Given the resulting sorted list, trace the execution for a binary search, searching for the number 235.

Given the sorted list:
1 7 8 9 56 90 123 235 653


A binary search for the number 235 would proceed as follows:
Range 0-8, Midpoint 4 (56)
Range 5-8, Midpoint 6 (123)
Range 7-8, Midpoint 7 (235)
Target found after three comparisons

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List three pieces of information on a CRL.

What will be an ideal response?

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When you start typing the same value as of some cells on same column, Excel automatically shows that text. This feature is known as

Select one: A. AutoComplete B. AutoCorrect C. AutoFormat D. AutoFill

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Which of the following cryptography attacks is similar to the chosen plaintext attack, except that the attacker can obtain ciphertexts encrypted under two different keys?

A. Ciphertext-only attack B. Known-plaintext attack C. Chosen-key attack D. Related-key attack

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