Although Insertion Sort and Selection Sort Have Generally the Same

question 30

Multiple Choice

Although insertion sort and selection sort have generally the same performance, the selection sort has an advantage over the insertion sort. What is this advantage?

• A) The selection sort usually makes fewer comparisons.
• B) The selection sort usually makes fewer swaps.
• C) The selection sort usually makes fewer passes.
• D) The selection sort usually makes fewer selections.
• E) None of these

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