To Determine That a Value Is Not Present in an Unordered

question 36

Multiple Choice

To determine that a value is not present in an unordered array of 50 items, how many values must linear search examine on average?

• A) 1
• B) 6
• C) 25
• D) 50
• E) 51

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Definitions:

Zener Diode

Specialty diode designed to reverse-bias conduct only after a specific voltage value is attained. Used in electronic voltage regulators.

Voltage Regulator

An electrical device designed to automatically maintain a constant voltage level, ensuring electrical stability.

Semiconductor

Material that can act as conductors or insulators depending on how its structure is arranged; elements that have four electrons in the valence shell.

Silicon

A chemical element with symbol Si, widely used in semiconductors and electronics for its properties of conductivity and resistance.