A good answer might be:

Yes.

Linear Search

When you answered the question, you probably looked over the items one at a time until you found "Peoria". This is roughly the algorithm known as linear search.

Here is a description of linear search:

Look over the array of Strings. Apply the algorithm. Is "Peoria" in the array? Is "Albany" in the array? Is "Mystic" in the array?

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Boston Albany Detroit Phoenix Peoria Albany Houston Hartford


QUESTION 14:

Now consider these questions: