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

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

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

    Which statement correctly describes the memory allocation of linked lists?

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

    What is required to traverse a Linked List?

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

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

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

    Which function is specifically mentioned for traversing a Linked List?

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

    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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