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AI: Search Methods for Problem Solving · End Term · 10 May 2026 · January 2026 term · Set 1

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SEARCH ALGORITHMS Answer the given subquestions.

Given a finite state space with edge costs that may or may not be Euclidean and a heuristic function whose properties are not known, which of the following algorithms are suitable for finding the optimal path?

Select all that apply.

  1. A

    Depth First Search

  2. B

    Breadth First Search

  3. C

    Dijkstra's algorithm

  4. D

    Branch and Bound Search

  5. E

    A*

  6. F

    WA* for some w

  7. G

    Sparse Memory Graph Search (SMGS)

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Correct answers

  • C

    Dijkstra's algorithm

  • D

    Branch and Bound Search

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Question 5 of 42 in the IIT Madras BS AI: Search Methods for Problem Solving (AI Search Methods) End Term paper sat on 10 May 2026, in the January 2026 term (Ai: Search Methods For Problem Solving 06 May 26). It carries 1 mark.

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