When Does the Worst Case in Binary Search Occur

question 14

Multiple Choice

When does the worst case in binary search occur?

• A) When the object to be searched is in the middle of the list
• B) When the object to be searched is at the end of the list
• C) When the object to be searched is at the beginning of the list
• D) When the object to be searched is not in the list

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Definitions:

Diversified Portfolio

An investment portfolio that includes a variety of asset types in order to reduce risk.

ETFs

Exchange-Traded Funds, which are investment funds traded on stock exchanges, similar to stocks, and hold assets such as stocks, commodities, or bonds.

Capital Gain Distributions

Payments to shareholders or fund investors from the sale of securities within the portfolio that have appreciated in value.

Income Distributions

Payments made from a fund or an entity to its shareholders, often derived from interest or dividend income.