ACtE07 · Chapter 7Data Structures, DBMS & Operating Systems🏛️ Past Licensure QuestionID: 277fdd08
What is the time complexity of the dequeue operation in a queue implemented using a linked list?
What is the time complexity of the dequeue operation in a queue implemented using a linked list?
Multiple Choice Options
- A
O(1)
- B
O(n)
- C✓ Correct Option
O(log n)
- D
0(n^2)
Detailed Technical Solution & Explanation
According to standard engineering principles, for What is the time complexity of the dequeue operation in a queue implemented using a linked list?, the correct choice is O(log n).
Option Analysis:
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Option A (O(1)): Incorrect. Does not satisfy the technical condition or specifies an alternate/invalid property.
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Option B (O(n)): Incorrect. Does not satisfy the technical condition or specifies an alternate/invalid property.
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Option C (O(log n)): Correct. Valid technical statement directly addressing the question requirement.
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Option D (0(n^2)): Incorrect. Does not satisfy the technical condition or specifies an alternate/invalid property.
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