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What is the purpose of the 'can_extend' function?
What is the purpose of the 'can_extend' function?
- To check if adding the item to the candidate won't exceed the capacity (correct)
- To update the best solution if the candidate is better
- To determine if the candidate satisfies global constraints
- To calculate the total weight of the items in the candidate set
In the context of the knapsack problem, what type of comparison should be used for selecting a new best candidate?
In the context of the knapsack problem, what type of comparison should be used for selecting a new best candidate?
- Greater than (correct)
- Less than
- Not specified
- Equal to
What change is suggested in the code to make a new candidate the best?
What change is suggested in the code to make a new candidate the best?
- Replace '==' with '>' (correct)
- Replace '==' with '<'
- Remove the 'else' statement
- Include a new if condition
Which parameter can be removed from the 'can_extend' function according to the text?
Which parameter can be removed from the 'can_extend' function according to the text?
What is the purpose of the 'satisfies_global' function according to the text?
What is the purpose of the 'satisfies_global' function according to the text?
Which action triggers checking if a new extension can be added to a candidate solution?
Which action triggers checking if a new extension can be added to a candidate solution?
What parameter should be passed to the 'value' function according to the text?
What parameter should be passed to the 'value' function according to the text?
If a candidate's value is equal to the current best, what action is suggested by the code?
If a candidate's value is equal to the current best, what action is suggested by the code?
'Can_extend' function only needs which parameters based on information provided?
'Can_extend' function only needs which parameters based on information provided?
'Satisfies_global' function is suggested to be unnecessary for what reason?
'Satisfies_global' function is suggested to be unnecessary for what reason?
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