Practice Conclusion - 20.8 | 20. Greedy Algorithms: Minimizing Lateness | Design & Analysis of Algorithms - Vol 2
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Question 1 Easy

Define lateness in the context of job scheduling.

💡 Hint: Consider what happens if a job finishes after its deadline.

Question 2 Easy

What does a greedy algorithm do?

💡 Hint: Think about decision-making processes.

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Question 1

What is the goal of the Minimizing Lateness problem?

Minimize total processing time
Minimize the maximum lateness
Maximize resource allocation

💡 Hint: Focus on deadlines rather than total completion time.

Question 2

True or False: Selecting jobs by shortest processing time always results in the minimum lateness.

True
False

💡 Hint: Remember the counterexample mentioned.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Consider a set of jobs with the following times and deadlines: Job A (2, 5), Job B (1, 3), Job C (3, 8). Create an optimal schedule minimizing lateness and calculate the maximum lateness.

💡 Hint: Order jobs by deadlines, then analyze finish times.

Challenge 2 Hard

You are given jobs with varying times and deadlines. How can you visualize the scheduling timings to assess maximum lateness effectively?

💡 Hint: Focus on both finish points and deadline placements in your visualization.

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