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Introduction to Algorithms
and Data Structures
Analysis and Asymptotic
Notations Questions and
Answers Study Guide
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What is an algorithm? A well-defined computational procedure
that takes input values and produces output
values.
What is a data structure? The structural representation of logical
relationships between elements of data,
organizing data for effective use.
What is the relationship An algorithm combined with a data
between algorithms and data structure forms a program.
structures?
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What does 'finiteness' mean in An algorithm must complete after a finite
the context of algorithms? number of steps.
Define 'definiteness' in Each step in the instructions must be clearly
algorithm properties. defined and unambiguous.
What is meant by 'sequence' in Each step must have a unique defined
algorithm properties? preceding and succeeding step.
What does 'correctness' refer to An algorithm must compute the correct
in algorithms? answer for all possible legal inputs.
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