Flashcard on Stack Data Structure

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What principle does a stack data structure follow?

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Last In, First Out (LIFO)

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Which operation adds an element to the top of the stack?

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Push

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What does the pop operation do in a stack?

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Removes and returns the top element

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Which of the following is a real-world application of stacks? Managing user sessions, Tracking function calls, Storing large datasets, Performing data analysis

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Tracking function calls

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What is a limitation of array-based stack implementations?

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Fixed size

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In which scenario would you prefer a linked list stack over an array stack?

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When dynamic resizing is needed

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What is the purpose of the peek operation in a stack?

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To view the top element without removing it

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Challenges associated with stack implementations:

• Pointer overhead in array stacks
• Memory overflow in linked lists
• Slow indexing in array stacks
• Stack overflow in recursive calls

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Stack overflow in recursive calls

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How does Acceldata help optimize stack-based systems?

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By offering real-time monitoring and insights

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What is the main advantage of using a stack for syntax validation?

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It ensures code integrity by matching symbols