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What is the primary purpose of dynamic programming?
What is the primary purpose of dynamic programming?
- To use randomness during algorithm execution
- To break complex problems into simpler subproblems and store solutions (correct)
- To explore all possible solutions incrementally
- To sort and search data efficiently
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of primitive data structures?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of primitive data structures?
- They hold a single data value
- They are the basic building blocks of data storage
- They hold multiple data values (correct)
- They are provided by the programming language itself
Which type of algorithm is used to digitally sign and encrypt data sent over the internet?
Which type of algorithm is used to digitally sign and encrypt data sent over the internet?
- Sorting and searching algorithms
- Cryptographic algorithms (correct)
- Signal processing algorithms
- Computational geometry algorithms
Which type of algorithm is used to arrange data in memory for efficient retrieval?
Which type of algorithm is used to arrange data in memory for efficient retrieval?
Which type of algorithm is used to find an efficient path through a network?
Which type of algorithm is used to find an efficient path through a network?
Which type of algorithm is used to generate photo-realistic images from an artificial scene?
Which type of algorithm is used to generate photo-realistic images from an artificial scene?
What is the main characteristic of an algorithm?
What is the main characteristic of an algorithm?
What is the minimum number of outputs an algorithm must have?
What is the minimum number of outputs an algorithm must have?
Which of the following is not a fundamental aspect of algorithmic problem solving?
Which of the following is not a fundamental aspect of algorithmic problem solving?
What is the name of the computational device model that most algorithms are designed for?
What is the name of the computational device model that most algorithms are designed for?
Which algorithm design technique involves breaking a problem into smaller parts, solving them individually, and then combining the solutions?
Which algorithm design technique involves breaking a problem into smaller parts, solving them individually, and then combining the solutions?
What is the main characteristic of a parallel algorithm?
What is the main characteristic of a parallel algorithm?
