Which concept is defined as follows: a search algorithm that checks each element in a list sequentially until the target value is found?

Difficulty: Easy

About this MCQ

This Easy Algorithms MCQ checks one syllabus fact.

The question is: “Which concept is defined as follows: a search algorithm that checks each element in a list sequentially until the target value is found?”

The accepted answer is A. Linear search. Linear search refers to a search algorithm that checks each element in a list sequentially until the target value is found.

A. Linear search ✓
B. Amortized analysis
Why not B: “Amortized analysis” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Linear search. Linear search refers to a search algorithm that checks each element in a list sequentially until the target value is found.
C. Topological sort
Why not C: “Topological sort” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Linear search. Linear search refers to a search algorithm that checks each element in a list sequentially until the target value is found.
D. Insertion sort
Why not D: “Insertion sort” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Linear search. Linear search refers to a search algorithm that checks each element in a list sequentially until the target value is found.

Correct answer

A. Linear search

Explanation

Linear search refers to a search algorithm that checks each element in a list sequentially until the target value is found.

Source: Algorithms Official Reference Guide

Tags: computer science, algorithms, problem solving, complexity analysis

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