Algorithms
November 19, 2023GATE 2014 [Set-3]
November 19, 2023GATE 2008
Question 41 |
A B-tree of order 4 is built from scratch by 10 successive insertions. What is the maximum number of node splitting operations that may take place?
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Question 41 Explanation:
Let’s take 10 successive key values,
{1,2,3,…,10} which can cause maximum possi ble splits.
1, 2, 3 →
4 →
5 →
6 →
7 →
8 →
9 →
10 →

{1,2,3,…,10} which can cause maximum possi ble splits.
1, 2, 3 →
4 →
5 →
6 →
7 →
8 →
9 →
10 →
Correct Answer: C
Question 41 Explanation:
Let’s take 10 successive key values,
{1,2,3,…,10} which can cause maximum possi ble splits.
1, 2, 3 →
4 →
5 →
6 →
7 →
8 →
9 →
10 →

{1,2,3,…,10} which can cause maximum possi ble splits.
1, 2, 3 →
4 →
5 →
6 →
7 →
8 →
9 →
10 →