Topological Sort and Directed Acyclic Graphs
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Topological Sort and Directed Acyclic Graphs

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What does it mean for a graph to be connected?

  • It contains more edges than vertices.
  • It includes only directed edges.
  • There is a path between every pair of vertices. (correct)
  • It has a cycle.

    • Which of the following correctly defines a directed graph?

  • A graph that must be connected.
  • A graph containing a set of directed edges. (correct)
  • A graph with an unordered pair of vertices.
  • A graph with at least one cycle.

    • In graph terminology, what is the difference between a sparse graph and a dense graph?

  • Sparse graphs are always directed, while dense graphs are undirected.
  • Sparse graphs must be connected, while dense graphs may not.
  • Sparse graphs have fewer edges than vertices, whereas dense graphs have more. (correct)
  • Sparse graphs can have cycles, but dense graphs cannot.

    • Which algorithm strategy is used to find the shortest path in a weighted graph?

    <p>Dijkstra's algorithm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes a vertex in a graph?

    <p>It can connect to multiple edges.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key difference between BFS and DFS graph traversal methods?

    <p>DFS explores as far as possible down one branch before backtracking.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a property of directed graphs?

    <p>They must have equal numbers of incoming and outgoing edges.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which algorithm is primarily used for finding a minimum spanning tree in a graph?

    <p>Prim's algorithm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are edges in a directed graph characterized by?

    <p>They are characterized by an ordered pair of vertices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best defines a strongly connected graph?

    <p>For every vertex pair u and v, there is a path from u to v and from v to u.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the length of a path in a weighted graph determined?

    <p>It's the sum of the weights of all edges in the path.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What represents the distance between two vertices in a graph?

    <p>The length of the minimal length path between them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a directed graph, a graph is considered connected if:

    <p>There exists at least one directed path between each pair of vertices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key property of weighted graphs?

    <p>Each edge has a defined weight associated with it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes a directed edge?

    <p>An ordered pair indicating a direction from one vertex to another.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What implication does the presence of weights on edges have in a graph?

    <p>It allows for the calculation of distances and efficient paths.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes a minimum spanning tree in a weighted graph?

    <p>It is a connected subgraph containing no cycles with the minimal total weight.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about Prim's Algorithm's running time?

    <p>The total running time is O((m+n) log n).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the for loop in Prim's Algorithm?

    <p>To update the weights of adjacent vertices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an essential property of a spanning tree?

    <p>It is a connected graph with no cycles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process is NOT involved in Prim's Algorithm for finding a minimum spanning tree?

    <p>Extracting the maximum weight edge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement correctly describes the initialization step in Prim's Algorithm?

    <p>All vertex keys are set to a maximum value.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Extract-Min' refer to in Prim's Algorithm?

    <p>Retrieving the edge with the minimum weight from the heap.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what scenario would Prim's Algorithm NOT be applicable?

    <p>When dealing with directed graphs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a necessary condition for a graph to be amenable to topological sorting?

    <p>It must contain at least one source vertex.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about topological sorting is true?

    <p>It can be performed using Depth First Search.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the second pass of Depth First Search for topological sorting, if vertex B has an unexplored child F, what should be done?

    <p>Explore F fully before backtracking.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of adding vertex G to the stack during the third pass of the DFS?

    <p>It indicates G is a leaf node.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element in the stack corresponds to the highest level of exploration after the entire DFS process?

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

    In a directed graph, which of the following pairs represents the correct structure of edges?

    <p>{C,A}, {B,A}, {C,B}, {B,E}.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a directed graph from other types of graphs?

    <p>Edges are unidirectional.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of topological sorting?

    <p>It may produce a unique order for vertices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When performing a topological sort, what happens to unexplored vertices once the DFS is complete?

    <p>They must be explored in isolation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If vertex F is at level 4 in the stack during topological sorting, what does that signify?

    <p>F has not been fully explored yet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following would invalidate a topological sorting attempt?

    <p>Including a directed cycle in the graph.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does backtracking play in the DFS process of topological sorting?

    <p>It helps explore all possible routes from a node.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of assigning numbers during the topological sort process?

    <p>To track the visiting order of vertices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the overall running time of BFS on a graph?

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

    What condition indicates that a directed graph is strongly connected?

    <p>All vertices can be reached from any starting vertex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which traversal method proceeds by exploring a vertex's neighbors before moving on to their neighbors?

    <p>Breadth First Search</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a directed graph, if BFS terminates before all vertices are visited, what can be inferred?

    <p>There are unreachable vertices from the starting point</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the concept behind Depth First Search (DFS)?

    <p>Backtrack when no neighbors are left to explore</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a directed graph from an undirected graph?

    <p>Edges have a specific direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of graph traversal, what is the role of a queue in BFS?

    <p>Temporarily hold nodes to visit next</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a topological sort ensure in a directed acyclic graph?

    <p>Vertices are ordered such that every directed edge points from an earlier vertex to a later vertex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can you say about the explored nodes in a stack during DFS?

    <p>Explored vertices are removed from the stack once visited</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When performing BFS, what does it indicate if multiple vertices are in the queue at the same time?

    <p>These vertices are at the same distance from the start vertex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a feature of directed graphs?

    <p>Vertex connections are bidirectional</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the adjacency list preferred for sparse graphs?

    <p>It uses less memory compared to an adjacency matrix</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which traversal method would you use to find the shortest path in an unweighted graph?

    <p>Breadth First Search</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant characteristic of a weighted graph?

    <p>Weights can represent costs associated with edges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Topological Sort

    • A topological ordering is a linear ordering of vertices in a directed acyclic graph (DAG) such that for every directed edge (u, v) from vertex u to vertex v, u comes before v in the ordering.
    • Every DAG has at least one topological ordering.
    • A topological sorting is a way to arrange the nodes of a graph in such a way that if there is a path from node A to node B, then A comes before B in the ordering.
    • Topological sort is used in many applications, including:
      • Project scheduling: Finding the order in which tasks must be completed.
      • Compiler optimization: Finding the order in which instructions can be executed.
      • Course scheduling: Finding the order in which courses must be taken.

    Directed Acyclic Graphs

    • Every directed acyclic graph has at least one source vertex.
    • It's impossible to topologically order the vertices of a graph that contains a directed cycle.

    Topological Sort

    • A topological sort is an ordering of vertices in a directed acyclic graph (DAG) such that for every directed edge (u, v), u comes before v in the ordering.

    Prim's Algorithm

    • Goal: Find a minimum spanning tree (MST) in a weighted graph.
    • Procedure:
      • Initialize a set of vertices that are part of the MST.
      • At each step, select the edge with the minimum weight connecting a vertex in the MST to a vertex outside the MST.
      • Add the selected edge and vertex to the MST.
      • Repeat until all vertices are in the MST.
    • Example:
      • Given a weighted graph, identify edges and vertices to include in the MST to obtain the minimum total weight.
    • Running Time (Heap based):
      • Initialization: Takes Θ(n) time.
      • Constructing Heap: Takes Θ(n) time.
      • Extract-Min: Takes O(log n) time, with n total calls, resulting in O(n log n) time.
      • Loop: Executes Θ(m) times.
      • Vertex Access: Takes Θ(1) time.
      • Key Updating: Takes O(log n) time.
      • Overall: O(n log n + m log n) = O((m+n) log n).

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    This quiz explores the concepts of topological sorting and directed acyclic graphs (DAGs). You'll learn about their applications, properties, and the significance of topological ordering in various fields like project scheduling and course sequencing. Test your understanding of how to correctly arrange nodes in a graph while considering directed edges.

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