IB Computer Science Topic B2.4: Programming Algorithms Questionbank

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Level

Question 1

SLPaper 1

(a)

State what is meant by a "sorting algorithm".

[2]

(b)

Compare bubble sort and insertion sort in terms of their approach to sorting and typical performance characteristics.

[4]

(c)

A library system needs to sort 50,000 book records by title for display. Justify which sorting algorithm would be more appropriate for this scenario.

[3]

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IB Computer Science Topic B2.4: Programming Algorithms Questionbank

IB Computer Science (First Exam 2027) Topic B2.4 Programming Algorithms Questionbank

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