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What is the major behavior of the queue data structure?

  • First In Last Out (FILO)
  • Last In Last Out (LILO)
  • First In First Out (FIFO) (correct)
  • Last In First Out (LIFO)
  • Which operation in queues is responsible for removing an element from the front of the queue?

  • enqueue()
  • isEmpty()
  • dequeue() (correct)
  • front()
  • What is the primary difference between a queue and a stack?

  • A stack follows FIFO while a queue follows LIFO
  • A stack allows insertions at rear and removal at front, while a queue allows insertions at front and removal at rear
  • A stack allows insertions and removals at any point, while a queue restricts them to front and rear (correct)
  • A stack has a fixed size, while a queue can dynamically change in size
  • Which function in queues is used to check whether the queue is empty?

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

    What happens when an element is enqueued in a dynamic queue?

    <p>The size of the queue increases by 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which data structure serves as an influence for queues in real-world scenarios?

    <p>'Line of cars at a toll gate'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between the queue data structure and linked lists?

    <p>Queue data structure grows and shrinks at execution time, while linked lists have a predetermined size.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are queues related to real-life scenarios according to the text?

    <p>Queues in computer instructions are similar to queues in banks and ticketing systems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What problem do dynamic data structures solve that static structures like arrays cannot?

    <p>Dynamic data structures allow for unlimited data storage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do linked lists differ from dynamic data structures according to the text?

    <p>Linked lists have a fixed size, while dynamic data structures grow and shrink as needed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the essential characteristic of dynamic data structures mentioned in the text?

    <p>They allocate memory only when needed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Linus Torvalds, what distinguishes good programmers from bad programmers?

    <p><strong>Bad</strong> programmers worry about code, while <strong>good</strong> programmers focus on data structures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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