Understanding Data Structures

What is the primary purpose of data structures in computing?

• To make data look organized

• To store data in a way that is efficient for processing

• To increase the size of data

• To confuse programmers

Which of the following is an example of a static linear data structure?

• Stack

• List

• Array

• Queue

In a tree data structure, what is the term for a node with no children?

• Root

• Trunk

• Branch

• Leaf

Which of the following is NOT a real-world application of tree data structures?

• Educational syllabi

• Decision making processes

• Social media networks

• File system organization

What is a common analogy used to describe tree data structures?

• A family tree

• A social network

• A city map

• A shopping list

What is a key characteristic of graph data structures?

• They are always linear

• They cannot represent complex relationships

• They consist of vertices and edges

• They have a single root node

Which of the following is a common use of graph data structures?

• Organizing a company's hierarchy

• Mapping transportation routes

• Storing a list of items

• Creating a family tree

Which of the following best describes a vertex in a graph?

• A root node

• A cycle in the graph

• A line connecting two points

• A point where two edges meet

How does a tree differ from a general graph?

• A tree can have cycles

• A tree is a type of graph without cycles

• A tree has multiple roots

• A tree is not a graph

Which statement is true about all trees?

• Trees have multiple root nodes

• All graphs are trees

• All trees are graphs

• Trees always contain cycles