When a binary tree is used to facilitate a search, it is referred to as a
A) binary queue
B) binary ordered deque
C) sort algorithm
D) binary search tree
E) None of these

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A binary search tree is specifically designed to facilitate searching by organizing the elements in a binary tree structure with certain rules about how elements are placed in the tree. This allows for efficient searching of elements within the tree. Options A and B are not standard terms in computer science, option C refers to a general approach to organizing data, and option E is not a viable answer.

When a Binary Tree Is Used to Facilitate a Search