Linked List Overview and Structure
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What is the first step in deleting a node at a given position in a linked list?

  • Check if the head is empty.
  • Determine if the specified position is less than 1.
  • Create a temp node pointing to the head.
  • Check if the specified position is greater than or equal to 1. (correct)
  • Which statement is true about deleting the last node of a linked list?

  • The head must always be non-null to delete the last node. (correct)
  • You should link the next of the head node to NULL if it's the last node.
  • You need to maintain a pointer to three nodes at all times.
  • You should traverse to the head node in every case.
  • When searching for an element in a linked list, what should happen if the temp node is not null at the start?

  • The search will fail regardless of the linked list's content.
  • Traverse the linked list to find a match for the search value. (correct)
  • Count the total number of nodes before beginning the search.
  • Stop searching immediately and return a failure message.
  • What happens when deleting the first node of a linked list?

    <p>The next node becomes the new head and the old head is deleted. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of linked lists, what does assigning 'next of previous node as new node' imply when inserting a new node?

    <p>It means that the new node is inserted after the previous node. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does each node in a linked list contain?

    <p>A data part and a pointer to the next node (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a disadvantage of linked lists?

    <p>They waste memory with pointers in each node (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of linked list allows traversal in both forward and backward directions?

    <p>Doubly Linked List (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the HEAD node in a linked list?

    <p>It is the first node used to traverse the list (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a linked list, why is random access not allowed?

    <p>Elements must be accessed sequentially from the HEAD (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement correctly describes the memory allocation of linked lists?

    <p>Memory is allocated dynamically as needed (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a Circular Singly Linked List from a regular Singly Linked List?

    <p>Circulation allows traversal back to the first node (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when a new node is inserted at the start of a Linked List?

    <p>The new node becomes the new head of the list. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required to traverse a Linked List?

    <p>A temporary node pointing to the head. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which operation does NOT modify the structure of the Linked List?

    <p>Traverse the Linked List. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When inserting a new node at a given position, which condition must be checked first?

    <p>If the previous node is null. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which operation is most likely to result in all nodes of a Linked List being removed?

    <p>Delete all nodes. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of attempting to traverse an empty Linked List?

    <p>It indicates that the head is null. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the proper way to insert a node at the end of a Linked List?

    <p>The new node is connected to the last node. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What step is necessary before inserting a new node at a specific position in the list?

    <p>Traverse to the node before the insertion point. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of deleting a node in a Linked List?

    <p>To free up memory and adjust pointers. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which function is specifically mentioned for traversing a Linked List?

    <p>TraverseList (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    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

    The starting node of a linked list. It serves as the reference point for traversing the 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

    A linked list that allows traversal only in one direction (forward).

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    Doubly Linked List

    A linked list that allows traversal in both forward and backward directions.

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    Circular Singly Linked List

    A singly linked list where the last node points back to the first node, creating a circular structure.

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    Circular Doubly Linked List

    A doubly linked list where the last node points to the first node, and the first node points to the last node, creating a circular structure.

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    Inserting a Node at a Position

    Inserting a new node at a specific position in a linked list involves two steps: 1) If the position is the first node, update the head pointer directly. 2) Otherwise, traverse to the node before the specified position and adjust the links to insert the new node.

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    Searching an Element

    Searching for a specific element within a linked list involves iterating through each node and comparing the current node's data with the target value. If the target value is found, stop traversing the list; otherwise, continue until you reach the end of the list.

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    Deleting the First Node

    Removing the first node from a linked list is simple. If the list is not empty (head is not null), create a temporary pointer to store the head, update the head to the next node, and then delete the temporary node.

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    Deleting the Last Node

    To delete the last node in a linked list, 1) Ensure the list is not empty. 2) If the list has only one node (head.next is null), delete the head. 3) Otherwise, traverse to the second last node (the one before the end), set its next pointer to NULL, and delete the last node.

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    Deleting a Node at a Position

    Deleting a specific node in a linked list (at a given position) involves a few steps: 1) if the position is 1, delete the head. 2) Otherwise, traverse to the node before the specified position and update its next pointer to skip the target node. Finally, delete the target node.

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    Insert node at the start

    Adding a new node to the beginning of the linked list. It involves creating a new node, setting its 'next' pointer to the current head, and then updating the head pointer to point to the new node.

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    Traverse Linked List

    Traversing a linked list involves visiting each node sequentially, starting from the head. This requires iterating through the list, displaying the data held by each node, and moving to the next node.

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    Insert node at the end

    Adding a new node to the end of the linked list. It involves creating a new node, finding the current last node, setting the last node's 'next' pointer to the new node, and finally updating the tail pointer to point to the new node.

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    Insert node at a given position

    Adding a new node at a specific position within the linked list. It involves creating a new node, finding the node before the desired position, setting the new node's 'next' pointer to the node at the desired position, and then updating the previous node's 'next' pointer to point to the new node.

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    Delete first node

    Deleting the first node in a linked list. This involves updating the head pointer to point the next node and deleting the original head node.

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    Delete last node

    Deleting the last node in a linked list. This involves finding the second-to-last node, setting its 'next' pointer to null, and deleting the original last node.

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    Delete a node at given position

    Deleting a node at a specific position in the linked list. This involves finding the node before the desired position, setting its 'next' pointer to the node after the desired position, and deleting the node at the specified position.

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    Delete all nodes

    Deleting all nodes in a linked list. This involves traversing the entire list, deleting each node one by one, and updating the head pointer to null when all nodes are deleted.

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    Count nodes

    Counting the total number of nodes in a linked list. This involves traversing the list, incrementing a counter for each visited node, and returning the final count after iterating through all nodes.

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    Reverse Linked List

    Reversing the order of nodes in a linked list. This involves iterating through the list, updating 'next' pointers of each node to point to the previous node, and finally updating the head pointer to the last node in the original 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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