Introduction to Data Structures: Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Which of the following is the correct syntax for declaring an array in Java?

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int[] myArray = new int[5];

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int[] myArray;

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int myArray[] = new int[5];

Question 2

What is the time complexity of searching an element in a singly linked list?

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O(n)

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O(1)

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O(log n)

Question 3

Which of the following is a correct implementation of a stack in Python?

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class Stack:
    def __init__(self):
        self.items = []

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class Stack:
    def __init__(self):
        self.items = {}

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class Stack:
    def __init__(self):
        self.items = ()

Question 4

How does a queue differ from a stack?

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Queues follow FIFO (First-In-First-Out) while stacks follow LIFO (Last-In-First-Out)

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Stacks follow FIFO while queues follow LIFO

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They are the same data structure implemented differently

Question 5

Which data structure is optimal for inserting and deleting elements at the beginning of the list?

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Linked List

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Array

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Stack

Question 6

What is the benefit of using a circular buffer instead of a regular array for implementing a buffer?

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Eliminates the need to check for wrapping around the end of the array

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Reduces memory consumption

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Increases processing speed

Question 7

What is the definition of a balanced binary tree?

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A tree where the height difference between left and right subtrees is at most 1 for each node

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A tree where all leaf nodes are at the same level

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A tree where the number of nodes in the left and right subtrees are equal

Question 8

What is the primary function of a hash function in a hash table?

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To generate an index value for a key

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To store the data in the table

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To search for a key in the table

Question 9

What is a potential disadvantage of using a doubly linked list over a singly linked list?

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Increased memory overhead

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Slower traversal

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More complex implementation

Question 10

What is the time complexity of finding the maximum value in a binary search tree?

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O(log n)

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O(n)

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O(1)

Question 11

Which data structure stores elements in a sequential order and allows access by index?

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Array

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Linked List

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Stack

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Queue

Question 12

Which data structure represents a collection of nodes connected by pointers, enabling efficient insertion and deletion of data items?

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Linked List

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Array

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Stack

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Queue

Question 13

Which data structure follows the Last-In-First-Out (LIFO) principle, where the last element added is the first to be removed?

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Stack

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Queue

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Array

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Linked List

Question 14

Which data structure follows the First-In-First-Out (FIFO) principle, where the first element added is the first to be removed?

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Queue

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Stack

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Array

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Linked List

Question 15

Which operation adds an element to the rear (end) of a queue?

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Enqueue

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Dequeue

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Push

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Pop

Question 16

Which operation removes an element from the front of a queue?

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Dequeue

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Enqueue

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Push

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Pop

Question 17

Which operation adds an element to the top of a stack?

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Push

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Pop

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Enqueue

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Dequeue

Question 18

Which operation removes an element from the top of a stack?

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Pop

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Push

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Enqueue

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Dequeue

Question 19

Which data structure is best suited for representing a list of items that need to be processed in the order they were added?

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Queue

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Stack

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Array

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Linked List

Question 20

Which data structure is most efficient for storing a large number of elements that need to be accessed randomly?

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Array

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Linked List

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Stack

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Queue

Question 21

Which data structure is explicitly excluded from this unit's coverage?

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Graphs

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Arrays

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Linked Lists

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Queues

Question 22

Which data structure enforces a Last-In, First-Out (LIFO) behavior, allowing elements to be added and removed only from its top?

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Stack

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Array

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Linked List

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Queue

Question 23

Which data structure consists of a sequence of nodes, where each node holds both data and a reference to the following node in the sequence?

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Linked List

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Array

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Stack

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Queue

Question 24

Which operation appends an element to the rear end of a queue?

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Enqueue

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Push

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Pop

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Dequeue

Question 25

Which data structure allows direct access to its elements using an integer index?

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Array

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Linked List

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Stack

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Queue

Question 26

Which of the following is a key advantage of arrays over linked lists?

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Faster element access

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Dynamic memory management

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Easier implementation process

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Superior efficiency for large datasets

Question 27

What is the time complexity of performing a linear search for an element within an unsorted array?

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O(n)

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O(1)

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O(log n)

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O(n^2)

Question 28

What differentiates a singly linked list from a doubly linked list?

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Nodes in singly linked lists have one pointer, while nodes in doubly linked lists have two pointers.

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Nodes in doubly linked lists have one pointer, while nodes in singly linked lists have two pointers.

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Both singly and doubly linked list nodes have two pointers.

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Nodes in both singly and doubly linked lists do not have pointers.

Question 29

What is the primary operation supported by a linked list data structure?

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Insertion

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Deletion

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Searching

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Sorting

Question 30

Which data structure is specifically designed to manage a collection of elements that follow the First-In-First-Out (FIFO) principle?

