Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - Algorithm Design And Problem Solving (Section 3 - No. 8)
In the context of algorithms, what does 'searching' usually involve?
Performing calculations.
Sorting a list of items.
Looking for a specific item within a collection of data.
Entering information into a program.
Paliwanag
Searching involves the process of locating a particular item within a larger set of data.