Practice Depth-first Search (dfs) (3.2.2) - Search Algorithms and Problem Solving
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Depth-First Search (DFS)

Practice - Depth-First Search (DFS)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does DFS stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about the approach it takes in exploration.

Question 2 Easy

Describe the primary data structure used by DFS.

💡 Hint: Consider how it keeps track of nodes.

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Question 1

What is the primary goal of Depth-First Search?

To find all solutions
To explore all nodes at current level
To explore as far as possible along branches

💡 Hint: Think about what the 'depth-first' refers to.

Question 2

True or False: Depth-First Search guarantees an optimal solution.

True
False

💡 Hint: Reflect on the conditions under which it operates.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Consider a scenario where you have a graph representing a complex city with multiple paths. Design a DFS algorithm to find a route to a specific location. Discuss its efficiency and potential pitfalls.

💡 Hint: Think about how backtracking would work here.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the effectiveness of DFS in a large data structure compared to BFS. Provide a real-world example where these differences are crucial.

💡 Hint: Consider scenarios in technology implementation.

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