2. Problem Solving
Strategy Selection — Quiz
Test your understanding of strategy selection with 5 practice questions.
Practice Questions
Question 1
A company wants to maximize its profit by producing two products, A and B. The profit per unit for product A is $$ \$10 $ and for product B is $ \$15 $. Production of product A requires $ 2 $ hours of labor and $ 1 $ unit of raw material. Product B requires $ 3 $ hours of labor and $ 2 $ units of raw material. The company has a total of $ 120 $ hours of labor and $ 70 $$ units of raw material available. Which problem-solving strategy is most appropriate for determining the optimal number of units of each product to manufacture?
Question 2
A student is trying to determine the minimum number of moves required to solve a Rubik's Cube. Which problem-solving strategy would involve exploring different sequences of actions to reach the solved state?
Question 3
A problem asks you to determine the number of possible unique paths from the top-left corner to the bottom-right corner of a $4 \times 4$ grid, where you can only move right or down. Which strategy would be most appropriate for solving this combinatorial problem?
Question 4
A company is developing a new product and needs to decide between three different design prototypes. Each prototype has different manufacturing costs, market appeal, and potential risks. Which problem-solving strategy would be most effective for evaluating these prototypes and making an informed decision?
Question 5
A problem involves a logical puzzle where you are given a set of statements, and you need to determine if a particular conclusion logically follows from these statements. Which strategy is most suitable for systematically exploring the implications of each statement?