When Does Quicksort's Worst-Case Run-Time Behavior Occur

question 18

Multiple Choice

When does quicksort's worst-case run-time behavior occur?
I when the data is randomly initialized in the array
II when the data is in ascending order
III when the data is in descending order

• A) I
• B) II
• C) III
• D) II and III

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Definitions:

Hydrochloric Acid

A strong acidic solution of hydrogen chloride in water, found in the stomach, where it aids in digestion and sterilization of ingested food.

Lysozymes

Enzymes that damage bacterial cell walls by catalyzing the hydrolysis of 1,4-beta-linkages between N-acetylmuramic acid and N-acetyl-D-glucosamine, found in saliva, mucus, and tears.

Bile Acids

Steroid acids found predominantly in the bile of mammals, crucial for the digestion and absorption of fats and fat-soluble vitamins in the small intestine.

Metabolizing

The complex set of life-sustaining chemical transformations within the cells of living organisms, including processes such as digestion, energy production, and detoxification.