Practice Backtracking, N Queens - 32.1 | 32. Backtracking, N queens - Part A | Data Structures and Algorithms in Python
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the primary goal of the N Queens problem?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the movement patterns of a queen in chess.

Question 2

Easy

What does backtracking allow us to do during problem-solving?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how you navigate when you take a wrong turn.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does backtracking applications rely on?

  • Straightforward deductions
  • Systematic exploration of solution space
  • Random guessing

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how exploration methods differ.

Question 2

True or False: The N Queens problem can be solved using random placement of queens.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the characteristics of queen movements.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

For a 6Γ—6 N Queens problem, provide at least one valid configuration of queen placements. Explain your reasoning.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Utilize backtracking to ensure that all queens are appropriately placed.

Question 2

Discuss the time complexity of solving the N Queens problem through backtracking and compare it to other methods.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how many configurations are possible and how that translates to performance.

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