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When a[pivot] < a[left], what operation is performed in the algorithm?
When a[pivot] < a[left], what operation is performed in the algorithm?
- No operation needed
- Move one position to the left
- Move one position to the right
- Swap a[pivot] and a[left] (correct)
What element is considered as the 'pivot' in the described algorithm?
What element is considered as the 'pivot' in the described algorithm?
- 24 (correct)
- 29
- 14
- None of the above
What happens when the elements at pivot, left, and right positions are all equal?
What happens when the elements at pivot, left, and right positions are all equal?
- Pivot increases by 1
- Algorithm restarts
- Elements are swapped
- Procedure terminates (correct)
In which sorting algorithm does the process work similarly to sorting students' names alphabetically?
In which sorting algorithm does the process work similarly to sorting students' names alphabetically?
How many radix are formed in Radix Sort due to the 26 alphabets in English?
How many radix are formed in Radix Sort due to the 26 alphabets in English?
What is done in the first pass of Radix Sort?
What is done in the first pass of Radix Sort?
What is the primary advantage of Shell Sort over Insertion Sort?
What is the primary advantage of Shell Sort over Insertion Sort?
During the first iteration of sorting, what value is swapped with 12?
During the first iteration of sorting, what value is swapped with 12?
What is the primary characteristic of Selection Sort?
What is the primary characteristic of Selection Sort?
Which sorting algorithm is known for being efficient for medium-sized data sets?
Which sorting algorithm is known for being efficient for medium-sized data sets?
How does Shell Sort improve the efficiency compared to Insertion Sort?
How does Shell Sort improve the efficiency compared to Insertion Sort?
Which sort is NOT mentioned in the text as being part of the process illustrated?
Which sort is NOT mentioned in the text as being part of the process illustrated?
What is the main purpose of using the stable sorting algorithm in the given process?
What is the main purpose of using the stable sorting algorithm in the given process?
In the context of radix sort, what does 'x' represent in the given text?
In the context of radix sort, what does 'x' represent in the given text?
What is the purpose of using counting sort algorithm in radix sort?
What is the purpose of using counting sort algorithm in radix sort?
In the context of sorting algorithms, what does 'stable sorting' refer to?
In the context of sorting algorithms, what does 'stable sorting' refer to?
How many times does the loop run when sorting an array where the largest element has 4 digits?
How many times does the loop run when sorting an array where the largest element has 4 digits?
Which sorting algorithm is used in radix sort to sort the digits of each significant place?
Which sorting algorithm is used in radix sort to sort the digits of each significant place?
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