Searching Algorithms MCQs

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1 1. Fundamental Concepts of Searching

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  • Definition
    Searching Algorithm: A computational process designed to retrieve an element from a data structure, determining its existence or location based on a specific key.
  • Theory
    Linear Search: The simplest search method that sequentially checks each element in a list until a match is found or the list ends.
  • Fact Jan 2024
    Linear Search Complexity: Operates with a worst-case time complexity of O(n), as every element must be inspected if the target is at the end or absent.
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What is the time complexity of searching for a key in a skip list on average?
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Which search algorithm is best suited for searching in a very large, sorted, disk-resident file?
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What is the main difference between ternary search and binary search?
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Fibonacci search is similar to binary search but uses which mathematical sequence to divide the array?
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Which search technique is used to find an element in a sorted array by jumping over fixed-size blocks?
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What is the worst-case time complexity of searching in a hash table using chaining for collision resolution?
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Which search algorithm is typically used to find an element in a balanced binary search tree?
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In the context of searching, what is the 'load factor' of a hash table?
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What is the primary disadvantage of using a hash table for searching compared to binary search?
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Exponential search is most effective when searching in which type of data structure?
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