Practice Greedy Strategies And Problem Complexity (3.1.11) - Design and Analysis of Algorithms
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Greedy Strategies and Problem Complexity

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Question 1 Easy

Define a greedy strategy in your own words.

💡 Hint: Think about quick decision-making.

Question 2 Easy

What is the main goal in job scheduling?

💡 Hint: Consider the implications of missing deadlines.

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Question 1

What is a greedy strategy?

A strategy that looks for the best long-term solution
A strategy that selects the next best option at each choice
A strategy that ignores resources

💡 Hint: Consider what 'greedy' might imply in terms of choices.

Question 2

True or False: A greedy strategy always leads to the optimal solution.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about cases where short-term gains can result in losses.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given a set of 15 jobs, each with varying sizes and deadlines, calculate the optimal order of processing using a greedy strategy based on the shortest job first criterion. Explain your reasoning.

💡 Hint: Consider how the order affects overall completion time.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze a situation where two machines are processing jobs but one is significantly faster than the other. Create a scheduling solution that utilizes both machines effectively while minimizing cost.

💡 Hint: Think about the balance between speed and resource allocation.

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