Dynamic programming

Dynamic programming Quiz

Spec 4.1 · Edexcel A-Level Further Maths: Quiz

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  1. 1. What does Bellman's principle say about a shortest route from S to T passing through X?

    • A. It must use the shortest arc leaving S
    • B. The part from S to X is itself a shortest route from S to X
    • C. It passes through every stage
    • D. It is unique
  2. 2. From state X, the arcs are to Y (length 44, value of Y 99) and to Z (length 66, value of Z 55). What is the minimum route value at X?

    • A. 1111
    • B. 1313
    • C. 99
    • D. 1515
  3. 3. The same arcs are used in a minimax problem. What is the value at X?

    • A. 99
    • B. 44
    • C. 1111
    • D. 66
  4. 4. The same arcs are used in a maximin problem. What is the value at X?

    • A. 44
    • B. 55
    • C. 66
    • D. 99
  5. 5. In a dynamic programming table, what does the action column record?

    • A. The total distance so far
    • B. The stage number
    • C. The decision made at that state
    • D. The number of states

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