
Understanding Linear Search
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Computers
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10th Grade
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David Tattam
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does a linear search algorithm compare?
The target with each item in the list sequentially
The list items in a random order
The target with a predefined value
The list items with each other
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In a linear search, what happens if the first item is not the target?
The algorithm restarts
The search stops immediately
The search proceeds to the next item
The search moves to the last item
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the outcome when the target is found in a linear search?
The search ends
The search moves to the next section
The search continues to check for duplicates
The search restarts to verify
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does a linear search algorithm proceed if the current item is not the target?
It stops the search
It returns to the first item
It moves to a random next item
It moves to the next item in the list
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an advantage of using a linear search?
It is complex to implement
It requires the list to be sorted
It is simple to code
It is the fastest search method
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is required for a linear search to work?
The list must be sorted
No requirement on the list's order
The list must be of a specific size
The list items must be of the same type
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is a linear search considered inefficient with large lists?
Because it checks items in a random order
Because it skips some items
Because it compares each item until it finds the target
Because it requires additional memory
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