Practice - Hash-Based Indexing
Practice Questions
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What is a hash function?
💡 Hint: Think about how it changes data into a simple form.
What is a collision in hash indexing?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens if two books share the same index page.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary benefit of hash-based indexing?
💡 Hint: Recall the scenarios where speed for specific values is critical.
True or False: Hash-based indexing is ideal for range queries.
💡 Hint: Think about how you search through items that need to be sorted.
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Challenge Problems
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Describe a scenario in a user management system where hash-based indexing would be beneficial, and explain the reasoning.
💡 Hint: Think about systems where unique identifiers are used frequently.
Suppose two usernames hash to the same index location. Design a collision resolution strategy for this case. Discuss its advantages and disadvantages.
💡 Hint: Consider how linked lists could help manage overcrowding.
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