When Searching Within the List Lewis,Maurice,Nathan,Oliver,Pat,Quincy,Roger,Stan,Tom

question 32

Multiple Choice

When searching within the list Lewis,Maurice,Nathan,Oliver,Pat,Quincy,Roger,Stan,Tom
Which of the following entries will be found most quickly using the binary search algorithm?

• A) Lewis
• B) Pat
• C) Tom

---

Definitions:

Activity Variance

The difference between planned levels of activity and actual levels, often analyzed to improve budgeting and operational efficiency.

Wages And Salaries

Payments made by businesses to their workforce, which may be calculated on an hourly, daily, or yearly basis, encompassing both fixed salaries and variable wages.

Budgeting

The process of preparing detailed financial plans, forecasting revenues and expenditures, and setting financial goals.

Net Operating Income

This metric measures the profitability of a business from its primary operations, excluding expenses from financing and taxes.