A search in which each array element is examined in order is called a ____ search.
A) sequential
B) parallel
C) binary
D) range match

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A sequential search examines each array element one by one until a match is found or until all elements have been searched. It is best used for small arrays where the cost of sorting or indexing the data would outweigh the benefits of a faster search algorithm.

A Search in Which Each Array Element Is Examined in Order