1.

In this way, thermodynamical properties such as the specific heat, which is in general not well computed
A. In this way, thermodynamical properties such as the specific heat, which is in general not well
B. The use of cutting planes to solve MILP was introduced by Ralph E. Gomory and Václav Chvá
C. Given a possibly nonlinear and non-convex continuous function ■■■■f■:■Ω■⊂■■■R■■■n
D. Global optimization is distinguished from local optimization by its focus on finding the minimum

2. It can be used in convex optimization■■Several exact or inexact Monte-Carlo-based algorithms exist:■■

A. It is mostly concerned with the study of ordered fields and ordered rings (in particular real close
B. It can be used in convex optimization■■Several exact or inexact Monte-Carlo-based algorithm
C. Such procedures are popularly used to find integer solutions to mixed integer linear programm
D. Parallel tempering, also known as replica exchange MCMC sampling, is a simulation method a

3. It is usually described as a minimization problem because the maximization of the real-valued function ■
A. Stochastic tunneling (STUN) is an approach to global optimization based on the Monte Carlo m
B. Essentially, one runs N copies of the system, randomly initialized, at different temperatures.
C. It is usually described as a minimization problem because the maximization of the real-valued
D. The replica exchange method was originally devised by Swendsen,[1] then extended by Geye

4. The use of cutting planes to solve MILP was introduced by Ralph E. Gomory and Václav Chvátal.
A. Stochastic tunneling (STUN) is an approach to global optimization based on the Monte Carlo m
B. Global optimization is a branch of applied mathematics and numerical analysis that attempts to
C. The use of cutting planes to solve MILP was introduced by Ralph E. Gomory and Václav Chvá
D. Typical examples of global optimization applications include:■■The most successful general e

5. Example: The traveling salesman problem is what is called a conventional optimization problem.
A. Example: The traveling salesman problem is what is called a conventional optimization problem
B. Branch and bound (BB or B&B) is an algorithm design paradigm for discrete and combinatoria
C. However, let's assume that instead of wanting to minimize the total distance traveled to visit ea
D. Such procedures are popularly used to find integer solutions to mixed integer linear programm

6. Before enumerating the candidate solutions of a branch, the branch is checked against upper and lower
A. Finding the global minimum of a function is far more difficult: analytical methods are frequently
B. Given a possibly nonlinear and non-convex continuous function ■■■■f■:■Ω■⊂■■■R■■■n
C. This results in a very robust ensemble which is able to sample both low and high energy config
D. Before enumerating the candidate solutions of a branch, the branch is checked against upper
7. It is mostly concerned with the study of ordered fields and ordered rings (in particular real closed fields)
A. It is mostly concerned with the study of ordered fields and ordered rings (in particular real close
B. A branch-and-bound algorithm consists of a systematic enumeration of candidate solutions by
C. Global optimization is a branch of applied mathematics and numerical analysis that attempts to
D. The algorithm explores branches of this tree, which represent subsets of the solution set.

8. This goes beyond conventional optimization since travel time is inherently uncertain (traffic jams, time of
A. Finding the global minimum of a function is far more difficult: analytical methods are frequently
B. This goes beyond conventional optimization since travel time is inherently uncertain (traffic jam
C. Stochastic tunneling (STUN) is an approach to global optimization based on the Monte Carlo m
D. Global optimization is distinguished from local optimization by its focus on finding the minimum

9. Finding the global minimum of a function is far more difficult: analytical methods are frequently not applic
A. Finding the global minimum of a function is far more difficult: analytical methods are frequently
B. Easier tunneling allows for faster exploration of sample space and faster convergence to a goo
C. Given a possibly nonlinear and non-convex continuous function ■■■■f■:■Ω■⊂■■■R■■■n
D. Example: The traveling salesman problem is what is called a conventional optimization problem

10. The replica exchange method was originally devised by Swendsen,[1] then extended by Geyer[2] and l
A. The replica exchange method was originally devised by Swendsen,[1] then extended by Geye
B. This goes beyond conventional optimization since travel time is inherently uncertain (traffic jam
C. Such procedures are popularly used to find integer solutions to mixed integer linear programm
D. As a result, to determine our optimal path we would want to use simulation - optimization to firs

11. Other approaches include heuristic strategies to search the search space in a more or less intelligent w
A. Interval arithmetic helps find reliable and guaranteed solutions to equations and optimization p
B. Other approaches include heuristic strategies to search the search space in a more or less inte
C. It is usually described as a minimization problem because the maximization of the real-valued
D. Typical examples of global optimization applications include:■■The most successful general e

