The Partial Linear Search Method Below Is Designed to Search

question 5

Multiple Choice

The partial linear search method below is designed to search an array of String objects. Select the expression that would be needed to complete the method. public static int search(String[] a, String item)
{
For (int i = 0; i < a.length; i++)
{
If ( ____________________________ )
{
Return i;
}
Return -1;
}
}

• A) a[i] == item
• B) a[i].compareTo(item)
• C) a[i].equals(item)
• D) a[i].indexOf(item)

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