A sorted array of a million elements can be searched by a binary search in __________ or fewer comparisons.
a) 10
b) 20
c) 30
d) 999,999
b) 20
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A(n) __________ is an electronic signal that results in the forced transfer of control to a handler routine.
a. task b. exception c. interrupt d. kernel call
RAM is an example of ________ storage because when the power is turned off, RAM is cleared out
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The Privacy Act defined the following ways in which personal information may be used by the government (select all that apply):
*a. No record keeping system may exist which is kept secret from the general public. b. The US Government has every right to collect information on any individual and use it however it deems necessary. c. All information maintained by the US Government must be made available under the Freedom of Information Act, which was part of this legislation. d. If an individual discovers that information stored by the US Government is incorrect, there must be a mechanism in place by which the individual can have the errors corrected. e. Individuals have the right to prevent information collected for a specific purpose from being used for other purposes without their permission.
The ____ is usually an estimate of the number of comparisons and moves required to order an unordered list.
A. sort efficiency B. sort stability C. sort order D. sort pass