Queues: Implementation and Applications - Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Which queue operation adds an element to the rear?

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Enqueue

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Dequeue

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Front

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IsEmpty

Question 2

In a FIFO queue, which element is accessed first?

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First element

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Last element

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Random element

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Middle element

Question 3

Which data structure is often used to implement a circular queue?

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Array

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Linked list

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Stack

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Tree

Question 4

What is the time complexity for dequeue operation in a queue implemented using an array?

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O(1)

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O(n)

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O(log n)

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O(n^2)

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a standard queue?

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Last-In, First-Out (LIFO)

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FIFO (First-In, First-Out)

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Bounded capacity

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Linear data structure

Question 6

What is a potential drawback of using a circular queue?

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Wasted memory space

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Limited capacity

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Complexity in implementation

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Inability to accommodate large data sets

Question 7

How do queues differ from stacks in terms of element access?

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Queues follow FIFO, while stacks follow LIFO

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Queues have unbounded capacity, while stacks have bounded capacity

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Queues are used for message passing, while stacks are used for expression evaluation

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Queues are linear, while stacks are non-linear

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a common application of queues?

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Image enhancement

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Task scheduling

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Message passing

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Memory allocation

Question 9

True or False: Queues can be used to implement stacks.

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True

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False

Question 10

When using a linked-list-based queue, the time complexity of enqueueing an element is:

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O(1)

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O(n)

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O(log n)

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O(n^2)

Question 11

In a priority queue, which element has the highest priority?

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The element with the highest value

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The first element enqueued

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The last element enqueued

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The element with the lowest value

Question 12

True or False: A queue follows the First-In, First-Out (FIFO) principle.

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True

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False

Question 13

Which operation removes an element from the beginning of a queue?

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Dequeue

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Enqueue

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Peek

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Push

Question 14

In a queue implemented using a linked list, what is the time complexity of the enqueue operation?

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O(1)

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O(n)

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O(log n)

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O(n^2)

Question 15

Which of the following applications employs queues for task scheduling?

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Operating Systems

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Databases

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Web Browsers

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Word Processors

Question 16

Which property is NOT characteristic of a circular queue?

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Can hold more elements than its size

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Employs both front and rear pointers

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Wraps around to the beginning when full

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Implemented using an array

Question 17

What advantage does a priority queue offer over a regular queue?

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Faster retrieval of highest-priority elements

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Faster insertion of elements

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Guaranteed retrieval order

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Reduced memory usage

Question 18

What is the time complexity of retrieving the front element from a queue implemented using an array?

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O(1)

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O(n)

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O(log n)

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O(n^2)

Question 19

Which data structure is suitable for implementing a multiple-producer, multiple-consumer queue?

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Circular Buffer

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Semaphore

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Mutex

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Atomic variable

Question 20

When you enqueue an element into a queue, where is it added, and what is the impact on the queue's size?

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Rear of the queue; increases the queue size

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Front of the queue; decreases the queue size

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Middle of the queue; does not change the queue size

Question 21

Which operation is not performed on a queue?

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Pop

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Enqueue

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Dequeue

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GetFront

Question 22

What is the time complexity of enqueuing an element in a queue implemented using a linked list?

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Constant time (O(1))

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Linear time (O(n))

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Logarithmic time (O(log n))

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Quadratic time (O(n^2))

Question 23

What is the purpose of the 'GetFront' operation in a queue?

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To return the element at the front of the queue without removing it

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To insert an element at the rear of the queue

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To remove an element from the front of the queue

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To check if the queue is empty

Question 24

What is the purpose of a double-ended queue (deque)?

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To support both FIFO and LIFO operations

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To store elements in sorted order

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To implement priority queues

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To simulate a circular queue

Question 25

What is the time complexity of the enqueue operation in a queue implemented using a linked list?

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O(1)

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O(n)

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O(log n)

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O(n^2)

Question 26

What is the fundamental difference between a FIFO and a LIFO queue?

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FIFO processes items in the order they arrive, while LIFO processes items in the reverse order.

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FIFO stands for First-In First-Out, while LIFO stands for Last-In First-Out.

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FIFO is implemented using a linked list, while LIFO is implemented using an array.

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FIFO is used in task scheduling, while LIFO is used in message passing.

Question 27

Which of the following scenarios would be best suited for using a queue?

