In a Binary Search,what Is the Maximum Number of Comparisons

question 11

Multiple Choice

In a binary search,what is the maximum number of comparisons that need to be performed if the array contained 1000 elements?

• A)1000
• B)500
• C)250
• D)100
• E)None of the above

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Definitions:

Corticosteroid

A class of steroid hormones that decrease inflammation in the body and modulate the immune system.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter involved in arousal and alertness, playing a key role in the body's fight or flight response.

Sympathetic Pathway

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Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Pathway

A major part of the stress response system that involves a complex set of direct influences and feedback interactions among three endocrine glands.