Multiple choice technology architecture

When new data are to be inserted into a data structure, but there is no available space; this situation is usually called

  1. underflow

  2. overflow

  3. housefull

  4. saturated
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Overflow occurs when trying to insert data into a data structure that has no remaining space. Underflow is the opposite - attempting to remove from an empty structure. 'Housefull' and 'saturated' are not standard computer science terminology for this condition.

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