A __________ algorithm is a method of locating a specific item of information in a larger collection of data.
A) sort
B) search
C) standard
D) linear
E) None of these

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A search algorithm is used for finding a specific item in a large collection of data, whereas a sort algorithm is used for arranging the data in a specific order. "Standard" and "linear" are not specific types of algorithms used for searching or sorting data.

A __________ Algorithm Is a Method of Locating a Specific