Big O Notation and Classification of Algorithms (AQA A-Level Computer Science): Quizzes
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What does time complexity measure in algorithm analysis?
What does time complexity measure in algorithm analysis?
How long an algorithm takes to run
What is the key characteristic of constant time algorithms?
What is the key characteristic of constant time algorithms?
Execution time stays same for any input
What time complexity does an algorithm with nested loops typically have?
What time complexity does an algorithm with nested loops typically have?
polynomial time
How many comparisons does binary search need for over 4 billion items?
How many comparisons does binary search need for over 4 billion items?
32 comparisons
Which complexity class represents the most efficient algorithms?
Which complexity class represents the most efficient algorithms?
constant time
What does (5 factorial) equal?
What does (5 factorial) equal?
120
What defines a tractable problem?
What defines a tractable problem?
Can be solved in polynomial time
What is the purpose of heuristic algorithms?
What is the purpose of heuristic algorithms?
Provide approximate acceptable solutions
What type of problem is the halting problem?
What type of problem is the halting problem?
Unsolvable problem
What complexity does a single loop through an array have?
What complexity does a single loop through an array have?
linear time