Practice - Worst Case Efficiency
Practice Questions
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What does worst-case efficiency refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about the longest time an algorithm may take.
What is big O notation used for?
💡 Hint: It's a way to describe algorithm efficiency.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What term describes the maximum time an algorithm takes to process the most challenging input?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens during the most strenuous case for an algorithm.
True or False: Big O notation can describe the lower-bound efficiency of an algorithm.
💡 Hint: Think about whether big O applies to all scenarios.
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Challenge Problems
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Consider a searching algorithm that has a time complexity of O(n^2). Explain why it may not be efficient for large datasets and suggest an alternative.
💡 Hint: Think about how time grows with input sizes.
Create an example of a scenario where an algorithm with exponential time complexity could be applied, and discuss its limitations.
💡 Hint: Reflect on real-world problems with many possible configurations.
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