Understanding Linear Search Algorithm
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Computers
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12th Grade
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B McCue
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of lists can the linear search algorithm be applied to?
Both sorted and unsorted lists
Neither sorted nor unsorted lists
Unsorted lists only
Sorted lists only
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the initial value of the 'found' variable in the linear search algorithm?
False
True
Undefined
0
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which data structure is assumed to be used for storing the dataset in the linear search example?
Linked list
Graph
Array or list
Binary tree
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens when the item to find matches the current item in the dataset during a linear search?
The loop exits immediately
A new search begins
The 'found' variable is set to false
The index is decremented
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the typical use case for a linear search mentioned in the text?
Sorting algorithms
Database indexing
Network routing
Find and replace function in a word processor
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the efficiency of the linear search algorithm for large datasets?
Data size does not affect efficiency
Inefficient
Moderately efficient
Highly efficient
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the linear search algorithm proceed through the dataset?
Does not move through the dataset
From first to last
Randomly
From last to first
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