Two Pointers Pattern
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Which pattern uses two pointers to iterate over an array or list until the conditions of the problem are satisfied?

  • Binary Search
  • Merge Intervals
  • Sliding Window
  • Two Pointers (correct)
  • What is the time complexity of the naive approach to solving the palindrome problem using nested loops?

  • O(n)
  • O(n log n)
  • O(2^n)
  • O(n^2) (correct)
  • What is the time complexity of the two pointers approach to solving the palindrome problem?

  • O(2^n)
  • O(n log n)
  • O(n) (correct)
  • O(n^2)
  • Which of the following conditions must be fulfilled for a problem to match the two pointers pattern?

    <p>The input data is in an array</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using the two pointers pattern in the context of product suggestions for free shipping?

    <p>To suggest pairs of products that add up to the required cost for free shipping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a condition that would make a problem not suitable for the two pointers pattern?

    <p>The input data is sorted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of reversing an array using the two pointers pattern?

    <p>To swap the values of the array until reaching the middle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following problems can be solved using the two pointers pattern?

    <p>Reversing an array</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of transmission errors in network protocols, how can two pointers be used?

    <p>To identify the paths with more than one diversion router</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of using the two pointers pattern in the context of product suggestions for free shipping?

    <p>To suggest pairs of products for free shipping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a condition that would make a problem not suitable for the two pointers pattern?

    <p>The input data is sorted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the time complexity of the two pointers approach to solving the palindrome problem?

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

    Which of the following problems is most suitable for the two pointers pattern?

    <p>Checking if an array contains duplicate elements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an application of the two pointers pattern?

    <p>Finding the median of a sorted array</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What strategy is the two pointers pattern an application of?

    <p>Prune and search</p> Signup and view all the answers

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