Indian Institute of Technology Madras
BS Degree Programme · Examination & Study Paper
Advanced Algorithms
Randomized algorithms
Examination Instructions & Guidelines
- Solve on notebook/paper first before checking solutions.
- MCQ: Exactly 1 option is correct. Negative marking applies.
- Scientific calculator allowed for all calculations.
- Official answer key is sealed at the end of this sheet.
End Term · 31 Aug 2025 (FN)End Term
Read the passage below, then answer Q1–Q2
Consider the following statements and answer the given subquestions if they are true or false.
Q1MCQ2 Marks·Choose one optionThe worst-case running time and expected running time are equal to within constant factors for any randomized algorithm.
- ATRUE
- BFALSE
- Q2MCQ2 Marks·Choose one option

- ATRUE
- BFALSE
End Term · 31 Aug 2025 (AN)End Term
Read the passage below, then answer Q3–Q4
Consider the given statements and answer the subquestions if they are true or false.
Q3MCQ2 Marks·Choose one optionThe worst-case running time and expected running time are equal to within constant factors for any randomized algorithm.
- ATRUE
- BFALSE
- Q4MCQ2 Marks·Choose one option

- ATRUE
- BFALSE