Question: In which scenario is binary search NOT applicable?
Options:
Finding an element in a sorted array
Finding the square root of a number
Finding an element in an unsorted array
Finding the maximum element in a sorted array
Correct Answer: Finding an element in an unsorted array
Solution:
Binary search cannot be applied to an unsorted array as it relies on the order of elements.
In which scenario is binary search NOT applicable?
Practice Questions
Q1
In which scenario is binary search NOT applicable?
Finding an element in a sorted array
Finding the square root of a number
Finding an element in an unsorted array
Finding the maximum element in a sorted array
Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions
In which scenario is binary search NOT applicable?
Step 1: Understand what binary search is. It is a method used to find an item in a sorted list by repeatedly dividing the search interval in half.
Step 2: Recognize that binary search requires the list to be sorted. This means the elements must be in a specific order, either ascending or descending.
Step 3: Identify what an unsorted array is. An unsorted array has elements in no particular order, meaning they can be arranged randomly.
Step 4: Conclude that since binary search depends on the order of elements to function correctly, it cannot be used on an unsorted array.
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