12. As a result, to determine our optimal path we would want to use simulation - optimization to first unders
A. Branch and bound (BB or B&B) is an algorithm design paradigm for discrete and combinatoria
B. Global optimization is a branch of applied mathematics and numerical analysis that attempts to
C. The use of cutting planes to solve MILP was introduced by Ralph E. Gomory and Václav Chvá
D. As a result, to determine our optimal path we would want to use simulation - optimization to firs
13. Branch and bound (BB or B&B) is an algorithm design paradigm for discrete and combinatorial optimiz
A. In inner approximation, the polyhedra are contained in the set, while in outer approximation, th
B. The use of cutting planes to solve MILP was introduced by Ralph E. Gomory and Václav Chvá
C. Branch and bound (BB or B&B) is an algorithm design paradigm for discrete and combinatoria
D. Easier tunneling allows for faster exploration of sample space and faster convergence to a goo

14. The cutting-plane method is an umbrella term for optimization methods which iteratively refine a feasib
A. Then, based on the Metropolis criterion one exchanges configurations at different temperature
B. In inner approximation, the polyhedra are contained in the set, while in outer approximation, th
C. Such procedures are popularly used to find integer solutions to mixed integer linear programm
D. The cutting-plane method is an umbrella term for optimization methods which iteratively refine

15. Interval arithmetic, interval mathematics, interval analysis, or interval computation, is a method develop
A. Other approaches include heuristic strategies to search the search space in a more or less inte
B. The idea of this method■is to make configurations at high temperatures available to the simula
C. However, let's assume that instead of wanting to minimize the total distance traveled to visit ea
D. Interval arithmetic, interval mathematics, interval analysis, or interval computation, is a method

16. This results in a very robust ensemble which is able to sample both low and high energy configurations
A. This results in a very robust ensemble which is able to sample both low and high energy config
B. It is usually described as a minimization problem because the maximization of the real-valued
C. This goes beyond conventional optimization since travel time is inherently uncertain (traffic jam
D. Finding an arbitrary local minimum is relatively straightforward by using classical local optimiza

17. Global optimization is a branch of applied mathematics and numerical analysis that attempts to find the
A. The replica exchange method was originally devised by Swendsen,[1] then extended by Geye
B. As a result, to determine our optimal path we would want to use simulation - optimization to firs
C. Global optimization is a branch of applied mathematics and numerical analysis that attempts to
D. The algorithm explores branches of this tree, which represent subsets of the solution set.

18. Interval arithmetic helps find reliable and guaranteed solutions to equations and optimization problems.
A. Interval arithmetic helps find reliable and guaranteed solutions to equations and optimization p
B. Example: The traveling salesman problem is what is called a conventional optimization problem
C. Before enumerating the candidate solutions of a branch, the branch is checked against upper
D. It can be used in convex optimization■■Several exact or inexact Monte-Carlo-based algorithm
19. The idea of this method■is to make configurations at high temperatures available to the simulations at
A. The idea of this method■is to make configurations at high temperatures available to the simula
B. It is usually described as a minimization problem because the maximization of the real-valued
C. Finding an arbitrary local minimum is relatively straightforward by using classical local optimiza
D. Real algebra is the part of algebra which is relevant to real algebraic (and semialgebraic) geom

20. However, let's assume that instead of wanting to minimize the total distance traveled to visit each desir
A. However, let's assume that instead of wanting to minimize the total distance traveled to visit ea
B. Essentially, one runs N copies of the system, randomly initialized, at different temperatures.
C. This results in a very robust ensemble which is able to sample both low and high energy config
D. Branch and bound (BB or B&B) is an algorithm design paradigm for discrete and combinatoria

21. Given a possibly nonlinear and non-convex continuous function ■■■■f■:■Ω■⊂■■■R■■■n■■■→■

A. Such procedures are popularly used to find integer solutions to mixed integer linear programm
B. Global optimization is a branch of applied mathematics and numerical analysis that attempts to
C. The use of cutting planes to solve MILP was introduced by Ralph E. Gomory and Václav Chvá
D. Given a possibly nonlinear and non-convex continuous function ■■■■f■:■Ω■⊂■■■R■■■n

22. The algorithm explores branches of this tree, which represent subsets of the solution set.
A. The algorithm explores branches of this tree, which represent subsets of the solution set.
B. The cutting-plane method is an umbrella term for optimization methods which iteratively refine
C. Typical examples of global optimization applications include:■■The most successful general e
D. That is, all the facts (distances between each destination point) needed to determine the optim

23. Parallel tempering, also known as replica exchange MCMC sampling, is a simulation method aimed at
A. Parallel tempering, also known as replica exchange MCMC sampling, is a simulation method a
B. The algorithm explores branches of this tree, which represent subsets of the solution set.
C. This goes beyond conventional optimization since travel time is inherently uncertain (traffic jam
D. Stochastic tunneling (STUN) is an approach to global optimization based on the Monte Carlo m

