Which of the following best names the concept in which a data structure that maps keys to values using a hash function for fast lookup?
Difficulty: Hard
About this MCQ
This Hard Data Structures MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Which of the following best names the concept in which a data structure that maps keys to values using a hash function for fast lookup?”
The accepted answer is C. Hash table. Hash table refers to a data structure that maps keys to values using a hash function for fast lookup.
- A. Doubly linked list
Why not A: “Doubly linked list” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Hash table. Hash table refers to a data structure that maps keys to values using a hash function for fast lookup.
- B. Linked list
Why not B: “Linked list” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Hash table. Hash table refers to a data structure that maps keys to values using a hash function for fast lookup.
- C. Hash table ✓
- D. Stack
Why not D: “Stack” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Hash table. Hash table refers to a data structure that maps keys to values using a hash function for fast lookup.
Correct answer
C. Hash table
Explanation
Hash table refers to a data structure that maps keys to values using a hash function for fast lookup.
Source: Data Structures Official Reference Guide
Tags: computer science, data structures, algorithms, programming
Submitted by: MCQsHub Editorial
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