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What is the purpose of ignoring the last carry when calculating the hash value?

  • To maintain consistency in hash values
  • To ensure the hash value is unique
  • To reduce the size of the hash table
  • To simplify the calculation process (correct)

    • In the context of hashing, what does the variable 'M' represent?

  • The total number of keys
  • The key value
  • The size of the hash table (correct)
  • The constant value A

    • Which of the following is a property of a good hash function?

  • It should require complex calculations
  • It should make collisions inevitable
  • It should uniformly distribute the keys (correct)
  • It should minimize memory usage

    • What is one disadvantage of the multiplication method for hashing?

    <p>It works poorly with hash table sizes that are powers of two</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which collision resolution technique involves using linked lists in each cell of the hash table?

    <p>Separate Chaining</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the formula $h(K) = floor(M (kA , mod , 1))$ help to compute?

    <p>The hash value of a key</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for a hash function to have a low load factor?

    <p>To minimize search and insertion times</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of the hash function for the key 70 when the table size is 5?

    <p>0</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the process of quadratic probing, which of the following represents the first probe after an initial collision?

    <p>1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What next slot will be checked if the initial hash index for key 50 (using a table size of 7) is occupied?

    <p>5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes quadratic probing?

    <p>It attempts to use increasing squares of integers to find a slot.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when a slot is found occupied during the insertion of key 30?

    <p>Quadratic probing calculations are initiated to find an open slot.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many probes are needed to successfully insert key 50 after the hashes for the previous keys have resulted in collisions?

    <p>3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Given the hash function and quadratic probing mechanism, which slot would key 76 occupy?

    <p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of quadratic probing in hash tables?

    <p>To find the next available slot using a systematic approach.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the load factor in a hash table?

    <p>To assess the efficiency of the load on the hash function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when the load factor of a hash table exceeds the predefined value?

    <p>Rehashing occurs, involving increasing the array size and storing items again</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an application of hash data structures?

    <p>Implementing queues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant disadvantage of using hash data structures?

    <p>They can be inefficient when many collisions occur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what instance is hashing particularly effective?

    <p>When locating an item quickly in a large dataset</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of hashing?

    <p>To provide faster retrieval of items in a dataset</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does rehashing in a hash table commonly involve?

    <p>Increasing the array size and recalculating hashes for existing values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about hash tables is incorrect?

    <p>Hash tables allow the storage of null values without issue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mathematical operation used in the Division Method of generating a hash value?

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

    Which of the following is an advantage of the Mid Square Method?

    <p>All digits of the key contribute to the hash value.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a disadvantage of the Division Method?

    <p>It can lead to poor distribution of keys.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the Mid Square Method, what is the first step to compute the hash value?

    <p>Square the key value k.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What limits the effectiveness of the Mid Square Method when using large key sizes?

    <p>The square of the key doubles the number of digits.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the procedure for the Digit Folding Method?

    <p>Divide the key into parts and add them together.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the Division Method is true?

    <p>The method is fast but can lead to clustering.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be considered when selecting the value of M in the Division Method?

    <p>It must be a prime number for uniform distribution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of double hashing in a hash table?

    <p>To resolve collisions using a secondary hash function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the formula h(k, i) = (h1(k) + i * h2(k)) % n, what does 'i' represent?

    <p>The collision number</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the time complexity of the double hashing algorithm?

    <p>O(n)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will be the slot number for inserting key 72 after resolving the collision?

    <p>5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the hash table size is 7, what would be the output of h1(692)?

    <p>6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the secondary hash function h2(k) defined?

    <p>1 + (k mod 5)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following keys will cause a collision when inserting into the hash table of size 7?

    <p>692</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must occur if a collision happens during key insertion in double hashing?

    <p>Use the secondary hash function to find a new position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Hash Functions Overview

    • Hash functions transform input data (keys) into a fixed-size string of characters, which is typically a numerical value.
    • Common methods of generating hash values include Division, Mid Square, Folding, and Multiplication.

    Division Method

    • Simple and efficient, calculates hash using remainder from dividing key k by table size M: h(K) = k mod M.
    • Best performance when M is a prime number to ensure uniform key distribution.
    • Example: For k = 12345 and M = 95, h(12345) = 90; for k = 1276 and M = 11, h(1276) = 0.
    • Pros: Quick computation; works for any M.
    • Cons: Poor performance with consecutive keys; requires careful selection of M.

    Mid Square Method

    • Involves squaring the key and extracting the middle digits as the hash value: h(K) = h(k²).
    • Example: For k = 60; 60 x 60 = 3600, extract middle digits yields h(60) = 60.
    • Pros: Utilizes all digits of the key for a better hash value; less affected by the original key’s digit distribution.
    • Cons: Limited by key size; potential for collisions.

    Folding Method

    • Divides key k into parts, sums them to generate the hash: h(K) = s = k1 + k2 + ... + kn.
    • Example: For k = 12345, split into k1 = 12, k2 = 34, k3 = 5; s = 12 + 34 + 5 = 51.
    • Allows for different sized parts based on table size.

    Multiplication Method

    • Uses a constant A (0 < A < 1) to compute the hash: h(K) = floor(M * (kA mod 1)).
    • Example: For k = 12345, A = 0.357840, and M = 100; results in h(12345) = 53.
    • Pros: Suitable for various values of A; quick with powers of two for M.
    • Cons: Requires careful selection of A for optimal results.

    Properties of a Good Hash Function

    • Efficient computation.
    • Uniform key distribution to reduce collisions.
    • Low load factor to maintain performance.

    Collision Handling Methods

    • Separate Chaining: Each cell in the hash table points to a linked list of records sharing the same hash value, requires extra memory.
    • Open Addressing: Alternative slots are sought within the table for keys colliding at the same hash index.

    Open Addressing Techniques

    • Quadratic Probing: Uses a quadratic formula to find next slot upon collision: H + 12, H + 22, H + 32, etc..
    • Double Hashing: Employs two hash functions to resolve collisions, using the form h(k, i) = (h1(k) + i * h2(k)) % n.

    Load Factor

    • Defined as Total elements in hash table / Size of hash table.
    • A high load factor indicates the need for rehashing to maintain efficiency.

    Rehashing

    • Involves expanding the hash table (commonly doubling its size) when the load factor exceeds a threshold (default 0.75), redistributing keys to maintain performance.

    Applications of Hash Structures

    • Hashes are utilized for indexing in databases, disk data structures, and implementation of objects in programming languages.
    • Real-time uses include cache mapping, password verification, cryptographic processes, and pattern matching algorithms.

    Advantages and Disadvantages

    • Advantages: Efficient synchronization, constant time complexity for average operations (search, insert, delete).
    • Disadvantages: Inefficiency due to collisions, unmanageable colliding scenarios for large key sets, and lack of support for null values.

    Conclusion

    • Hashing enhances efficiency in data retrieval, providing a structured way to quickly locate items in large datasets without linear searches.

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    Explore different hash functions in this quiz, including the Division Method, Mid Square Method, Folding Method, and Multiplication Method. Understand the basic principles, advantages, and applications of each method to enhance your knowledge in computer science and data structures.

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