17 Questions
What type of data structures are usually needed when organizing and searching through a large number of items?
More sophisticated data structures
Which of the following is true about applications that don't require any form of search?
No ordering needs to be placed on the objects being stored.
In which chapter will the study focus on dealing with large amounts of data?
Chapter 8
Which data structure is appropriate for processing objects in strict chronological order?
Lists
What is an important goal of the chapter regarding data structures?
To give examples of separating logical representation from physical implementation
When are more sophisticated data structures usually necessary according to the text?
When organizing and searching through a large number of items
What does the term 'ordered' refer to in the context of lists?
Lists whose elements are sorted by value
Which statement is true about the data type of elements in simple list implementations?
All elements have the same data type
What is the length of a list defined as?
The number of elements currently stored in the list
In a sorted list, how are the elements positioned?
In ascending order of value
What does it mean when a list is referred to as 'empty'?
It contains no elements
What is the beginning of a list known as?
Head
What is the key design decision embodied in the list ADT presented in the text?
Support for the concept of a current position
Why do member functions like insert and moveToPos exist in the list ADT?
To allow access to any position in the list
How many possible 'current positions' are there in a list with n elements, according to the text?
$n + 1$
Why is supporting the concept of a current position essential in the list ADT?
To enable insertion and deletion at any position
What does the moveToStart member function do in the list ADT?
Sets the current position to be the first element on the list
Learn about how each list element has a data type and how the operations defined as part of the list ADT do not depend on the elemental data type. Explore the concept of lists with elements having differing data types if needed for specific applications.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
