Modify a data structure : Add To Tail

Modify a data structure : Add To Tail

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The video tutorial explains the 'add to tail' method for a linked list, which is the reverse of the 'add to head' method. It covers creating a new node, handling scenarios where the linked list is empty, and finalizing the method by setting the new node as the tail. The tutorial concludes with a plan to test the method in the next video.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary difference between the 'add to tail' and 'add to head' methods?

The 'add to tail' method removes a node from the list.

The 'add to tail' method does not require a value parameter.

The 'add to tail' method is the reverse of the 'add to head' method.

The 'add to tail' method adds a node at the beginning of the list.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When adding a node to a non-empty list, what is the next step after creating the new node?

Ignore the current tail node.

Set the head pointer to the new node.

Set the next pointer of the current tail to the new node.

Remove the current tail node.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the 'add to tail' method, what happens if the linked list is empty?

The new node becomes both the head and the tail.

The new node is discarded.

The list remains empty.

The new node is added to the middle of the list.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the final step in the 'add to tail' method?

Set the head pointer to null.

Set the tail of the linked list to the new node.

Remove the head node.

Add another node to the head.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to check if the linked list is empty before adding a new node?

To ensure the new node is added to the correct position.

To avoid adding duplicate nodes.

To remove all existing nodes first.

To change the data type of the list.