15.4.3.1. PriorityQueue

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is a PriorityQueue?

   Hint

   Think about how elements get removed.

2. 2.

   Name a method you can use to add elements to a PriorityQueue.

   Hint

   What method lets you introduce new tasks?

3. 3.

   What does a PriorityQueue do?

   • Processes elements in order of arrival
   • Processes elements based on priority
   • Processes elements randomly

   Hint

   Think about which task gets completed first.

4. 4.

   True or False: In a PriorityQueue, an element with a higher number always has higher priority.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider how numbers are ordered.

5. 5.

   Develop a PriorityQueue for a traffic signal system where cars are prioritized based on their type (ambulance, fire truck, regular car). Discuss your approach.

   Hint

   Consider which vehicle should go first and why that matters.

6. 6.

   Implement a PriorityQueue within a game that processes players' actions based on their speed or attack power. Outline how you’d implement this.

   Hint

   Think about what makes a player act faster or more effectively.