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What type of search is linear search?
What type of search is linear search?
- Interpolation search
- Binary search
- Sequential search (correct)
- Exponential search
When is an item returned in linear search?
When is an item returned in linear search?
- When the item is the first in the collection
- When a match is found (correct)
- When the end of the data collection is reached
- When the item is the last in the collection
What happens if no match is found during linear search?
What happens if no match is found during linear search?
- The data collection is rearranged
- The search continues till the end of the data collection (correct)
- The search goes back to the beginning of the data collection
- The search stops immediately
What is the first step in the linear search algorithm?
What is the first step in the linear search algorithm?
What action is taken if a match is found during linear search?
What action is taken if a match is found during linear search?
What happens if no match is found during linear search?
What happens if no match is found during linear search?