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What is the first step in deleting a node at a given position in a linked list?
What is the first step in deleting a node at a given position in a linked list?
Which statement is true about deleting the last node of a linked list?
Which statement is true about deleting the last node of a linked list?
When searching for an element in a linked list, what should happen if the temp node is not null at the start?
When searching for an element in a linked list, what should happen if the temp node is not null at the start?
What happens when deleting the first node of a linked list?
What happens when deleting the first node of a linked list?
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In the context of linked lists, what does assigning 'next of previous node as new node' imply when inserting a new node?
In the context of linked lists, what does assigning 'next of previous node as new node' imply when inserting a new node?
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What does each node in a linked list contain?
What does each node in a linked list contain?
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Which of the following is a disadvantage of linked lists?
Which of the following is a disadvantage of linked lists?
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Which type of linked list allows traversal in both forward and backward directions?
Which type of linked list allows traversal in both forward and backward directions?
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What is the role of the HEAD node in a linked list?
What is the role of the HEAD node in a linked list?
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In a linked list, why is random access not allowed?
In a linked list, why is random access not allowed?
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Which statement correctly describes the memory allocation of linked lists?
Which statement correctly describes the memory allocation of linked lists?
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What distinguishes a Circular Singly Linked List from a regular Singly Linked List?
What distinguishes a Circular Singly Linked List from a regular Singly Linked List?
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What happens when a new node is inserted at the start of a Linked List?
What happens when a new node is inserted at the start of a Linked List?
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What is required to traverse a Linked List?
What is required to traverse a Linked List?
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Which operation does NOT modify the structure of the Linked List?
Which operation does NOT modify the structure of the Linked List?
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When inserting a new node at a given position, which condition must be checked first?
When inserting a new node at a given position, which condition must be checked first?
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Which operation is most likely to result in all nodes of a Linked List being removed?
Which operation is most likely to result in all nodes of a Linked List being removed?
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What is the result of attempting to traverse an empty Linked List?
What is the result of attempting to traverse an empty Linked List?
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Which of the following describes the proper way to insert a node at the end of a Linked List?
Which of the following describes the proper way to insert a node at the end of a Linked List?
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What step is necessary before inserting a new node at a specific position in the list?
What step is necessary before inserting a new node at a specific position in the list?
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What is the purpose of deleting a node in a Linked List?
What is the purpose of deleting a node in a Linked List?
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Which function is specifically mentioned for traversing a Linked List?
Which function is specifically mentioned for traversing a Linked List?
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Flashcards
Linked List
Linked List
A linear data structure where elements are organized in a sequence of nodes. Each node contains data and a pointer referencing the next node.
Head of a Linked List
Head of a Linked List
The starting node of a linked list. It serves as the reference point for traversing the list.
Tail of a Linked List
Tail of a Linked List
The last node in a linked list. It points to NULL, signifying the end of the list.
Singly Linked List
Singly Linked List
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Doubly Linked List
Doubly Linked List
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Circular Singly Linked List
Circular Singly Linked List
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Circular Doubly Linked List
Circular Doubly Linked List
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Inserting a Node at a Position
Inserting a Node at a Position
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Searching an Element
Searching an Element
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Deleting the First Node
Deleting the First Node
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Deleting the Last Node
Deleting the Last Node
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Deleting a Node at a Position
Deleting a Node at a Position
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Insert node at the start
Insert node at the start
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Traverse Linked List
Traverse Linked List
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Insert node at the end
Insert node at the end
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Insert node at a given position
Insert node at a given position
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Delete first node
Delete first node
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Delete last node
Delete last node
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Delete a node at given position
Delete a node at given position
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Delete all nodes
Delete all nodes
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Count nodes
Count nodes
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Reverse Linked List
Reverse Linked List
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Study Notes
Linked List Overview
- A linked list is a linear data structure where elements are stored as nodes.
- Each node contains data and a pointer to the next node.
- Data is stored in the data part of the node.
- The pointer in each node points to the next node in the list.
Linked List Node Structure
- The
Node
class represents a single node in the linked list. - Each node has a
Data
field for storing data. - Each node has a
Next
field (pointer) for linking to the subsequent node.
Linked List Advantages
- Dynamic: Allocates memory as needed.
- Easy Insertion/Deletion: Efficient insertion and deletion of nodes.
- Expandable: Can be expanded without defining a specific initial size, effectively using memory.
- Flexible: Other data structures such as stacks and queues can be implemented using linked lists.
- Fast Access Time: Faster access times compared to some other data structures.
Linked List Disadvantages
- Random Access: Sequential access only; binary search not efficient.
- Wasted Memory: Memory is wasted for pointers.
- Larger Elements: Less memory-efficient in cases of large data elements (records of information).
Linked List Types
- Singly Linked List: Traversal is only possible in one direction (forward).
- Doubly Linked List: Traversal is possible in both directions (forward and backward).
- Circular Singly Linked List: The last node's pointer points to the first node.
- Circular Doubly Linked List: Both forward and backward traversal and circular linking.
Linked List Operations
- Insert Node:
- Insert at the start
- Insert at the end
- Insert at a given position
- Traverse Linked List: Iterate through the list, visiting each node.
- Search Node: Find a node with a specific data value.
- Delete Node:
- Delete the first node
- Delete the last node
- Delete a node at a given position
- Count Nodes: Determine the number of nodes in the list.
- Reverse: Reverse the order of nodes in the list.
- Update: Modify data in an existing node.
Examples
- Specific code examples given on pages illustrate how to insert and delete nodes and traverse elements within a linked list. Detailed steps are also given in each case.
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