The sequential search algorithm
A) returns 1 if the value being searched for is found or -1 if the value is not found
B) requires the array to be ascending order
C) uses a loop to sequentially step through an array, starting with the first element
D) All of these are true

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Sequential search, also known as linear search, does not require the array to be in any particular order, making option B incorrect. The return value of a sequential search algorithm can be designed in various ways, so option A is not universally true. Therefore, the correct answer is C, as it accurately describes the process of sequentially stepping through an array from the first element to find a target value.

The Sequential Search Algorithm