Practice Recursion (12) - Recursion - ICSE 11 Computer Applications

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Question 1.
What is recursion?
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Think about how recursion can simplify complex problems.
Question 2.
Identify the base case in a recursive function.
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Consider what condition prevents additional calls.
3Question 3.
What is a base case in recursion?
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Remember why functions need a point to stop.
4Question 4.
Which of the following best describes recursion?
- A function calls another function.
- A function calls itself.
- A method that loops through a data structure.
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Think about the definition we discussed.
Question 5.
How would you optimize a naive recursive Fibonacci function using memoization?
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Consider how you can avoid duplicate calculations.
Question 6.
Create a recursive function that reverses a string.
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Think about how breaking down the string helps.

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