24. That is, all the facts (distances between each destination point) needed to determine the optimal path t
A. The use of cutting planes to solve MILP was introduced by Ralph E. Gomory and Václav Chvá
B. That is, all the facts (distances between each destination point) needed to determine the optim
C. Real algebra is the part of algebra which is relevant to real algebraic (and semialgebraic) geom
D. It can be used in convex optimization■■Several exact or inexact Monte-Carlo-based algorithm
25. Such procedures are popularly used to find integer solutions to mixed integer linear programming (MIL
A. Such procedures are popularly used to find integer solutions to mixed integer linear programm
B. In this way, thermodynamical properties such as the specific heat, which is in general not well
C. It is mostly concerned with the study of ordered fields and ordered rings (in particular real clos
D. Global optimization is a branch of applied mathematics and numerical analysis that attempts to

26. Global optimization is distinguished from local optimization by its focus on finding the minimum or maxi
A. Typical examples of global optimization applications include:■■The most successful general e
B. Global optimization is distinguished from local optimization by its focus on finding the minimum
C. It is mostly concerned with the study of ordered fields and ordered rings (in particular real clos
D. Given a possibly nonlinear and non-convex continuous function ■■■■f■:■Ω■⊂■■■R■■■n

27. Essentially, one runs N copies of the system, randomly initialized, at different temperatures.
A. Then, based on the Metropolis criterion one exchanges configurations at different temperature
B. It is mostly concerned with the study of ordered fields and ordered rings (in particular real close
C. Essentially, one runs N copies of the system, randomly initialized, at different temperatures.
D. Interval arithmetic helps find reliable and guaranteed solutions to equations and optimization p

28. A branch-and-bound algorithm consists of a systematic enumeration of candidate solutions by means o

A. A branch-and-bound algorithm consists of a systematic enumeration of candidate solutions by
B. Global optimization is distinguished from local optimization by its focus on finding the minimum
C. In this way, thermodynamical properties such as the specific heat, which is in general not well
D. Global optimization is a branch of applied mathematics and numerical analysis that attempts to

29. Real algebra is the part of algebra which is relevant to real algebraic (and semialgebraic) geometry.
A. Then, based on the Metropolis criterion one exchanges configurations at different temperature
B. The idea of this method■is to make configurations at high temperatures available to the simula
C. Real algebra is the part of algebra which is relevant to real algebraic (and semialgebraic) geom
D. This goes beyond conventional optimization since travel time is inherently uncertain (traffic jam

30. Then, based on the Metropolis criterion one exchanges configurations at different temperatures.
A. In this way, thermodynamical properties such as the specific heat, which is in general not well
B. Given a possibly nonlinear and non-convex continuous function ■■■■f■:■Ω■⊂■■■R■■■n
C. Then, based on the Metropolis criterion one exchanges configurations at different temperature
D. As a result, to determine our optimal path we would want to use simulation - optimization to firs
31. Finding an arbitrary local minimum is relatively straightforward by using classical local optimization met
A. Finding an arbitrary local minimum is relatively straightforward by using classical local optimiza
B. Typical examples of global optimization applications include:■■The most successful general e
C. Stochastic tunneling (STUN) is an approach to global optimization based on the Monte Carlo m
D. This goes beyond conventional optimization since travel time is inherently uncertain (traffic jam

32. Easier tunneling allows for faster exploration of sample space and faster convergence to a good solutio
A. Easier tunneling allows for faster exploration of sample space and faster convergence to a goo
B. Typical examples of global optimization applications include:■■The most successful general e
C. Branch and bound (BB or B&B) is an algorithm design paradigm for discrete and combinatoria
D. Example: The traveling salesman problem is what is called a conventional optimization problem

33. Stochastic tunneling (STUN) is an approach to global optimization based on the Monte Carlo method-s
A. Stochastic tunneling (STUN) is an approach to global optimization based on the Monte Carlo m
B. It is usually described as a minimization problem because the maximization of the real-valued
C. Such procedures are popularly used to find integer solutions to mixed integer linear programm
D. Real algebra is the part of algebra which is relevant to real algebraic (and semialgebraic) geom

34. In inner approximation, the polyhedra are contained in the set, while in outer approximation, the polyhe
A. In inner approximation, the polyhedra are contained in the set, while in outer approximation, th
B. This results in a very robust ensemble which is able to sample both low and high energy config
C. Before enumerating the candidate solutions of a branch, the branch is checked against upper
D. It is usually described as a minimization problem because the maximization of the real-valued

35. Typical examples of global optimization applications include:■■The most successful general exact stra
A. That is, all the facts (distances between each destination point) needed to determine the optim
B. Typical examples of global optimization applications include:■■The most successful general e
C. Finding an arbitrary local minimum is relatively straightforward by using classical local optimiza
D. This results in a very robust ensemble which is able to sample both low and high energy config

