Priority Queues1.2 - Operations in a Priority Queue
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What are the two main operations of a priority queue?
💡 Hint: Think about how tasks are managed based on importance.
What structure allows faster retrieval of the maximum item?
💡 Hint: Recall how elements are arranged.
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What is the primary purpose of a priority queue?
💡 Hint: Think about situations where you need to manage tasks based on urgency.
In what time complexity can the delete max operation typically be performed in a heap?
💡 Hint: Remember how heaps are structured.
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Design a simulation of a job scheduler using a priority queue. How would you utilize the operations to ensure optimal scheduling?
💡 Hint: Think about how real scheduling systems prioritize tasks.
Consider the implementation of a new priority queue structure that combines features of both sorted lists and two-dimensional arrays. What advantages and disadvantages might arise?
💡 Hint: Focus on the efficiency of operation trade-offs.
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