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Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms using Python · Quiz 1 · 7 Jul 2024 · May 2024 term

Question 10: Which of the following statements is/are true about the …

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Which of the following statements is/are true about the Quicksort algorithm to sort elements in ascending order? Assume that the last element in the list is selected as a pivot for partitioning each time.

Select all that apply.

  1. A

    The best case is when the pivot element always divides the list into two equalhalves.

  2. B

    The best case is when the input list is already arranged in ascending order.

  3. C

    The best case is when the input list is arranged in descending order.

  4. D

    The worst case is when the input list is arranged in either ascending ordescending order.

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Correct answers

  • A

    The best case is when the pivot element always divides the list into two equalhalves.

  • D

    The worst case is when the input list is arranged in either ascending ordescending order.

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Question 10 of 16 in the IIT Madras BS Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms using Python (PDSA) Quiz 1 paper sat on 7 Jul 2024, in the May 2024 term (2024 July07: IIT M AN EXAM QIM4). It carries 3 marks.

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