The Essential Algorithms Audio Quiz Quiz

1. Linear Search Usage

   Which algorithm checks each element in a list, one at a time, until the target value is found?

   1. Linear Search
   2. Liner Serach
   3. Binary Serach
   4. Randomized Sort
   5. Bubble Search

2. Algorithm Output

   If you apply a binary search to the sorted list [1, 3, 4, 7, 9] in search of number 7, at which index will the search stop (assuming 0-based indexing)?

   1. 3
   2. 2
   3. 1
   4. 4
   5. 7

3. Bubble Sort Characteristic

   Which sorting algorithm repeatedly steps through the list, compares adjacent elements, and swaps them if they are in the wrong order?

   1. Bubble Sort
   2. Buble Sort
   3. Selection Sort
   4. Bable Sort
   5. Merge Serch

4. When to Use Binary Search

   Under which condition is binary search applicable on a list of numbers?

   1. The list must be sorted
   2. The list can be unsorted
   3. The list must be reversed
   4. The list must be all positive
   5. The list must contain only even numbers

5. Practical Sorting Application

   If a phone contact list needs to be sorted alphabetically, which algorithm could be used and is known for dividing the list into halves, sorting each half, and merging them?

   1. Merge Sort
   2. Murge Sort
   3. Selection Sort
   4. Insertion Surt
   5. Bubble Search

6. Selection Sort Swap

   Which sorting algorithm finds the smallest element from an unsorted list and swaps it with the first unsorted element?

   1. Selection Sort
   2. Selction Sort
   3. Insertion Sort
   4. Bubble Sort
   5. Binary Sort

7. Time Complexity Recall

   What is the average-case time complexity of the linear search algorithm?

   1. O(n)
   2. O(log n)
   3. O(1)
   4. O(n^2)
   5. O(n log n)

8. Algorithm Efficiency Scenario

   Given a sorted array of 1,000,000 elements, which search algorithm should be used for the fastest result?

   1. Binary Search
   2. Linear Search
   3. Bubble Search
   4. Selection Serch
   5. Sequential Searching

9. Insertion Sort Behavior

   Which algorithm builds the final sorted array one element at a time by repeatedly inserting the next item into the correct position?

   1. Insertion Sort
   2. Insurtion Sort
   3. Bubble Sort
   4. Quick Sort
   5. Selection Sort

10. Sorting Algorithm Choice

    Which algorithm is most efficient on small datasets and known for its simplicity?

    1. Insertion Sort
    2. Quick Sort
    3. Merge Sort
    4. Selection Search
    5. Binary Serach