Consider the quick sort algorithm as implemented in the text using the sort pattern. Which of the following data characteristics give the fastest run time? Explain.

a) An array sorted into increasing values.
b) An array sorted into decreasing values.
c) An array of random values
d) An array that increases for half the array, then decreases


c) An array of random values

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Which Boolean operator excludes certain words from the search results?

a.AND b.EXCLUDE c.OR d.NOT

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Which of the following is not an example of a multifactor authentication?

A. Passwords and tokens B. Retina scans and smart cards C. PINs and tokens D. Fingerprint recognition and iris scanning

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Explain the use of multicasts in both IPv4 and IPv6.

What will be an ideal response?

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