11. Given the following lines of code pseudocode:

N = 10

FOR i = 1 TO 5:

FOR j = 1 TO i:

output(i*j)

  • O(Log N)
  • O(1)
  • O(n^2)

12. Given the following lines of code pseudocode: output(N)

N = 7

FOR i = 1 TO N:

FOR j = 1 TO N:

output(N)

  • O(1)
  • O(N)
  • O(n^2)

Knowledge check: Space complexity

13. Given an array that holds 12 integers at 4bytes per integer, contains an additional 12 bytes for the header and 4 bytes for padding. What is the total space complexity for this data structure?

  • 16
  • 48
  • 64

14. A program requires two arrays to compute a function. First array has a header of 12 bytes, and padding of another 4 bytes. It contains 8 integers of 4 bytes each. The second array also has a header of 12 bytes and 4 bytes padding. The second array contains 24 integers of 4 bytes each. What is the input space of this function?

  • 160
  • 128
  • 32

15. Changing the values in an array leads to greater space complexity over creating a new array and copying in the values?

  • True
  • False

16. Does reducing the space complexity of a function increase the time complexity?

  • Yes
  • No

17. What does auxiliary space refer to?

  • Virtual memory
  • The space used to store data that the CPU is processing
  • It is the space required to hold any additional variables used in the computations of an application.

Module quiz: Introduction to the coding interview

18. What should be done when presented with a technical problem where the solution is not immediately obvious?

  • Ask the interviewer how they would solve the problem.
  • Ask questions.
  • Move the conversation along and try not to draw attention.

Shuffle Q/A 2

19. During a technical interview, is it better to rely on the work of others, or code everything yourself?

  • Use code written by others.
  • Use the data structures, but don’t use any other external implementation.
  • Write as much code as you can to show off your skills.

20. Given an array that represents sock colors: Sock_colors = [3,3,2,1,1,3,5,1,4,2], how many pairs of the same color socks exist?

  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
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