Which of the Following Is an Example of the Use

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of the use of heuristics?

• A) trying every possible letter ordering when unscrambling a word
• B) considering each possible move when playing chess
• C) using the formula "area = length × width" to find the area of a rectangle
• D) playing chess using a defensive strategy that has often been successful for you

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