Explore topic-wise MCQs in Data Structures and Algorithms.

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1.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of linear search?

A. Requires more space
B. Greater time complexities compared to other searching algorithms
C. Not easy to understand
D. Not easy to implement
Answer» C. Not easy to understand
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2.

What is the best case and worst case complexity of ordered linear search?

A. O(nlogn), O(logn)
B. O(logn), O(nlogn)
C. O(n), O(1)
D. O(1), O(n)
Answer» E.
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3.

What is the worst case for linear search?

A. O(nlogn)
B. O(logn)
C. O(n)
D. O(1)
Answer» B. O(logn)
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4.

What is the best case for linear search?

A. O(nlogn)
B. O(logn)
C. O(n)
D. O(1)
Answer» E.
Discussion
5.

Where is linear searching used?

A. When the list has only a few elements
B. When performing a single search in an unordered list
C. Used all the time
D. When the list has only a few elements and When performing a single search in an unordered list
Answer» E.
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