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Introduction to Algorithms

  • What Is an Algorithm? 6:30
  • Guess the Number 5:56
  • Defining an Algorithm 8:27
  • Quiz: Defining an Algorithm? 3 questions
  • Evaluating Linear Search 8:43
  • Evaluating Binary Search 6:13
  • Recap: Playing a Counting Game 3 questions

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Quiz Question 1 of 3

Identify what's wrong with the following search algorithm:

1. Start at beginning of data set
2. Compare element to target
3. If not found move to next element
4. Repeat step 2

Choose the correct answer below:

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  • A
    Steps in an algorithm cannot be further broken down
  • B
    Steps in an algorithm must be specified in a specific order
  • C
    Algorithms must execute in a finite amount of time
  • D
    Algorithms must produce an output
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