Can You Search the Following Array Using Binary Search

question 59

Multiple Choice

Can you search the following array using binary search?
Int[] A = {6, 5, 4, 2, 0, 1, -1, -17};

• A) Yes. Binary search can be applied to any array.
• B) No. Binary search can be applied to a sorted array only.
• C) Yes, but the algorithm runs slower because the array is in descending order.
• D) No, negative numbers are not allowed because they indicate that a value is not present.

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