3. Permutation Groups

Symmetric Groups — Quiz

Test your understanding of symmetric groups with 5 practice questions.

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Practice Questions

Question 1

What does the symmetric group $S_n$ consist of?

Question 2

How many elements are in $S_4$?

Question 3

Which permutation in $S_3$ fixes every element of $\{1,2,3\}$?

Question 4

Which of the following is a transposition in $S_5$?

Question 5

What is the order of the cycle $(1\,2\,3)$ in $S_3$?