Allied & ICAR Exam Bank • ALLIED_1926MCQ • 2 Marks
Section 8: General Aptitude
Analytical & Spatial Aptitude
Subtopic: Logic Deduction & Pattern Recognition
Question Statement:
Input: '32 45 12 89 67'. If an ascending sort machine moves the smallest remaining number to the left in each step: Step 1 moves 12 to the front (12 32 45 89 67); Step 2 moves 67 before 89 (12 32 45 67 89). How many steps were required to complete the sort?
Options:
(A) 2 steps
(B) 3 steps
(C) 4 steps
(D) 5 steps
Answer Key:
A
Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation
After Step 2, the sequence is completely sorted: 12, 32, 45, 67, 89.