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What is the main characteristic of a greedy algorithm?
What is the main characteristic of a greedy algorithm?
- It always guarantees the overall optimal result
- It never reverses earlier decisions (correct)
- It worries about the current best result
- It works in a bottom-up approach
How does a greedy algorithm approach problem-solving?
How does a greedy algorithm approach problem-solving?
- By analyzing the historical data of previous decisions
- By considering all possible options and their outcomes
- By reversing earlier decisions if needed
- By selecting the best option available at the moment (correct)
What is the approach of a greedy algorithm?
What is the approach of a greedy algorithm?
- Random approach
- Bottom-up approach
- Trial and error approach
- Top-down approach (correct)
In the context of greedy algorithms, what does the term 'greedy' imply?
In the context of greedy algorithms, what does the term 'greedy' imply?
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What is a characteristic of greedy algorithms in terms of earlier decisions?
What is a characteristic of greedy algorithms in terms of earlier decisions?
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