In which scenario would a stack be preferred over a queue?

Practice Questions

Q1
In which scenario would a stack be preferred over a queue?
  1. When processing tasks in a last-in, first-out manner
  2. When tasks need to be processed in the order they arrive
  3. When implementing breadth-first search
  4. When managing a list of items to be displayed

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

In which scenario would a stack be preferred over a queue?
  • Step 1: Understand what a stack is. A stack is a data structure that allows you to add and remove items in a specific order: the last item added is the first one to be removed (LIFO).
  • Step 2: Understand what a queue is. A queue is a data structure that allows you to add and remove items in a different order: the first item added is the first one to be removed (FIFO).
  • Step 3: Identify scenarios where you need to process the most recent task first. For example, if you are undoing actions in a program, you want to go back to the last action taken.
  • Step 4: Recognize that backtracking algorithms often require you to explore paths and return to the most recent decision point. This is where a stack is useful.
  • Step 5: Conclude that a stack is preferred over a queue when you need to handle tasks in a last-in, first-out manner, such as in backtracking.
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