Given an array that has many possible matches of a search value, what is the most efficient strategy for placement of items?
A) The items should be sorted in ascending order.
B) The items should be sorted in descending order.
C) The items should be randomly sorted.
D) The items should be sorted with the most common items first.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Sorting the items with the most common items first can improve search efficiency by reducing the average search time, as the most frequently searched items are encountered earlier.

Given an Array That Has Many Possible Matches of a Search