Tree and Node Terminology Quiz

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Define the term 'Node' in the context of a tree data structure.

A fundamental unit containing data and references to other nodes.

What is a 'Root' in a tree data structure and what is its role?

The topmost node in a tree, serving as the starting point for traversal.

Explain the relationship between 'Parent' and 'Child' nodes in a tree data structure.

Parent/Child: The relationship between nodes, where one node (parent) has references to others (children).

What is a 'Leaf' node in a tree data structure?

A terminal node with no children. Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'Full Binary Tree' and how is it characterized?

Every node has either 0 or 2 children. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Complete Binary Tree and how is it characterized?

A Complete Binary Tree is a tree in which all levels are completely filled except possibly for the last one, which is filled left to right. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the Array Representation of Binary Trees in Memory.

In the Array Representation, nodes are stored in an array, and their relationships are determined by array indices. Signup and view all the answers

Define a Binary Tree and its key characteristics.

A Binary Tree is a hierarchical data structure with nodes having at most two children. Each node in a binary tree has, at most, two children. Signup and view all the answers