Choose the correct description of Quick sort.
Difficulty: Medium
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This Medium Algorithms MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Choose the correct description of Quick sort.”
The accepted answer is C. A divide-and-conquer sorting algorithm that partitions elements around a pivot value.. Choose the correct description of Quick sort is answered by A divide-and-conquer sorting algorithm that partitions elements around a pivot value option C Option A An algorithm that finds the shortest path between nodes in a graph with non-negative edge weights does not match the stem it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of A divide-and-conquer sorting algorithm that partitions elements around a pivot value Option B An algorithmic approach that makes the locally optimal choice at each step hoping to find a global optimum does not match the stem it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of A divide-and-conquer sorting algorithm that partitions elements around a pivot value Remaining alternatives A divide-and-conquer sorting algorithm that.
- A. An algorithm that finds the shortest path between nodes in a graph with non-negative edge weights.
Why not A: “An algorithm that finds the shortest path between nodes in a graph with non-negative edge weights.” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. A divide-and-conquer sorting algorithm that partitions elements around a pivot value.. Choose the correct description of Quick sort is answered by A divide-and-conquer sorting algorithm that partitions elements around a pivot value option C Option A An algorithm that
- B. An algorithmic approach that makes the locally optimal choice at each step, hoping to find a global optimum.
Why not B: “An algorithmic approach that makes the locally optimal choice at each step, hoping to find a global optimum.” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. A divide-and-conquer sorting algorithm that partitions elements around a pivot value.. Choose the correct description of Quick sort is answered by A divide-and-conquer sorting algorithm that partitions elements around a pivot value option C Option A An algorithm that
- C. A divide-and-conquer sorting algorithm that partitions elements around a pivot value. ✓
- D. A divide-and-conquer sorting algorithm that splits the array, sorts each half, and merges them.
Why not D: “A divide-and-conquer sorting algorithm that splits the array, sorts each half, and merges them.” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. A divide-and-conquer sorting algorithm that partitions elements around a pivot value.. Choose the correct description of Quick sort is answered by A divide-and-conquer sorting algorithm that partitions elements around a pivot value option C Option A An algorithm that
Correct answer
C. A divide-and-conquer sorting algorithm that partitions elements around a pivot value.
Explanation
Choose the correct description of Quick sort is answered by A divide-and-conquer sorting algorithm that partitions elements around a pivot value option C Option A An algorithm that finds the shortest path between nodes in a graph with non-negative edge weights does not match the stem it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of A divide-and-conquer sorting algorithm that partitions elements around a pivot value Option B An algorithmic approach that makes the locally optimal choice at each step hoping to find a global optimum does not match the stem it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of A divide-and-conquer sorting algorithm that partitions elements around a pivot value Remaining alternatives A divide-and-conquer sorting algorithm that.
Source: Algorithms Official Reference Guide
Tags: computer science, algorithms, problem solving, complexity analysis
Submitted by: MCQsHub Editorial
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