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Approximation and Heuristic-Based Optimization

4.7 - Approximation and Heuristic-Based Optimization

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is a heuristic algorithm?

💡 Hint: Think about strategies that help solve problems without guaranteeing perfect answers.

Question 2 Easy

Name one application of approximate logic synthesis.

💡 Hint: Consider devices that prioritize performance over precision.

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Question 1

Which of the following is a heuristic algorithm?

Simulated Annealing
Bubble Sort
Merge Sort

💡 Hint: Think about algorithms used for optimization.

Question 2

True or False: Approximate logic synthesis always results in highly accurate outputs.

True
False

💡 Hint: No hint provided

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a logic function using approximate logic synthesis. What parameters would you prioritize, and why?

💡 Hint: Consider the end application requirements.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze a scenario where heuristic algorithms may yield better performance than exact algorithms in a large VLSI design.

💡 Hint: Think about computational limits in large design spaces.

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