Data Structures Algorithms Mock Test



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Data Structures Algorithms Mock Test III

Q 1 - What will be the running-time of Dijkstra's single source shortest path algorithm, if the graph G(V,E) is stored in form of adjacency list and binary heap is used −

A - Ο(|V|2)

B - Ο(|V| log |V|)

C - Ο(|E|+|V| log |V|)

D - None of these

Answer : C

Explanation

The runing time will be Ο(|E|+|V| log |V|) when we use adjacency list and binary heap.

Q 2 - How many swaps are required to sort the given array using bubble sort - { 2, 5, 1, 3, 4}

A - 4

B - 5

C - 6

D - 7

Answer : A

Explanation

There will be 3 swaps in first iteration and 1 swap in second iteration.

Q 3 - Match the following −

(1) Bubble Sort(A) Ο(n)
(2) Shell Sort(B) Ο(n2)
(3) Selection Sort(C) Ο(n log n)

A - 1 → A,  2 → B,  3 → C

B - 1 → B,  2 → C,  3 → A

C - 1 → A,  2 → C,  3 → B

D - 1 → B,  2 → A,  3 → C

Answer : B

Explanation

Answer : D

Explanation

Binary heap heapify operation has time-complexity of Ο(n), while other operations have time-complexity of Ο(1) only.

Q 5 - In binary heap, whenever the root is removed then the rightmost element of last level is replaced by the root. Why?

A - It is the easiest possible way.

B - To make sure that it is still complete binary tree.

C - Because left and right subtree might be missing.

D - None of the above!

Answer : B

Explanation

A binary heap (whether max or min) has to satisfy the property of complete binary tree at all times.

Q 6 - Time required to merge two sorted lists of size m and n, is

A - Ο(m | n)

B - Ο(m + n)

C - Ο(m log n)

D - Ο(n log m)

Answer : B

Explanation

The time required to merge two sorted list is Ο(m + n).

Q 7 - The number of binary trees with 3 nodes which when traversed in post order gives the sequence A,B,C is ?

A - 3

B - 4

C - 5

D - 6

Answer : C

Explanation

Five binary trees (of 3 nodes) are possible.

Q 8 - Quick sort running time depends on the selection of

A - size of array

B - pivot element

C - sequence of values

D - none of the above!

Answer : B

Explanation

If the pivot element is balanced, quick sort running time will be less.

Q 9 - Which of the below given sorting techniques has highest best-case runtime complexity −

A - quick sort

B - selection sort

C - insertion sort

D - bubble sort

Answer : B

Explanation

Selection sort best case time complexity is Ο(n2)

Q 10 - Which of the below mentioned sorting algorithms are not stable?

A - Selection Sort

B - Bubble Sort

C - Merge Sort

D - Insertion Sort

Answer : A

Explanation

Except selection sort, all other soring algorithms are stable.

Q 11 - If queue is implemented using arrays, what would be the worst run time complexity of queue and dequeue operations?

A - Ο(n), Ο(n)

B - Ο(n), Ο(1)

C - Ο(1), Ο(n)

D - Ο(1), Ο(1)

Answer : D

Explanation

As queue is maintained by two separate pointers for queue and dequeue operations, the run time for both is Ο(1).

Q 12 - A queue data-structure can be used for −

A - expression parsing

B - recursion

C - resource allocation

D - all of the above

Answer : C

Explanation

Queues can be used for limited resource allocation. For other operations, stacks are used.

Q 13 - The Θ notation in asymptotic evaluation represents −

A - Base case

B - Average case

C - Worst case

D - NULL case

Answer : A

Explanation

Θ represents average case. Ο represents worst case and Ω represents base case.

Q 14 - Which of these alogrithmic approach tries to achieve localized optimum solution −

A - Greedy approach

B - Divide and conquer approach

C - Dynamic approach

D - All of the above

Answer : A

Explanation

Greedy approach focuses only on localized optimum solution.

Answer : C

Explanation

Remembering the results of previously calculated solutions is called memoization.

Q 16 - Index of arrays in C programming langauge starts from

A - 0

B - 1

C - either 0 or 1

D - undefined

Answer : A

Explanation

Arrays, in C, starts from 0 which is mapped to its base address.

Answer : A

Explanation

After applying node.next -> node.next.next; we will not have node.next stored anywhere if not explicitly mentioned.

Q 19 - Linked list search complexity is

A - Ο(1)

B - Ο(n)

C - Ο(log n)

D - Ο(log log n)

Answer : B

Explanation

Linked lists has search complexity of Ο(n).

Q 20 - Which of the following is not possible with an array in C programming langauge −

A - Declaration

B - Definition

C - Dynamic Allocation

D - Array of strings

Answer : C

Explanation

Array in C are static and cannot be shrinked or expanded in run-time.

Q 21 - In C programming, when we remove an item from bottom of the stack, then −

A - The stack will fall down.

B - Stack will rearranged items.

C - It will convert to LIFO

D - This operation is not allowed.

Answer : B

Explanation

Stack can only be accessed from top of it.

Q 22 - Program with highest run-time complexity is

A - Tower of Hanoi

B - Fibonacci Series

C - Prime Number Series

D - None of the above

Answer : A

Explanation

Tower of hanoi has the highest run time complexity

Q 23 - Tower of hanoi is a classic example of

A - divide and conquer

B - recursive approach

C - B but not A

D - Both A & B

Answer : D

Explanation

The recursive approach of tower of hanoi uses divide and conquer method.

Q 24 - Which of the following algorithm cannot be desiged without recursion −

A - Tower of Hanoi

B - Fibonacci Series

C - Tree Traversal

D - None of the above

Answer : D

Explanation

Every problem which can be solved using recursion can also be solved using iterations.

Q 25 - If there's no base criteria in a recursive program, the program will

A - not be executed.

B - execute until all conditions match.

C - execute infinitely.

D - obtain progressive approach.

Answer : C

Explanation

Without a base criteria and progressive approach, a recursion is just an infinite iteration.

Answer Sheet

Question Number Answer Key
1 C
2 A
3 B
4 D
5 B
6 B
7 C
8 B
9 B
10 A
11 D
12 C
13 A
14 A
15 C
16 A
17 B
18 A
19 B
20 C
21 B
22 A
23 D
24 D
25 C
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