Practice Arrays And Lists (9.1) - Arrays and lists - Design & Analysis of Algorithms

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Question 1.
What is an array?
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Think about how elements are stored in a single block.
Question 2.
Name one advantage of using arrays.
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Consider how elements are indexed.
3Question 3.
What is the time complexity for accessing an element in an array?
- O(n)
- O(1)
- O(log n)
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Consider how indexing works.
4Question 4.
True or False: Linked lists allow for constant time insertion and deletion.
- True
- False
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Think about how elements are managed in a linked structure.
Question 5.
Given a large dataset, which data structure would be more efficient for frequent read operations, an array or a linked list? Justify your choice with reasons.
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Think about how data retrieval works in both structures.
Question 6.
Design a linked list that maintains a sorted order. How would you insert a new element without disrupting the order?
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Consider what happens to the links during insertion.

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