Neco 2017 Computer Studies Question 8

Practice objective / multiple choice question 8 from the 2017 Neco Computer Studies examination.

Neco 2017 Computer Studies Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 8 NECO • 2017 • COMPUTER_STUDIES • objective

A sorting program can use either Algorithm A with time complexity \(O(n \log_2 n)\) or Algorithm B with time complexity \(O(n^{2})\). For an input size of \(n = 1024\), approximate the number of elementary operations each algorithm would perform (assume the constants are 1) and state which algorithm is faster and by what integer factor (rounded to the nearest whole number).

Answer Options

A. Algorithm B; 204
Correct Answer B. Algorithm A; 102
C. Algorithm B; 102
D. Algorithm A; 204
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
Algorithm A; 102

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This is Neco 2017 Computer Studies Question 8. It is one of the objective questions from the 2017 Neco Computer Studies examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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