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Dive deep into the fascinating world of Algorithms with our comprehensive set of Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs). This page is dedicated to exploring the fundamental concepts and intricacies of Algorithms, a crucial aspect of Discrete Mathematics. In this section, you will encounter a diverse range of MCQs that cover various aspects of Algorithms, 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 Discrete Mathematics.

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Q1.

An algorithm is a _________ set of precise instructions for performing computation.

Infinite

Finite

Constant

None of the mentioned

Discuss

Answer: (b).Finite

Q2.

Out of the following which property algorithms does not share?

Input

Finiteness

Generality

Constancy

Discuss

Answer: (d).Constancy

Q3.

In ________ search each element is compared with x till not found.

Binary

Sequential

Merge

None of the mentioned

Discuss

Answer: (b).Sequential

Q4.

If the entire list is searched sequentially without locating x in linear search, the solution is __________

-1

Discuss

Answer: (a).0

Q5.

To sort a list with n elements, the insertion sort begins with the __________ element.

First

Second

Third

Fourth

Discuss

Answer: (b).Second

Q6.

__________ comparisons required to sort the list 1, 2, 3…….n using insertion sort.

(n² + n + 2) / 2

(n³ + n – 2) / 2

(n² + n – 2) / 2

(n² – n – 2) / 2

Discuss

Answer: (c).(n² + n – 2) / 2

Q7.

The Worst case occurs in linear search algorithm when ____________

Item is somewhere in the middle of the array

Item is not in the array at all

Item is the last element in the array

Item is the last element in the array or is not there at all

Discuss

Answer: (d).Item is the last element in the array or is not there at all

Q8.

List obtained in third pass of selection sort for list 3, 5, 4, 1, 2 is ___________

1, 2, 4, 3, 5

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

1, 5, 4, 3, 2

3, 5, 4, 1, 2

Discuss

Answer: (b).1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Q9.

The operation of processing each element in the list is known as _________

Sorting

Merging

Inserting

Traversal

Discuss

Answer: (d).Traversal

Q10.

The complexity of Bubble sort algorithm is _________

O(n)

O(log n)

O(n²)

O(n log n)

Discuss

Answer: (c).O(n²)

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Welcome to the Algorithms MCQs Page

Algorithms MCQs | Page 1 of 6

Explore more Topics under Discrete Mathematics

Logics and Proofs

Sets and Functions

Sequences,Sums and Matrices

Number Theory and Cryptography

Induction and Recursion

Counting Theory

Discrete Probability

Relations

Graphs and Graphs Properties

Tree Properties

Boolean Algebra and Modeling Computations

Group Theory

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