Mastering Sorting Algorithms Flashcards (10 cards)

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1Question

Comparison-based Sorting — definition?

Answer

Sorts by comparing element pairs.

2Question

Non-comparison Sorting — role?

Answer

Uses keys or digits, not comparisons, for sorting.

3Question

Bubble Sort — mechanism?

Answer

Repeatedly swaps adjacent out-of-order elements.

4Question

Comparison-based Sorting — definition?

Answer

Sorts by comparing pairs of elements.

5Question

Stable Sort — role?

Answer

Preserves relative order of equal elements.

6Question

In-Place Sorting — meaning?

Answer

Modifies the original data without extra memory.

7Question

Divide and Conquer — purpose?

Answer

Recursively breaks down problems for easier solution.

8Question

Pivot Element — in Quick Sort?

Answer

Element around which array is partitioned.

9Question

Comparison sort lower bound?

Answer

O(n log n) in average and worst cases.

10Question

Non-comparison Sorting — example?

Answer

Counting Sort.

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1. What is comparison-based sorting?

2. Which of the following is a non-comparison sorting algorithm explicitly mentioned in the course content?

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