Which Problem-Solving Technique Examines Partial Solutions, Abandons Unsuitable Ones, and Returns

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which problem-solving technique examines partial solutions, abandons unsuitable ones, and returns to consider other candidate solutions.

• A)Backtracking
• B)Recursion
• C)Traceback
• D)Debugging

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