Binary Search Algorithms in C++

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What is the value of 'high' initially set to in the binary search algorithm?

  • N-1 (correct)
  • 0
  • N
  • 1

What does the 'return 0' statement indicate in the 'isPresent' function?

  • The value being searched is not found (correct)
  • The array is empty
  • The value being searched is found
  • The maximum index value is reached

Which variable is used to calculate the middle position in the binary search algorithm?

  • low
  • mid (correct)
  • high
  • N

What is the value of 'high' initially set to in the binary search algorithm?

<p>N-1 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'return 1' statement indicate in the 'isPresent' function?

<p>The value being searched is found in the array. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'isPresent' function?

<p>To determine if a given value is present in an array using binary search. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the value of 'low' initially set to in the binary search algorithm?

<p>0 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which data structure can be used to implement the table abstract data type according to the text?

<p>Linked List (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of keeping the data in sorted order in a linked list implementation of the table abstract data type?

<p>Faster search operation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why can't binary search be used for searching in a linked list?

<p>Linked list nodes are scattered through memory (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a linked list implementation of the table abstract data type, where are new elements inserted when the data is unsorted?

<p>At the front of the list (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the time complexity of the find operation in a linked list implementation of the table abstract data type when the data is unsorted?

<p>O(n) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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