Which of the following is a typical application of Dijkstra's algorithm?

Practice Questions

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Which of the following is a typical application of Dijkstra's algorithm?
  1. Finding the minimum spanning tree of a graph
  2. Routing in computer networks
  3. Sorting a list of numbers
  4. Searching for an element in a database

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following is a typical application of Dijkstra's algorithm?
  • Step 1: Understand what Dijkstra's algorithm is. It is a method used to find the shortest path between points in a graph.
  • Step 2: Recognize that a graph can represent various things, like cities connected by roads or computers connected in a network.
  • Step 3: Identify that in computer networks, we often need to find the quickest way to send data from one computer to another.
  • Step 4: Realize that Dijkstra's algorithm helps in determining the shortest route for data to travel across the network.
  • Step 5: Conclude that a typical application of Dijkstra's algorithm is in routing algorithms for computer networks.
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