Medium-Easy Apply Heaps & Priority Queues Multiple Choice
What happens if you insert into a max-heap a value smaller than the root?
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Answer Options
A The heap property is violated
B The value is placed correctly during bubbleUp
C The root is replaced
D The heap rejects the insertion
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