Understanding Data Structures and Efficient Programming
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What is a primary advantage of using efficient programs?

  • To enable the solution of more complex problems
  • To increase the usage of resources like memory and disk
  • To reduce the CPU speed in GHz
  • To minimize the usage of resources like memory and disk (correct)

Why is there a need for data structures and efficient algorithms?

  • Because computer applications are becoming more complex (correct)
  • Because computer applications are becoming simpler
  • Because computers are getting less powerful over time
  • Because data structures are not necessary for efficient programs

What is the consequence of not using efficient programs and data structures?

  • The CPU speed in GHz decreases
  • The solution is achieved with the help of programming
  • The usage of resources like memory and disk increases (correct)
  • The application executes faster

What is the role of programming, data structures, and algorithms in solving complex problems?

<p>To ensure that the solution is achieved with the help of programming (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the complexity of computer applications and the need for resources?

<p>As computer applications become more complex, there is a greater need for resources (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary reason why computers are able to solve more complex problems than before?

<p>Increase in CPU speed in GHz (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be the first step in selecting a data structure to solve a problem?

<p>Analyze the problem to determine the resource constraints (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason why a problem may not be solvable with programming?

<p>The data is too huge and the disk space is limited (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the philosophy of data structures based on?

<p>The cost and benefits of each data structure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using efficient programs?

<p>They execute faster and minimize resource usage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of having huge data and limited disk space?

<p>A new disk needs to be purchased (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of learning about data structures in programming?

<p>To understand the relationship between costs and benefits of a data structure (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three basic things associated with data structures?

<p>Space, time, and programming effort (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the start() function in a list data structure?

<p>To move the 'current' pointer to the first element (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of not using efficient data structures?

<p>The program will be inefficient and may not sell (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the update(X,?) function in a list data structure?

<p>To replace the element at a given position with X (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the list data structure commonly used for in daily life?

<p>To manage various types of lists (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers
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