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HCHenry

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Which of the following is an example of an unstructured problem?
 
  A) finding the list price of different copy machines
  B) choosing the best wardrobe for an executive
  C) comparing gas mileage for different car models
  D) measuring pollution levels in a power plant

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a structured problem?
 
  A) designing a new MP3 player
  B) hiring a lawyer
  C) deciding shipping options for a vacuum cleaner
  D) drafting a quarterback for a pro football team


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Reply #1 on: Jul 6, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B
Explanation: An unstructured problem requires judgment and discrimination among options in a situation in which not all information is available. Only choosing the best wardrobe for an executive fits this description, as choosing a wardrobe is a subjective act that can be accomplished in many different ways. The other choicesfinding prices, comparing mileage, and measuring pollutionare straightforward and do not include this ambiguous, subjective element, so they are incorrect responses.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C
Explanation: A structured problem should be straightforward and clear-cut. Of the four choices, only deciding shipping options requires a simple analysis of choices and priorities. The other optionsdesigning a new product, hiring a person to represent you in the legal system, and choosing a football player to lead your teamare much less defined and more open to ambiguity than the correct choice; in other words they are unstructured problems.


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HCHenry

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Reply #2 on: Jul 6, 2018
Correct answers!


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