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Quiz: Linear Search - How It Works (Mechanics)

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Welcome! You've already learned about algorithms, pseudocode, and tracing algorithms. Now, let's test your understanding of how the linear search algorithm works!

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Multiple ChoiceInteractive

What does a linear search algorithm do?

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Multi-SelectInteractive

Which of the following are features of a linear search? (Select all that apply)

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Fill in the BlankInteractive

Linear search starts at the {{blank0}} of the list and checks each {{blank1}} for the target value.

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MatchingInteractive

Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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Math EquationInteractive

If a list has 8 elements and linear search checks each one, how many checks will it perform to find the last element?

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Code CompletionInteractive

Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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Multiple ChoiceInteractive

What happens if the target value is not found in the list during a linear search?

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What is the best-case scenario for a linear search?

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