In the Pivot Sort Algorithm, Some Programmers Prefer to Use

question 19

Multiple Choice

In the pivot sort algorithm, some programmers prefer to use ____ as the pivot point for a sort instead of using the middle position.

• A) the median
• B) a random position
• C) the first position
• D) the last position

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