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Dive deep into the fascinating world of Algorithm Complexity with our comprehensive set of Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs). This page is dedicated to exploring the fundamental concepts and intricacies of Algorithm Complexity, a crucial aspect of Data Structures and Algorithms. In this section, you will encounter a diverse range of MCQs that cover various aspects of Algorithm Complexity, from the basic principles to advanced topics. Each question is thoughtfully crafted to challenge your knowledge and deepen your understanding of this critical subcategory within Data Structures and Algorithms.

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Q51.

In simple terms, we can say that an algorithm is a step-by-step procedure for performing some task in a finite amount of time. State if the statement is true or false.

False

True

Maybe

None of the above

Discuss

Answer: (b).True

Q52.

Each operation must have a definite meaning and it must be perfectly clear. All steps of an algorithm need to be precisely defined. The actions to be executed in each case should be _____________.

Rigorously specified

Clearly specified

Both (a) and (b)

None of the above

Discuss

Answer: (c).Both (a) and (b)

Q53.

In general, a problem may be defined as a state of thing that is not in the___________.

Wrong order

Opposite order

Right order

None of the above

Discuss

Answer: (c).Right order

Q54.

An algorithm that requires ................... operations to complete its task on n data elements is said to have a linear runtime.

n^3 + 9

3n^2 + 3n + 2

2n + 1

Discuss

Answer: (c).2n + 1

Q55.

The complexity of adding two matrices of order m*n is

m + n

max(m, n)

min(m, n)

Discuss

Answer: (b).mn

Q56.

lg (n!) = .................

O(n)

O(lg n)

O(n^2)

O(n lg n)

Discuss

Answer: (d).O(n lg n)

Q57.

Which of the following uses memorization?

Greedy approach

Divide and conquer approach

Dynamic programming approach

None of the above

Discuss

Answer: (c).Dynamic programming approach

Q58.

An algorithm is made up of 2 modules M1&M2.; If order of M1 is f(n) & M2 is g(n) then the order of algorithm is?

f(n) + g(n)

f(n) X g(n)

max (f(n),g(n))

min (f(n),g(n))

Discuss

Answer: (d).min (f(n),g(n))

Q59.

An array of n numbers is given, where n is an even number. The maximum as well as the minimum of these n numbers needs to be determined. Which of the following is TRUE about the number of comparisons needed?

At most 1.5n-2 comparisons are needed.

At least nlog2n comparisons are needed.

At least 2n-c comparisons, for some constant c, are needed.

None of the above

Discuss

Answer: (a).At most 1.5n-2 comparisons are needed.

Q60.

The running time of an algorithm T(n),where 'n' is the input size, of a recursive algorithm is given as follows.is given by T(n) =c + T(n - 1), if n > 1 d, if n ≤ 1 The order of this algorithm is

n+1

n-1

n*1

Discuss

Answer: (a).n

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