Practice - Hash Files (Direct Files)
Practice Questions
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What does a hash function do?
💡 Hint: Think about mapping keys to locations.
What is a collision in hashing?
💡 Hint: Consider multiple letters going to the same mailbox.
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What is the primary advantage of using hash files?
💡 Hint: Think about the speed of finding a specific letter in your mailbox.
True or False: Collisions in hash files lead to improved access speed.
💡 Hint: Consider how fitting too many letters into one mailbox would slow down access.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a hashing system for a small library that allows for efficient book lookup. How would you prevent collisions and manage storage?
💡 Hint: Consider how libraries alphabetize their books and deal with similar titles.
Evaluate the effect of hash functions on database performance. What qualities make a good hash function?
💡 Hint: Think about the factors that make a recipe work well, like the right ingredients and quantities.
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