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Introduction to Data
Structures and Algorithms
in Computer Science 2026 |
Study Guide & Questions
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What is the primary purpose of To manage collections of places, locations,
data structures in online and map data while optimizing search and
mapping applications? navigation.
What are the two main A specific representation for organizing
components of a data data and specific functionalities for
structure? manipulating that data.
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How do algorithms differ from An algorithm is a sequence of instructions
programs? for processing data, while a program is an
implementation of an algorithm in a
programming language.
What is an abstract data type An ADT is a data structure that shares
(ADT)? common functionality but may differ in
representation.
What is the functionality of a list A list represents an ordered sequence of
in data structures? elements, allowing addition, retrieval, and
removal of elements from any position.
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What distinguishes a set from a A set is an unordered collection of unique
list in data structures? elements, allowing addition, retrieval, and
removal, but typically offers less
functionality than a list.
What is the significance of Efficiency determines how long an
efficiency in algorithms? algorithm takes to compute a result, which
is crucial for performance.
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