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The document provides a series of interview questions and answers related to data structures and algorithms. Key concepts include definitions of algorithms, data structures, stacks, queues, binary search trees, and the differences between BFS and DFS. Additionally, it covers dynamic programming, time complexity of binary search, and the functionality of hash tables.

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DSA_Interview_Questions

The document provides a series of interview questions and answers related to data structures and algorithms. Key concepts include definitions of algorithms, data structures, stacks, queues, binary search trees, and the differences between BFS and DFS. Additionally, it covers dynamic programming, time complexity of binary search, and the functionality of hash tables.

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DSA Concepts - Interview Questions and Answers

Q: What is an algorithm?

A: An algorithm is a step-by-step procedure or formula for solving a problem. It is a set of rules or

instructions that must be followed to achieve a desired result.

Q: What are data structures?

A: Data structures are ways of organizing and storing data so that they can be accessed and

modified efficiently. Examples include arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues, trees, and graphs.

Q: What is the difference between an array and a linked list?

A: An array is a collection of elements stored at contiguous memory locations, whereas a linked list

is a collection of nodes where each node contains data and a reference (or pointer) to the next node

in the sequence.

Q: What is a stack?

A: A stack is a linear data structure that follows the Last In, First Out (LIFO) principle. Elements are

added and removed only from the top of the stack.

Q: What is a queue?

A: A queue is a linear data structure that follows the First In, First Out (FIFO) principle. Elements are

added from the rear and removed from the front.

Q: What is a binary search tree (BST)?

A: A binary search tree is a binary tree in which each node has at most two children, and the left

child's value is less than the parent's value, while the right child's value is greater than the parent's

value.

Q: What is the difference between BFS and DFS?

A: Breadth-First Search (BFS) explores all the vertices of a graph level by level, while Depth-First
Search (DFS) explores as far as possible along one branch before backtracking.

Q: What is dynamic programming?

A: Dynamic programming is a method for solving complex problems by breaking them down into

simpler subproblems and solving each subproblem only once, storing the results for future use.

Q: What is the time complexity of binary search?

A: The time complexity of binary search is O(log n), where n is the number of elements in the sorted

array.

Q: What is a hash table?

A: A hash table is a data structure that maps keys to values using a hash function. It provides

efficient lookup, insertion, and deletion operations, typically in O(1) time.

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