Implementing Selection Sort

The video tutorial explains the selection sort algorithm, comparing it to bubble sort. It covers the process of creating iteration cycles, selecting the minimum element, and using loops to compare and swap elements. The tutorial provides a step-by-step guide on implementing selection sort, including setting ranges and handling iterations. The video concludes with a review of the sorting process and a preview of the next lecture on algorithm complexity.

What is the first step in setting up the selection sort algorithm?

• Sorting the array in descending order

• Selecting the maximum element

• Defining an array and setting up the iteration cycle

• Creating a loop for swapping elements

In the selection sort algorithm, what is the initial value of the minimum index during the first iteration?

• The index of the largest element

• The zeroth index of the array

• The last index of the array

• The middle index of the array

How does the range for the inner loop change with each iteration in selection sort?

• It starts from the current minimum index plus one

• It starts from the beginning of the array each time

• It starts from the end of the array

• It remains constant throughout the iterations

What happens after finding the minimum value in the current iteration of selection sort?

• The minimum value is swapped with the last element of the array

• The minimum value is added to a new array

• The minimum value is ignored

• The minimum value is swapped with the first element of the unsorted part

During the selection sort process, what is the condition for updating the minimum index?

• If the current element is at the end of the array

• If the current element is larger than the current minimum

• If the current element is equal to the current minimum

• If the current element is smaller than the current minimum

What is the result of the first complete iteration in selection sort?

• The largest element is placed at the end

• The array remains unchanged

• The smallest element is placed at the beginning

• The array is fully sorted

What should you do if you do not understand the selection sort process after watching the lecture?

• Watch the previous lecture and this lecture again

• Ignore the selection sort process

• Skip to the next topic

• Try a different sorting algorithm