1.1 - Characteristics of Data Structures
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What is a data structure?
💡 Hint: Think about how we manage data.
What does data storage refer to?
💡 Hint: Consider the arrangement of data.
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What does LIFO stand for in a stack?
💡 Hint: Think about how a stack of plates works.
True or False: Data access refers to how data can be modified.
💡 Hint: Focus on what data access manages.
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Design a simple system to manage a playlist using a data structure. Specify how you would implement data access and manipulation.
💡 Hint: Think about how playlists function in applications.
Explain how choosing the wrong data structure for a problem can lead to inefficiencies.
💡 Hint: Consider how often you need to access or modify data.
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