What does Bellman-Ford algorithm refer to?
Difficulty: Hard
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This Hard Algorithms MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “What does Bellman-Ford algorithm refer to?”
The accepted answer is C. An algorithm that computes shortest paths from a single source vertex in a graph, even with negative edge weights.. Bellman-Ford algorithm refers to an algorithm that computes shortest paths from a single source vertex in a graph, even with negative edge weights.
- A. A sorting algorithm that builds the final sorted array one element at a time by inserting each element into its correct position.
Why not A: “A sorting algorithm that builds the final sorted array one element at a time by inserting each element into its correct position.” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. An algorithm that computes shortest paths from a single source vertex in a graph, even with negative edge weights.. Bellman-Ford algorithm refers to an algorithm that computes shortest paths from a single source vertex in a graph, even with negative edge weights.
- B. A search algorithm that checks each element in a list sequentially until the target value is found.
Why not B: “A search algorithm that checks each element in a list sequentially until the target value is found.” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. An algorithm that computes shortest paths from a single source vertex in a graph, even with negative edge weights.. Bellman-Ford algorithm refers to an algorithm that computes shortest paths from a single source vertex in a graph, even with negative edge weights.
- C. An algorithm that computes shortest paths from a single source vertex in a graph, even with negative edge weights. ✓
- D. A method of analyzing algorithms that determines the average time or space cost over a sequence of operations.
Why not D: “A method of analyzing algorithms that determines the average time or space cost over a sequence of operations.” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. An algorithm that computes shortest paths from a single source vertex in a graph, even with negative edge weights.. Bellman-Ford algorithm refers to an algorithm that computes shortest paths from a single source vertex in a graph, even with negative edge weights.
Correct answer
C. An algorithm that computes shortest paths from a single source vertex in a graph, even with negative edge weights.
Explanation
Bellman-Ford algorithm refers to an algorithm that computes shortest paths from a single source vertex in a graph, even with negative edge weights.
Source: Algorithms Official Reference Guide
Tags: computer science, algorithms, problem solving, complexity analysis
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