Practice Efficient Tracking of Attacks - 32.2.3 | 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

Define the term 'Backtracking'.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how this relates to trying and undoing actions.

Question 2

Easy

What is the N Queens problem?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how queens move on a chessboard.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What kind of algorithm is backtracking?

  • A brute force algorithm
  • An incremental algorithm
  • A simple search algorithm

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how solutions are constructed.

Question 2

True or False: The N Queens problem allows for more than one queen in a single row.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the rules of chess.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design an algorithm to solve the N Queens problem for N=5 using backtracking. Describe your method and any challenges you may face.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how you would represent the board and track attacked squares.

Question 2

Implement a Python function to determine valid configurations of N Queens on a chessboard. Provide reasoning for your design choices.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of the data structures needed and how they function during backtracking.

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