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Q1Domain Verified
In the context of hash table collision resolution, what is the primary drawback of separate chaining that distinguishes it from open addressing techniques like linear probing, particularly in scenarios with a high load factor?
Increased memory overhead due to storing pointers in each bucket.
Potential for clustering, leading to longer probe sequences.
Degraded performance as the load factor approaches 1, potentially leading to linked list traversal.
Risk of primary clustering, where collisions at one index affect subsequent indices.
Q2Domain Verified
When analyzing the time complexity of a recursive algorithm, what is the significance of the Master Theorem, and under which specific condition does it *not* apply directly to recurrence relations of the form T(n) = aT(n/b) + f(n)?
It is applicable when f(n) is asymptotically smaller than n^(log_b a), but not when f(n) is asymptotically larger.
It provides a closed-form solution for all recursive functions, simplifying analysis.
It is applicable when f(n) is a polynomial, but not when f(n) involves logarithmic terms.
It does not apply when the work done at each level of recursion (f(n)) is not strictly monotonic or exhibits complex behavior not fitting the standard polynomial growth patterns.
Q3Domain Verified
Consider a scenario where you need to implement a data structure that supports efficient insertion, deletion, and finding the median of a dynamic set of numbers. Which of the following data structure combinations would offer the most optimal *worst-case* time complexity for all three operations?
A sorted array with binary search for insertion/deletion, and direct median access.
Two heaps: a max-heap for the lower half and a min-heap for the upper half.
A balanced binary search tree (e.g., AVL tree) augmented with subtree sizes.
A skip list with appropriate balancing mechanisms.

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