Identify the correct concept described as: a data structure where elements are stored in nodes, each pointing to the next node in sequence.
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy Data Structures MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Identify the correct concept described as: a data structure where elements are stored in nodes, each pointing to the next node in sequence.”
The accepted answer is C. Linked list. “Identify the correct concept described as: a data structure where elements are stored in nodes, each pointing to the next node in sequence.” is answered by Linked list (option C). Option A (“Binary search tree”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Linked list. Option B (“Stack”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Linked list. Remaining alternatives (Graph) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Linked list is identified. Data Structures questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Data Structures recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
- A. Binary search tree
Why not A: “Binary search tree” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Linked list. “Identify the correct concept described as: a data structure where elements are stored in nodes, each pointing to the next node in sequence.” is answered by Linked list (option C).
- B. Stack
Why not B: “Stack” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Linked list. “Identify the correct concept described as: a data structure where elements are stored in nodes, each pointing to the next node in sequence.” is answered by Linked list (option C).
- C. Linked list ✓
- D. Graph
Why not D: “Graph” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Linked list. “Identify the correct concept described as: a data structure where elements are stored in nodes, each pointing to the next node in sequence.” is answered by Linked list (option C).
Correct answer
C. Linked list
Explanation
“Identify the correct concept described as: a data structure where elements are stored in nodes, each pointing to the next node in sequence.” is answered by Linked list (option C). Option A (“Binary search tree”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Linked list. Option B (“Stack”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Linked list. Remaining alternatives (Graph) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Linked list is identified. Data Structures questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Data Structures recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
Source: Data Structures Official Reference Guide
Tags: computer science, data structures, algorithms, programming
Submitted by: MCQsHub Editorial
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