Computer Science: An Overview: Global Edition (12th Edition)

Published by Pearson Higher Education
ISBN 10: 1292061162
ISBN 13: 978-1-29206-116-0

Chapter 8 - Data Abstractions - Chapter Review Problems - Page 408: 5

Answer

See the explanation

Work Step by Step

A contiguous list, such as an array, is considered convenient for implementing static lists because it allows for efficient random access to elements by index, making operations like retrieval and modification fast and straightforward. However, it's not suitable for dynamic lists because it has a fixed size allocated in memory, making it difficult to resize dynamically without potentially causing memory fragmentation or inefficiency. Dynamic lists, like linked lists, are preferred for dynamic data structures because they can easily grow or shrink in size as needed without requiring contiguous memory blocks.
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.