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Quiz: Linear Search

Pearson GCSE Computer Science 1CP2

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Building on what you've learned about algorithms, let's test your knowledge of how linear search works and when to use it!

Multiple ChoiceInteractive

What is the main goal of a linear search?

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Which of the following statements about linear search are true? (Select all that apply)

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Linear search starts at the {{blank0}} of a list and checks each {{blank1}} until it finds the target item.

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

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A linear search algorithm checks 10 elements in a list. If the target is found at position 7, how many comparisons were made?

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Multiple ChoiceInteractive

When is linear search preferred over binary search?

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

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Multiple ChoiceInteractive

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

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What are advantages of a linear search? (Select all that apply)

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typedAnswer

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

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Linear search is less efficient than {{blank0}} for very large {{blank1}} lists.

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