ACtE07 · Chapter 7Data Structures, DBMS & Operating Systems🏛️ Past Licensure QuestionID: 036f853f
What differentiates a circular linked list from a normal linked list?
What differentiates a circular linked list from a normal linked list?
Multiple Choice Options
- A
It is faster to traverse the circular linked list
- B
In a circular linked list, each node points to the previous node instead of the next node
- C
Head node is known in circular linked list
- D✓ Correct Option
You cannot have the 'next' pointer point to null in a circular linked list only one process can
Detailed Technical Solution & Explanation
According to standard engineering principles, for What differentiates a circular linked list from a normal linked list?, the correct choice is You cannot have the 'next' pointer point to null in a circular linked list only one process can.
Option Analysis:
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Option A (It is faster to traverse the circular...): Incorrect. Does not satisfy the technical condition or specifies an alternate/invalid property.
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Option B (In a circular linked list, each node ...): Incorrect. Does not satisfy the technical condition or specifies an alternate/invalid property.
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Option C (Head node is known in circular linked...): Incorrect. Does not satisfy the technical condition or specifies an alternate/invalid property.
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Option D (You cannot have the 'next' pointer po...): Correct. Valid technical statement directly addressing the question requirement.
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