Algorithms | Greedy Algorithms | Question 4
In question #2, which of the following represents the word \”dead\”?
(A)
1011111100101
(B)
0100000011010
(C)
Both A and B
(D)
None of these
Answer: (C)
Explanation:
character code-word
f 0
c 100
d 101
a 1100
b 1101
e 111
The word dead can be represented as: 101 111 1100 101 However, the alternative codeword can also be found by assigning 1 to the left edge and 0 to the right edge of the tree, i.e. dead can also be represented as: 010 000 0011 010 See here for more details of the algorithm.
Quiz of this Question
Please comment below if you find anything wrong in the above post
Whether you’re preparing for your first job interview or aiming to upskill in this ever-evolving tech landscape, zambiatek Courses are your key to success. We provide top-quality content at affordable prices, all geared towards accelerating your growth in a time-bound manner. Join the millions we’ve already empowered, and we’re here to do the same for you. Don’t miss out – check it out now!
