20 Questions
Which of the following accurately describes best-first search?
A search algorithm that explores a graph by expanding the most promising node chosen according to a specified rule
What did Judea Pearl describe as the heuristic evaluation function in best-first search?
f(n)
What is another name for best-first search when it uses a heuristic that attempts to predict how close the end of a path is to a solution?
Greedy best-first search
How is the efficient selection of the current best candidate for extension typically implemented in best-first search?
Using a priority queue
What is the A* search algorithm?
A search algorithm that combines the advantages of both breadth-first search and best-first search
Which list does the Pure heuristic search algorithm use to place nodes that have already been expanded?
CLOSED list
What type of search algorithm is Pure heuristic search?
Uninformed search
Which value is used to expand nodes in Pure heuristic search?
h(n)
What is the goal of Pure heuristic search?
To find any feasible solution
Which algorithm is also known as Greedy search?
Best First Search Algorithm
Which type of search algorithm checks every record in a linear fashion?
Linear search
What is the study of information retrieval that uses search algorithms?
Search engines
Which data structures can make search algorithms faster or more efficient?
All of the above
What are the three types of search algorithms based on their mechanism of searching?
Linear, binary, and hashing
What does the appropriate search algorithm to use often depend on?
All of the above
Which type of search algorithm checks every record in a linear fashion?
Linear search
What is the study of information retrieval that uses search algorithms?
Information retrieval
What does the appropriate search algorithm to use often depend on?
The type of data structure being searched
What are the three types of search algorithms based on their mechanism of searching?
Linear, binary, and hashing
Which data structures can make search algorithms faster or more efficient?
Search trees, hash maps, and database indexes
Test your knowledge of Best-First Search algorithms in this quiz! Explore the concept of heuristic evaluation functions and learn how to choose the most promising node in a graph. Challenge yourself with questions about the description of nodes, goals, and gathering information.
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