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What is the importance of sorting in data management?
What is the importance of sorting in data management?
- Reduces the need for data comparison
- Increases data storage capacity
- Optimizes data searching and makes data representation more readable (correct)
- Enhances data security
In which order are the telephone numbers stored in a telephone directory?
In which order are the telephone numbers stored in a telephone directory?
- Sorted by names (correct)
- Sorted by numbers
- Sorted by addresses
- Randomly arranged
What type of order does a dictionary use to store words?
What type of order does a dictionary use to store words?
- Random order
- Alphabetical order (correct)
- Reverse alphabetical order
- Numerical order
What is the difference between in-place and not-in-place sorting?
What is the difference between in-place and not-in-place sorting?
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What does a sorting algorithm specify?
What does a sorting algorithm specify?
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What is the main purpose of sorting in data management?
What is the main purpose of sorting in data management?
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Which scenario best illustrates the use of sorting for easy searching?
Which scenario best illustrates the use of sorting for easy searching?
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What does in-place sorting refer to?
What does in-place sorting refer to?
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What type of order does a dictionary use to store words?
What type of order does a dictionary use to store words?
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Why is sorting important in representing data?
Why is sorting important in representing data?
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