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Processing customer orders in an online store

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Maintaining a history of recent website visitors

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Finding the shortest path in a graph

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Performing a binary search on a sorted array

Question 28

What data structure can be used to simulate a queue that supports both enqueue and dequeue operations in O(1) time?

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CircularArray

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Array

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LinkedList

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BinarySearchTree

Question 29

Consider a queue implemented using a circular array. What happens when the enqueue operation is performed when the queue is full?

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The item is added to the end of the queue, overwriting the oldest item.

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The operation is ignored.

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The item is added to the front of the queue.

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An error is raised.

Question 30

In a real-world application, a queue is used to manage customer orders in a restaurant. Which property of a queue is essential for this application?

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FIFO

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LIFO

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Priority

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Bounded size

Question 31

Which data structure is designed specifically for implementing a first-in, first-out (FIFO) queue?

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Queue

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Stack

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Tree

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Graph

Question 32

Which of the following is NOT a typical application of queues in computer science?

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Sorting a list of elements

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Task scheduling

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Message passing

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Managing a waiting line

Question 33

Which of the following is NOT an application of queues?

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Sorting

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Task scheduling

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Message passing

Question 34

Which of the following scenarios best demonstrates the use of a queue for task scheduling?

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Managing incoming requests in a multi-threaded server

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Sending automated email notifications

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Storing data in a database

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Generating sequences of random numbers

Question 35

Which of the following is NOT an application of queues?

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Storing data in a database

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Scheduling tasks in an operating system

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Passing messages between components in a distributed system

Question 36

Which of the following is a valid implementation of a queue using an array?

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Use an array with a head and tail pointer to mark the first and last elements

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Implement a stack by using push and pop operations

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Store elements in a linked list and add or remove from the end

Question 37

What is the fundamental operation of a queue?

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Enqueue (insert) and dequeue (remove) elements

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Sorting elements in ascending order

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Reversing the order of elements

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Searching for a specific element

Question 38

Provide an example of a real-world application of queues.

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Task scheduling in operating systems

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Implementing a binary search tree

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Generating permutations of a set

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Data retrieval from a database

Question 39

What is the time complexity of dequeue operation for a linked-list implementation of a queue?

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O(1)

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O(n^2)

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O(n)

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O(log n)

Question 40

Identify an operation that is not supported by a queue.

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Storing data in a last-in, first-out (LIFO) manner

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Modeling a waiting line

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Implementing a printer spooler

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Communicating between processes

Question 41

What is the purpose of the front operation in a queue?

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Retrieving the element at the front of the queue without removing it

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Adding an element to the back of the queue

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Removing the element at the front of the queue

Question 42

Describe the key difference between a queue and a priority queue.

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A priority queue assigns priorities to elements, allowing retrieval based on their importance

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A queue can only store primitive data types

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A priority queue has a maximum size limit

Question 43

Identify a potential issue when using a queue in a system.

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Elements may not be processed in a fair order, leading to starvation

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High memory usage

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Intricate implementation

Question 44

Explain the role of the tail pointer in a queue implementation.

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Tracks the last element, enabling efficient insertion of new elements

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Ensures first-in, first-out (FIFO) order of processing elements

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Counts the number of elements in the queue

Question 45

What is the best-case time complexity of enqueue and dequeue operations in a queue implemented using an array?

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O(1)

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O(n)

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O(n^2)

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O(log n)

Question 46

What is the primary reason for using a queue in task scheduling?

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To maintain the order of tasks based on their arrival time

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To communicate between processes

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To store data temporarily

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To manipulate data efficiently

Question 47

What is the main advantage of a circular queue over a linear queue?

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Eliminates memory wastage during enqueue and dequeue operations

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Provides constant-time access to all elements

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Supports faster insertion and deletion

Question 48

Which of the following is a characteristic of a priority queue?

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Elements are processed based on their priority

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Elements are stored randomly

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Only one thread can access the queue at a time

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Elements are accessed in first-come first-serve order

Question 49

What is the time complexity of dequeue operation in a priority queue implemented using a heap?

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O(log n)

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O(n)

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O(1)

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O(n^2)

Question 50

Which of the following is an example of a priority queue in a real-world system?

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Emergency room triage

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Buffer pool

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Stack of books

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Shopping cart

Question 51

What is the main purpose of using a double-ended queue (deque)?

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Allows for efficient insertion and deletion from both ends

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Supports only priority-based operations

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Prevents starvation in multithreaded environments

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Provides faster searching than a regular queue