Priority Queues1.5 - Insert and Delete Operations in 2D Structure
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Practice Questions
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What operation is used to add a new job to a priority queue?
💡 Hint: Think about how we add elements to any list or queue.
What is 'Delete Max' in a priority queue?
💡 Hint: Consider what priorities control the order of job execution.
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What is the primary function of a priority queue?
💡 Hint: Consider the purpose of the term 'priority'.
True or False: In a sorted list implementation of a priority queue, insertion is faster than deletion.
💡 Hint: Think about how sorted order affects where you put new elements.
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Design a priority queue that can handle 1000 jobs using a two-dimensional array and calculate the maximum and minimum insert/deletion times.
💡 Hint: Apply the principles of sorting and organization we discussed.
Explain how shifting to a binary heap could further optimize a system that uses a two-dimensional array for priority management.
💡 Hint: Consider how a balanced tree structure changes the complexity of these operations.
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