An automated warehouse management system stores a list of item records in an array, sorted in ascending order of their unique 12-digit barcode numbers.
Describe the steps a binary search algorithm will take to search for a specific target barcode within this sorted array.
Practise OCR GCSE Computer Science Searching and sorting algorithms with exam-style questions for GCSE Computer Science. 36 questions, matched to the OCR GCSE Computer Science (J277) specification and written in Component 01 and Component 02 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.