The concept in which a data structure consisting of nodes (vertices) connected by edges, used to represent relationships is best known as which of these terms?
Difficulty: Medium
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This Medium Data Structures question asks: The concept in which a data structure consisting of nodes (vertices) connected by edges, used to represent relationships is best known as which of these terms? The correct choice is D. Graph. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. Linked list
Why not A: “Linked list” does not fit this question. The answer is Graph.
- B. Heap
Why not B: “Heap” does not fit this question. The answer is Graph.
- C. Doubly linked list
Why not C: “Doubly linked list” does not fit this question. The answer is Graph.
- D. Graph ✓
Correct answer
D. Graph
Explanation
Graph (option D) is the accepted answer to “The concept in which a data structure consisting of nodes (vertices) connected by edges, used to represent relationships is best known as which of these terms”. Option A (Linked list) does not fit this question. Option B (Heap) does not fit this question. Option C (Doubly linked list) does not fit this question. For this Data Structures question, the accepted answer is Graph.
Source: Data Structures Official Reference Guide
Tags: computer science, data structures, algorithms, programming
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