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Queue

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Stack

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Array

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Linked List

Question 31

What is the time complexity for searching for an element in an unsorted array of size n?

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O(n)

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O(1)

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O(log n)

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O(n^2)

Question 32

Which data structure is most appropriate for representing and managing a hierarchical collection of data?

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Tree

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Array

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Linked List

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Queue

Question 33

What is the key difference between a stack and a queue data structure?

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Stacks follow Last-In-First-Out (LIFO), while queues follow First-In-First-Out (FIFO)

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Stacks follow FIFO, while queues follow LIFO

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Stacks are used for recursion, while queues are used for loops

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Stacks store data in nodes, while queues store data in arrays

Question 34

Which operation is used to modify the first element (known as the head) of a linked list?

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Insert

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Delete

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Search

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Append

Question 35

Which data structure is known for its consistent time performance for lookup and update operations?

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Hash Table

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Array

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Linked List

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Tree

Question 36

What is the primary purpose of a sentinel node in a linked list?

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To indicate the end of the list

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To enhance search efficiency

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To store additional information related to the list

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To connect multiple linked lists

Question 37

For a linked list, which operation adds an element to the front?

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Push

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Append

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Insert

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Enqueue

Question 38

What's the time complexity of adding an element to a queue implemented using an array?

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O(1)

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O(n)

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O(log n)

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O(n^2)

Question 39

Which data structure is ideal for storing a collection of distinct elements?

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Hash Table

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Array

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Linked List

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Queue

Question 40

How do singly and doubly linked lists differ?

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Pointers per node

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Arrangement of elements

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Storage efficiency

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Search time complexity

Question 41

Which sorting algorithm boasts the optimal average-case time complexity?

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Merge Sort

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Bubble Sort

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Selection Sort

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Quick Sort

Question 42

What's the primary benefit of utilizing a balanced binary search tree?

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Quicker search times

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Enhanced insertion and deletion efficiency

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Guaranteed sorted data

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Efficient handling of duplicate elements

Question 43

Distinguish between a hash function and a hash table.

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A hash function calculates a key, while a hash table stores key-value pairs

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A hash table calculates a key, while a hash function stores key-value pairs

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They are conceptually identical

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A hash table calculates a value, while a hash function stores key-value pairs

Question 44

Which of the following is **not** a fundamental data structure?

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Object

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Array

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Linked List

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Queue

Question 45

What is the time complexity of searching for an element in an unsorted array?

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O(n)

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O(1)

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O(n^2)

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O(log n)

Question 46

Which data structure is primarily used to implement a priority queue?

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Heap

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Linked List

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Stack

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Queue

Question 47

What is the key difference between a singly linked list and a doubly linked list?

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Singly linked lists can only traverse forward, while doubly linked lists can traverse both forward and backward.

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Doubly linked lists require more memory than singly linked lists.

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Singly linked lists are more efficient for inserting and deleting nodes.

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There is no difference between them.

Question 48

Which of the following is an advantage of using arrays?

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Fast random access

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Efficient insertion and deletion

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Flexibility in resizing

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Support for complex data types

Question 49

What is the primary purpose of a queue data structure?

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Storing and retrieving data in a first-in, first-out (FIFO) order

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Storing and retrieving data in a last-in, first-out (LIFO) order

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Providing efficient random access to data

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Organizing data in a hierarchical structure

Question 50

Which data structure provides efficient access to elements based on their index but requires consecutive memory allocation?

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Array

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Linked List

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Stack

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Queue

Question 51

In a linked list, each node consists of a data field and a ____ that points to the subsequent node.

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Pointer

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Value

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Index

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Key

Question 52

Which data structure adheres to the Last-In, First-Out (LIFO) principle?

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Stack

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Tree

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Heap

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Queue

Question 53

A queue data structure follows the ____ principle.

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First-In, First-Out (FIFO)

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Last-In, First-Out (LIFO)

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Priority-Based

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Random Access

Question 54

Which operation is NOT commonly performed on a stack?

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Accessing the middle element

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Checking if the stack is empty

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Adding an element (push)

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Removing an element (pop)

Question 55

You need to implement a data structure to manage a line of customers waiting for service. Which data structure is most suitable?

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Queue

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Stack

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Array

Question 56

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using a linked list over an array?

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Faster access to elements based on their index

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Efficient insertion and deletion

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Dynamic memory allocation

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No need for consecutive memory

Question 57

In a double-ended queue (deque), elements can be added or removed from ____.

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Both ends

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Any position

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Only the rear

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Only the front

Question 58

A data structure where each node can have multiple children is called a ____.

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Tree

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Queue

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Stack

Question 59

Which data structure is commonly used to implement a function call stack?

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Stack

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Queue

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Linked List

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Array