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Week 2 Introduction to Algorithms Quiz

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What is the primary purpose of dynamic programming?

To use randomness during algorithm execution

To break complex problems into simpler subproblems and store solutions (correct)

To explore all possible solutions incrementally

To sort and search data efficiently

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of primitive data structures?

They hold a single data value

They are the basic building blocks of data storage

They hold multiple data values (correct)

They are provided by the programming language itself

Which type of algorithm is used to digitally sign and encrypt data sent over the internet?

Sorting and searching algorithms

Cryptographic algorithms (correct)

Signal processing algorithms

Computational geometry algorithms

Which type of algorithm is used to arrange data in memory for efficient retrieval?

Sorting and searching algorithms Signup and view all the answers

Which type of algorithm is used to find an efficient path through a network?

Graph algorithms Signup and view all the answers

Which type of algorithm is used to generate photo-realistic images from an artificial scene?

Rendering algorithms Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of an algorithm?

It has a finite number of steps. Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum number of outputs an algorithm must have?

1 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a fundamental aspect of algorithmic problem solving?

Improving the algorithm's runtime efficiency Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the computational device model that most algorithms are designed for?

Random-access machine (RAM) Signup and view all the answers

Which algorithm design technique involves breaking a problem into smaller parts, solving them individually, and then combining the solutions?

Divide and conquer Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of a parallel algorithm?

It takes advantage of concurrent execution capability. Signup and view all the answers