Analysis of Algorithms and Computational Complexity Questions and Answers

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Q121
Merge sort uses
  • A divide and conquer strategy
  • B backtracking approach
  • C heuristic search
  • D greedy approach
Answer: Option A
Q122
For merging two sorted lists of sizes m an into a sorted list of size m + n, we require comparisons of
  • A O (m)
  • B O (n)
  • C O (m + d)
  • D O (log n + log n)
Answer: Option C
Q123
What is the name given to the first generation computer languages ?
  • A Binary languages
  • B Machine languages
  • C Primary languages
  • D Assembly languages
Answer: Option B
Q124
Can you name the most primitive computer programming language ?
  • A Machine language
  • B Assembly language
  • C 4GL
  • D High level language
Answer: Option A
Q125
Compilers and interpreters are themselves
  • A high level languages
  • B programs
  • C codes
  • D mnemonics
Answer: Option B
Q126
Whereas a high level language could remain the same from one computer to another, each computer requires its own
  • A Monitor
  • B compiler
  • C assembler
  • D keyboard
Answer: Option B
Q127
Which programming language is associated with Admiral Grace Hopper ?
  • A LISP
  • B C
  • C BASIC
  • D COBOL
Answer: Option D
Q128
The high level programming language called APL was developed for exporessing complex mathematical expressions in compact formats. Can you name the person who developed it ?
  • A Admiral Grace Hopper
  • B Thomas Kurtz
  • C Dr. Kenneth Iverson
  • D Prof. John McMarthy
Answer: Option C
Q129
Which computer programming language was used to write the powerful graphics for the film return of the Jedi ?
  • A ADA
  • B LISP
  • C C
  • D PL/I
Answer: Option C
Q130
What is the name of the primary programming languages which is used in artificial intelligence research and hence for developing expert systems and fifth generation computers ?
  • A RPG
  • B PROLOG
  • C FORTRAN
  • D C++
Answer: Option B
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