LINEAR SEARCH VS BINARY SEARCH

What is the difference between linear search and binary search

What is an algorithm?

• A type of computer program

• A sequence of instructions for a task

• A random set of actions

• A computer language

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an algorithm?

• Well-defined

• Independent of systems

• Infinite

• Precise

What is pseudocode primarily used for?

• Executing code on computers

• Human-readable code representation

• Designing hardware

• Creating flowcharts

How does a linear search work?

• By sorting the list first

• By checking each item one by one

• By using a binary tree

• By dividing the list in half

What is a key requirement for binary search to work?

• The list must be in reverse order

• The list must be empty

• The list must be sorted

• The list must be unsorted