Which data structure is most suitable for implementing recursion?
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy Data Structures question asks: Which data structure is most suitable for implementing recursion? The correct choice is B. Stack. 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. Queue
Why not A: “Queue” does not fit this question. The answer is Stack.
- B. Stack ✓
- C. Heap
Why not C: “Heap” does not fit this question. The answer is Stack.
- D. Graph
Why not D: “Graph” does not fit this question. The answer is Stack.
Correct answer
B. Stack
Explanation
Stack is the term that matches “Which data structure is most suitable for implementing recursion” (option B). Option A (Queue) does not fit this question. Option C (Heap) does not fit this question. Option D (Graph) does not fit this question. For this Data Structures question, the accepted answer is Stack.
Source: Computer Science Reference Guide
Tags: data structures, stack, recursion
Submitted by: MCQsHub Editorial
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