6. Problem Solving

Heuristics — Quiz

Test your understanding of heuristics with 5 practice questions.

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Practice Questions

Question 1

Which of the following describes the 'trial and error' heuristic?

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of the 'working forwards' heuristic?

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the 'hill-climbing' heuristic?

Question 4

A student is solving a math problem by identifying the difference between the current state and the goal state, and then taking steps to reduce that difference. Which heuristic is the student using?

Question 5

Which heuristic involves solving a problem by first finding a simpler, analogous problem and solving that first?
Heuristics Quiz — AS-Level Thinking Skills | A-Warded