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Understanding the knowledge base of the person or machine for whom you are solving the problem is not necessary.
Understanding the knowledge base of the person or machine for whom you are solving the problem is not necessary.
False
When working with a computer, its knowledge base is the unlimited instructions the computer can understand.
When working with a computer, its knowledge base is the unlimited instructions the computer can understand.
False
Knowing calculus is essential to solve a problem involving calculus.
Knowing calculus is essential to solve a problem involving calculus.
True
Identifying alternative ways to solve a problem is not important.
Identifying alternative ways to solve a problem is not important.
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One of the steps in problem-solving involves selecting the best way to solve the problem from a list of alternative solutions.
One of the steps in problem-solving involves selecting the best way to solve the problem from a list of alternative solutions.
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Criteria evaluation is not necessary when selecting the best way to solve a problem.
Criteria evaluation is not necessary when selecting the best way to solve a problem.
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Understanding the problem is not necessary before attempting to solve it.
Understanding the problem is not necessary before attempting to solve it.
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Heuristic solutions are based on trial and error only.
Heuristic solutions are based on trial and error only.
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All problems have algorithmic solutions.
All problems have algorithmic solutions.
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Evaluating the solution is important to check its correctness and satisfy the needs of the person with the problem.
Evaluating the solution is important to check its correctness and satisfy the needs of the person with the problem.
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If a solution is incorrect or unsatisfactory, it is not necessary to review the list of instructions.
If a solution is incorrect or unsatisfactory, it is not necessary to review the list of instructions.
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Problem with heuristic solutions can always be solved by following a direct set of actions.
Problem with heuristic solutions can always be solved by following a direct set of actions.
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Identifying the problem is the first step in problem-solving.
Identifying the problem is the first step in problem-solving.
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Understanding the problem comes after selecting the best way to solve the problem.
Understanding the problem comes after selecting the best way to solve the problem.
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Listing alternative ways to solve the problem is one of the six steps in problem-solving.
Listing alternative ways to solve the problem is one of the six steps in problem-solving.
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Selecting the best way to solve the problem should be done before identifying the problem.
Selecting the best way to solve the problem should be done before identifying the problem.
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The sixth step in problem-solving involves listing instructions for solving the problem using the selected solution.
The sixth step in problem-solving involves listing instructions for solving the problem using the selected solution.
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Understanding the problem is not necessary when solving problems.
Understanding the problem is not necessary when solving problems.
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Identifying alternative ways to solve a problem is an optional step in the problem-solving process.
Identifying alternative ways to solve a problem is an optional step in the problem-solving process.
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The first step after identifying the problem is to list instructions for solving it.
The first step after identifying the problem is to list instructions for solving it.
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