Practice Depth First Search (DFS) - 21.1.1 | 21. Depth First Search (DFS) | Design & Analysis of Algorithms - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

What does DFS stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about how we explore data structures.

Question 2

Easy

What is the primary data structure used in DFS?

💡 Hint: Remember the Last In First Out concept.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the time complexity of DFS using an adjacency list?

  • O(n^2)
  • O(n + m)
  • O(n)

💡 Hint: Consider both vertices and edges.

Question 2

True or False: Depth First Search guarantees the shortest path in a graph.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Review the primary goals of each algorithm.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Implement a DFS algorithm to detect cycles in a directed graph.

💡 Hint: Consider how backtracking helps identify cycles.

Question 2

Given a large graph, analyze how changing from adjacency list to adjacency matrix affects DFS performance.

💡 Hint: Reflect on efficiency and data representation.

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