ACtE07 · Chapter 7Data Structures, DBMS & Operating Systems🏛️ Past Licensure QuestionID: 18799a45
In worst case, the number of comparison need to search a singly linked list of length n for a given element is
In worst case, the number of comparison need to search a singly linked list of length n for a given element is
Multiple Choice Options
- A✓ Correct Option
n 6
- B
log n
- C
n/2
- D
logn -1
Detailed Technical Solution & Explanation
According to standard engineering principles, for In worst case, the number of comparison need to search a singly linked list of length n for a given element is, the correct choice is n 6.
Option Analysis:
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Option A (n 6): Correct. Valid technical statement directly addressing the question requirement.
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Option B (log n): Incorrect. Does not satisfy the technical condition or specifies an alternate/invalid property.
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Option C (n/2): Incorrect. Does not satisfy the technical condition or specifies an alternate/invalid property.
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Option D (logn -1): Incorrect. Does not satisfy the technical condition or specifies an alternate/invalid property.
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