Which of the following best describes the binary search algorithm?
Practice Questions
Q1
Which of the following best describes the binary search algorithm?
Iterative only
Recursive only
Both iterative and recursive
None of the above
Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions
Which of the following best describes the binary search algorithm?
Step 1: Understand that binary search is a method used to find a specific value in a sorted list.
Step 2: Know that binary search works by repeatedly dividing the list in half.
Step 3: Check the middle value of the list to see if it is the value you are looking for.
Step 4: If the middle value is not the target, decide whether to search the left half or the right half of the list based on whether the target is smaller or larger than the middle value.
Step 5: Repeat the process on the chosen half until you find the target value or determine that it is not in the list.
Step 6: Remember that binary search can be done in two ways: using a loop (iterative) or using function calls (recursive).
