Practice - Consequences of Different Representations
Practice Questions
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Define an array.
💡 Hint: Think about how you store items like books in a library.
What is the time complexity for accessing an element in an array?
💡 Hint: Consider how you quickly find a page in a book.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary characteristic of an array?
💡 Hint: Think about how you would retrieve each item quickly.
True or False: Inserting an element in an array is a constant time operation.
💡 Hint: Consider how moving items around changes their order.
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Challenge Problems
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Given an unordered list of integers, use a mix of both lists and arrays to implement a simple database that allows for efficient insertions and quick searching. Outline the steps needed for both operations.
💡 Hint: Think about how a library catalog might keep entries for quick look-up but also allow for new books to be added efficiently.
Design an algorithm that effectively sorts a large array and then performs a search for a specific item. Discuss the time complexity for each step of your algorithm.
💡 Hint: Consider how categories can help find items quicker, like sorting files in your computer.
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