In which scenario is binary search applicable?

Practice Questions

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In which scenario is binary search applicable?
  1. Unsorted array
  2. Sorted array
  3. Linked list
  4. Stack

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

In which scenario is binary search applicable?
  • Step 1: Understand what binary search is. It is a method to find an item in a list quickly.
  • Step 2: Know that binary search works by repeatedly dividing the list in half.
  • Step 3: Realize that for binary search to work, the list must be sorted in order (either ascending or descending).
  • Step 4: If the list is not sorted, binary search will not work correctly.
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