A Sequential Search of an N-Element List Takes ____ Key

question 28

Multiple Choice

A sequential search of an n-element list takes ____ key comparisons if the item is not in the list.

• A) 0
• B) n/2
• C) n
• D) n²

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Definitions:

Visual Sensations

Experiences derived from the stimulation of the eye's photoreceptors by light, leading to the perception of sight.

Eidetic Imagery

The rare ability to recall images, sounds, or objects in memory with extreme precision and vividness, often referred to as photographic memory.

Visual Memories

The aspect of memory involved in the encoding, storage, and retrieval of visual information, enabling recall of faces, places, objects, and experiences.

Implicit Memory

A type of long-term memory that enables us to perform tasks without conscious awareness of these previous experiences.