relationships between objects or entities.

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    What is an incidence matrix used for?

    An incidence matrix is used to represent a graph by showing the connections between its vertices and edges.

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    What is a weighted graph?

    A graph where each edge has a numerical value (weight) associated with it, representing a cost, distance, or other relevant measure.

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    What is the key difference between an adjacency matrix and an incidence matrix?

    An adjacency matrix represents connections between vertices, while an incidence matrix represents connections between vertices and edges.

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    Edge List Implementation

    A way to represent a graph using two separate lists: one for vertices and one for edges, where each edge record contains information about its source and target vertices.

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    Edge Record

    A data structure that stores information about an edge, including its source and target vertices, as well as any associated data like weight or label.

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    Edge List

    A list of all edges in a graph, where each edge is represented by an edge record.

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