Which of the following data structures can binary search be applied to?

Practice Questions

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Which of the following data structures can binary search be applied to?
  1. Linked lists
  2. Binary trees
  3. Sorted arrays
  4. Hash tables

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following data structures can binary search be applied to?
  • Step 1: Understand what binary search is. It is a method to find an item in a sorted list by repeatedly dividing the search interval in half.
  • Step 2: Identify the type of data structures. Common data structures include arrays, linked lists, trees, and hash tables.
  • Step 3: Determine which of these data structures can be sorted. Binary search can only be applied to sorted data structures.
  • Step 4: Recognize that binary search is most commonly used with sorted arrays because they allow for quick access to elements using an index.
  • Step 5: Conclude that binary search cannot be applied to unsorted data structures or those that do not allow for direct access, like linked lists.
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