Can you search the following array using binary search?
Int[] A = {6, 5, 4, 2, 0, 1, -1, -17};
A) Yes. Binary search can be applied to any array.
B) No. Binary search can be applied to a sorted array only.
C) Yes, but the algorithm runs slower because the array is in descending order.
D) No, negative numbers are not allowed because they indicate that a value is not present.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Binary search requires the array to be sorted in either ascending or descending order. The given array is not sorted, so binary search cannot be applied.

Can You Search the Following Array Using Binary Search