In the Worst Case, a Linear Search Locates a Value

question 90

Multiple Choice

In the worst case, a linear search locates a value in an array of length n in ____ steps.

• A) O(n²)
• B) O(log n)
• C) O(n)
• D) O(log n²)

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Definitions:

Visual Cortex

The part of the cerebral cortex that receives and processes sensory nerve impulses from the eyes.

Visual Patterns

Visual patterns refer to the arrangement or sequence of shapes, lines, or colors that can be recognized visually and often repeat in a predictable manner.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the brain, involved in complex functions such as thought, language, memory, and consciousness.

Cerebellum

A region of the brain that plays an important role in motor control, and it may also be involved in some cognitive functions.