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Searching

Karnataka Board · Class 12 · Computer Science

Quick revision notes for Searching — Karnataka Board Class 12 Computer Science. Key concepts, formulas, and definitions for last-minute revision.

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Key Topics to Revise

1

Introduction to Searching

  • Searching means locating a particular element in a collection of elements
  • Search result determines whether the element is present or not
  • If present, it also finds the position of that element in the collection
2

Linear Search (Sequential Search)

  • Most fundamental and simplest search method
  • Compares every element of the list with the key one by one
  • Continues until key is found or entire list is traversed
3

Binary Search

  • Efficient search technique for sorted lists only
  • Compares key with middle element of the list
  • Eliminates half of the remaining elements in each comparison
4

Search by Hashing

  • Technique to find presence of key in just one step
  • Uses hash function to calculate index position directly
  • Creates a hash table to store elements at calculated positions

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Searching covers several key topics that are frequently asked in Karnataka Board Class 12 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.

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