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Memory Trick

Part of Binary Search — GCSE Computer Science

This study notes covers Memory Trick within Binary Search for GCSE Computer Science. Revise Binary Search in Algorithms for GCSE Computer Science with 15 exam-style questions and 10 flashcards. This topic appears less often, but it can still be a useful differentiator on mixed-topic papers. It is section 7 of 8 in this topic. Use this study notes to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.

Topic position

Section 7 of 8

Practice

15 questions

Recall

10 flashcards

Memory Trick

Bubble = Big values bubble to the top (end)
Insertion = Insert cards into your hand one by one
Merge = Split apart then Merge back together

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Deep Dive: Merge SortExam TipsVideo LessonPutting Things in Order

Practice Questions for Binary Search

Which of the following is a requirement before binary search can be used?

  • A. The list must contain an even number of items
  • B. The list must be sorted in order
  • C. The list must be stored in a 2D array
  • D. The target value must be in the first half of the list
1 markfoundation

Describe how a binary search algorithm finds a target value in a sorted list.

3 marksstandard

Quick Recall Flashcards

What technique does binary search use?
Divide and conquer - repeatedly halves the search space
What is the time complexity of binary search?
O(log n) - logarithmic time

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