Practice Example of DFS Pre and Post Numbers - 21.1.6 | 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 the algorithm processes nodes—deeply.

Question 2

Easy

What data structure does DFS commonly use?

💡 Hint: Remember the acronym for keeping track of elements last added.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary method of exploration used in DFS?

  • Level Order
  • Depth First
  • Breadth First

💡 Hint: Recall the acronym when considering the strategy employed.

Question 2

True or False: DFS guarantees the shortest path between two vertices.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember how the algorithm focuses on depth over breadth.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a graph with vertices and edges, implement DFS and identify the pre and post numbers for each vertex. How do these numbers help in identifying cycles?

💡 Hint: Look for revisits in your traversal log.

Question 2

Consider a scenario where you have to analyze a social network graph for strong connectivity. Use DFS with pre and post numbers to determine critical nodes whose removal would disconnect the network.

💡 Hint: Check which nodes are revisited and how their removal affects connectivity in your DFS traversal.

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