
Understanding Sorting Algorithms and Their Mechanics

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9th - 12th Grade
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Amelia Wright
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key advantage of merge sort over bubble sort?
It can handle multiple lists simultaneously.
It is easier to program.
It requires less memory.
It is suitable for small data sets.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What method does merge sort use to solve problems?
Brute force
Trial and error
Random selection
Divide-and-conquer
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the merge sort process, what happens after splitting the data set into individual lists?
The lists are sorted individually.
The lists are merged without comparison.
Adjacent items are compared and merged.
The lists are discarded.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
During the merge sort process, what happens to Cornflakes when it has no adjacent item to compare?
It is placed in a new list on its own.
It is merged with the next list.
It is compared with the first item.
It is discarded.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to understand the mechanics of algorithms for GCSE exams?
To memorize the code line by line.
To understand the advantages and disadvantages of different algorithms.
To avoid studying at A Level.
To write complex programs.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sorting algorithm is more suitable for large data sets?
Bubble sort
Insertion sort
Merge sort
Selection sort
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a disadvantage of merge sort compared to bubble sort?
It uses less memory.
It is less efficient for large data sets.
It is slower.
It is more difficult to program.
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