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1.4 - Course Structure and Programming Assignments

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does Big O notation help with?

💡 Hint: Think about how we measure performance.

Question 2

Easy

Why is it essential to ensure an algorithm is correct?

💡 Hint: What happens if an algorithm fails?

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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 primary purpose of testing algorithms?

  • To improve coding skills
  • To ensure correctness
  • To develop algorithms

💡 Hint: Think about what happens if an algorithm produces unexpected results.

Question 2

Dynamic programming is best used when algorithms have overlapping subproblems. Is this statement true or false?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider when you would need to efficiently recalculate results.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design an algorithm that sorts a list of numbers using a merge sort. Discuss its efficiency using Big O notation.

💡 Hint: Consider the number of divisions needed in the process.

Question 2

Create a comparison chart between different sorting algorithms regarding their efficiency and correctness.

💡 Hint: Look for resources that provide efficiency ratings for these algorithms.

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