The First Step of the Minimal Spanning Tree Solution Method

question 18

Multiple Choice

The first step of the minimal spanning tree solution method is to

• A) select any starting node.
• B) select the node closest to the starting node to join the spanning tree.
• C) select the closest node not presently in the spanning tree.
• D) arbitrarily select any path in the network from origin to destination.

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Definitions:

Preoperational

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Words

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