Question 1

What is the difference between a min-heap and a max-heap?

Accepted Answer

In a min-heap, the parent node is always smaller than its children, so the root is the minimum element. In a max-heap, the parent node is always larger than its children, so the root is the maximum element.

Question 2

How is a priority queue typically implemented?

Accepted Answer

A priority queue is typically implemented using a heap because it provides efficient O(log n) time complexity for insertion and deletion operations.

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