-If the list in the accompanying figure were to be searched using a sequential search on an ordered list, how many key comparisons would be made to find the number 44?
A) 1
B) 3
C) 5
D) 6

Question

-If the list in the accompanying figure were to be searched using a sequential search on an ordered list, how many key comparisons would be made to find the number 44?
A) 1 
B) 3 
C) 5 
D) 6

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In a sequential search on an ordered list, each element is checked one by one from the beginning. If the list is ordered and starts with numbers less than 44, it will take 5 comparisons to reach and find the number 44.

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