Modify a data structure : Remove Head

Modify a data structure : Remove Head

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The video tutorial explains how to implement a 'remove head' function for a linked list. It covers handling both empty and non-empty lists, rewiring pointers, and ensuring the function returns the correct value. The tutorial includes testing the function with examples to verify its correctness. The next video will cover the 'remove tail' function.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should the remove head function return when the linked list is empty?

An error message

Null

The value of the first node

The value of the last node

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step when removing the head from a non-empty linked list?

Delete the tail node

Add a new node to the head

Save the value of the head node

Reverse the linked list

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

After saving the head node's value, what is the next step in the remove head function?

Rewire the pointers to the next node

Add a new node to the tail

Reverse the linked list

Set the tail to null

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to the previous property of the new head node if it exists?

It remains unchanged

It is set to the tail node

It is set to null

It is set to the previous node

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What value should be returned after successfully removing the head node?

The value of the removed node

The value of the tail node

The value of the new head node

Null

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected output after removing the head node with value 2000?

1000

2000

3000

Null

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What will be the focus of the next video after the remove head function?

Creating the remove tail method

Reversing the linked list

Adding nodes to the head

Sorting the linked list