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Learn: A* Algorithm - Heuristics and Informed Search

OCR H446 Computer Science Specification

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What is the purpose of the A* algorithm?

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Which of the following is an example of an admissible heuristic?

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Which of the following statements are true about A* and Dijkstra’s algorithms? (Select all that apply)

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What makes A* an informed search algorithm?

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The A* algorithm prioritises paths with the lowest {{blank0}} value, which is the sum of {{blank1}} and {{blank2}}.

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