$f$ is a polynomial function of degree 42 :
The graph of $f$ has at most x-intercepts.
The graph of $f$ has at most turning points.
Thus, the graph of $f$ has at most \(\boxed{41}\) turning points.
Step 1 :Let $f$ be a polynomial function of degree 42.
Step 2 :The number of x-intercepts of a polynomial function is determined by the degree of the polynomial. A polynomial of degree n can have at most n x-intercepts.
Step 3 :Thus, the graph of $f$ has at most \(\boxed{42}\) x-intercepts.
Step 4 :The number of turning points of a polynomial function is also determined by the degree of the polynomial. A polynomial of degree n can have at most n-1 turning points.
Step 5 :Thus, the graph of $f$ has at most \(\boxed{41}\) turning points.