Search Algorithms – Binary, Binary Tree, and Linear Search (AQA A-Level Computer Science): Quizzes
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What order does linear search examine items in a dataset?
What order does linear search examine items in a dataset?
Sequentially from beginning to end
On average, how much of a dataset does linear search check before finding an item?
On average, how much of a dataset does linear search check before finding an item?
Approximately half the items
What is the time complexity of linear search using Big O notation?
What is the time complexity of linear search using Big O notation?
What critical requirement must be met for binary search to work?
What critical requirement must be met for binary search to work?
Data must be sorted in order
What is the maximum number of comparisons binary search needs for 1 million records?
What is the maximum number of comparisons binary search needs for 1 million records?
20 comparisons
How is MiddlePointer calculated in binary search?
How is MiddlePointer calculated in binary search?
What is the time complexity of binary search?
What is the time complexity of binary search?
In binary tree search, when do you move to the left child node?
In binary tree search, when do you move to the left child node?
When search value < current node value
When is linear search most appropriate to use?
When is linear search most appropriate to use?
Small, unsorted datasets
Which two factors primarily determine the choice of search algorithm?
Which two factors primarily determine the choice of search algorithm?
Data amount and organization