13.6.1 - Linear Search Algorithm
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary function of the Linear Search algorithm?
💡 Hint: Think about its sequential checking nature.
What will the Linear Search algorithm return if it does not find the target?
💡 Hint: It's a common return value indicating absence.
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What does Linear Search primarily check?
💡 Hint: Remember the sequential nature of the search.
Is Linear Search efficient for large datasets?
💡 Hint: Consider how time complexity scales with size.
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You are given an unsorted array [12, 3, 45, 7, 22, 6] and asked to find the index of number 7 using Linear Search. Describe the steps and what index will you find?
💡 Hint: Keep track of the index as you check each number.
If you apply Linear Search to a large dataset of 1,000,000 integer values where the target is the last element, estimate how many checks the algorithm will make?
💡 Hint: Consider the nature of Linear Search when the target is at the end.
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