In the sequential search algorithm, the worst case occurs when the value being searched for is the ____ value in the list.
A) first
B) second
C) middle
D) last

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When the value being searched for is at the last position in the list, the sequential search algorithm will have to traverse through the entire list to find the value, resulting in the worst case scenario. Therefore, the best choice is D, which represents the last value in the list.

In the Sequential Search Algorithm, the Worst Case Occurs When