What is the fundamental difference between comparison-based and non-comparison-based sorting algorithms?
Comparison-based algorithms are faster than non-comparison-based algorithms.
Comparison-based algorithms are used for numerical data, while non-comparison-based algorithms are used for text data.
Comparison-based algorithms are more memory efficient than non-comparison-based algorithms.
Comparison-based algorithms sort by comparing elements, while non-comparison-based algorithms exploit data properties for sorting.
Why is Insertion Sort not preferred for large datasets?
It is not a stable sorting algorithm
It is difficult to implement
It has a high space complexity
Its time complexity is quadratic in the worst case
Which of these situations might make Bubble Sort a suitable choice?
Real-time applications where speed is critical
Sorting a very large dataset
Sorting data with a complex key structure
When the input array is almost sorted
What is the best-case time complexity of Insertion Sort?
O(n log n)
O(n^2)
O(1)
O(n)
Which statement BEST describes the significance of understanding sorting algorithms?
It's only essential for software engineers specializing in algorithm development.
It's primarily a theoretical concept with little practical relevance.
It enables developers to choose the most suitable algorithm for a given task based on efficiency and data characteristics.
All sorting algorithms perform equally well, so understanding them is unnecessary.
What is the primary operation used in Insertion Sort to place an element in its correct position?
Merging
Shifting
Comparison
Swapping
Which of the following sorting algorithms is categorized as NON-comparison based?
Insertion Sort
Radix Sort
Quick Sort
Merge Sort
Which of the following sorting algorithms is NOT comparison-based?
Bubble Sort
Bubble sort performs better than selection sort in which scenario?
When the input array is randomly ordered.
Bubble sort never outperforms Selection sort
When the input array is already sorted.
When the input array is reversely sorted.
Which of the following is a real-world analogy for how Insertion Sort works?
Searching for a specific webpage on the internet
Finding a book in a library by its Dewey Decimal number
Arranging cards in a hand by suit and rank
Shuffling a deck of cards