How Does Blind Search Differ from Optimization

question 10

Multiple Choice

How does blind search differ from optimization?

• A) Blind search cannot result in optimal solutions whereas optimization methods do.
• B) Blind search usually does not conclude in one step like some optimization methods.
• C) Blind search is usually a more efficient problem solving approach than optimization.
• D) Blind search represents a guided approach while optimization is unguided.

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