Algorithms

Question 1
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Pass Ratio : 100%
__________ comparisons required to sort the list 1, 2, 3…….n using insertion sort.
(n2 + n + 2) / 2
(n3 + n – 2) / 2
(n2 + n – 2) / 2
(n2 – n – 2) / 2
Explanation:
2+3+4+….6n = (n2 + n – 2) / 2.
Question 2
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The worst case occurs in quick sort when _________
Pivot is the median of the array
Pivot is the smallest element
Pivot is the middle element
None of the mentioned
Explanation:
This happens when the pivot is the smallest (or the largest) element. Then one of the partitions is empty, and we repeat recursively the procedure for N-1 elements.
Question 3
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The value of 155 mod 9 is?
0
1
2
3
Explanation:
By the Division algorithm 155 = 9(17) + 2. Where remainder is 155 mod 9.
Question 4
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Out of the following which property algorithms does not share?
Input
Finiteness
Generality
Constancy
Explanation:
All the others are the properties of algorithms.
Question 5
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List obtained in third pass of selection sort for list 3, 5, 4, 1, 2 is ___________
1, 2, 4, 3, 5
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
1, 5, 4, 3, 2
3, 5, 4, 1, 2
Explanation:
The selection sort begins with finding the least element in the list. This element is moved to front and then the least element among the remaining elements. Is found and put into the second position and so on.
Question 6
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The operation of processing each element in the list is known as _________
Sorting
Merging
Inserting
Traversal
Explanation:
The operation of processing each element in the list is known as Traversal.
Question 7
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The Worst case occurs in linear search algorithm when ____________
Item is somewhere in the middle of the array
Item is not in the array at all
Item is the last element in the array
Item is the last element in the array or is not there at all
Explanation:
The Worst case occur in linear search algorithm when Item is the last element in the array or is not there at all.
Question 8
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Pass Ratio : 100%
If a|b and a|c, then?
a|bc
c|a
a|(b+c)
b|a
Explanation:
If a|b and a|c then b = am and c = an for some integer m and n. Hence, b + c = a(m + n). Therefore, a|(b+c).
Question 9
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Pass Ratio : 100%
The quotient and remainder when 18 is divided by 5 is?
2 and 3
1 and 2
3 and 2
3 and 3
Explanation:
According to the Division Algorithm 18 = 5(3) + 3. Hence, quotient when 18 divided by 5 is 3 = 18 div 5 and remainder when 18 divided by 5 is 3 = 18 mod 5.
Question 10
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The quotient and remainder when -1 is divided by 3 is?
-1 and -1
-1 and 2
1 and 2
-1 and -2
Explanation:
According to the Division Algorithm -1 = 3(-1) + 2. Hence, quotient when -1 divided by 3 is -1 = -1 div 3 and remainder when -1 divided by 3 is 2 = -1 mod 3.