36. Finding the global minimum of a function is far more difficult: analytical methods are frequently not app
A. This results in a very robust ensemble which is able to sample both low and high energy config
B. It is usually described as a minimization problem because the maximization of the real-valued
C. Finding the global minimum of a function is far more difficult: analytical methods are frequently
D. Interval arithmetic, interval mathematics, interval analysis, or interval computation, is a method
37. It is usually described as a minimization problem because the maximization of the real-valued function
A. Essentially, one runs N copies of the system, randomly initialized, at different temperatures.
B. Given a possibly nonlinear and non-convex continuous function ■■■■f■:■Ω■⊂■■■R■■■n
C. Typical examples of global optimization applications include:■■The most successful general e
D. It is usually described as a minimization problem because the maximization of the real-valued

38. Stochastic tunneling (STUN) is an approach to global optimization based on the Monte Carlo method-s
A. Real algebra is the part of algebra which is relevant to real algebraic (and semialgebraic) geom
B. The idea of this method■is to make configurations at high temperatures available to the simula
C. Stochastic tunneling (STUN) is an approach to global optimization based on the Monte Carlo m
D. Finding an arbitrary local minimum is relatively straightforward by using classical local optimiza

39. Before enumerating the candidate solutions of a branch, the branch is checked against upper and lowe
A. The cutting-plane method is an umbrella term for optimization methods which iteratively refine
B. Parallel tempering, also known as replica exchange MCMC sampling, is a simulation method a
C. It can be used in convex optimization■■Several exact or inexact Monte-Carlo-based algorithm
D. Before enumerating the candidate solutions of a branch, the branch is checked against upper

40. Easier tunneling allows for faster exploration of sample space and faster convergence to a good solutio
A. A branch-and-bound algorithm consists of a systematic enumeration of candidate solutions by
B. Finding the global minimum of a function is far more difficult: analytical methods are frequently
C. The replica exchange method was originally devised by Swendsen,[1] then extended by Geye
D. Easier tunneling allows for faster exploration of sample space and faster convergence to a goo

41. Given a possibly nonlinear and non-convex continuous function ■■■■f■:■Ω■⊂■■■R■■■n■■■→■

A. Finding the global minimum of a function is far more difficult: analytical methods are frequently
B. Finding an arbitrary local minimum is relatively straightforward by using classical local optimiza
C. That is, all the facts (distances between each destination point) needed to determine the optim
D. Given a possibly nonlinear and non-convex continuous function ■■■■f■:■Ω■⊂■■■R■■■n

42. The idea of this method■is to make configurations at high temperatures available to the simulations at
A. The idea of this method■is to make configurations at high temperatures available to the simula
B. Branch and bound (BB or B&B) is an algorithm design paradigm for discrete and combinatoria
C. As a result, to determine our optimal path we would want to use simulation - optimization to firs
D. Finding an arbitrary local minimum is relatively straightforward by using classical local optimiza
43. The replica exchange method was originally devised by Swendsen,[1] then extended by Geyer[2] and l
A. This goes beyond conventional optimization since travel time is inherently uncertain (traffic jam
B. The replica exchange method was originally devised by Swendsen,[1] then extended by Geye
C. Parallel tempering, also known as replica exchange MCMC sampling, is a simulation method a
D. Other approaches include heuristic strategies to search the search space in a more or less inte

44. Example: The traveling salesman problem is what is called a conventional optimization problem.
A. In this way, thermodynamical properties such as the specific heat, which is in general not well
B. It is mostly concerned with the study of ordered fields and ordered rings (in particular real close
C. Example: The traveling salesman problem is what is called a conventional optimization problem
D. The algorithm explores branches of this tree, which represent subsets of the solution set.

45. A branch-and-bound algorithm consists of a systematic enumeration of candidate solutions by means o

A. It is mostly concerned with the study of ordered fields and ordered rings (in particular real close
B. A branch-and-bound algorithm consists of a systematic enumeration of candidate solutions by
C. Real algebra is the part of algebra which is relevant to real algebraic (and semialgebraic) geom
D. Finding an arbitrary local minimum is relatively straightforward by using classical local optimiza

46. Then, based on the Metropolis criterion one exchanges configurations at different temperatures.
A. This results in a very robust ensemble which is able to sample both low and high energy config
B. Essentially, one runs N copies of the system, randomly initialized, at different temperatures.
C. Then, based on the Metropolis criterion one exchanges configurations at different temperature
D. Typical examples of global optimization applications include:■■The most successful general e

47. Branch and bound (BB or B&B) is an algorithm design paradigm for discrete and combinatorial optimiz
A. Branch and bound (BB or B&B) is an algorithm design paradigm for discrete and combinatoria
B. As a result, to determine our optimal path we would want to use simulation - optimization to firs
C. Before enumerating the candidate solutions of a branch, the branch is checked against upper
D. Essentially, one runs N copies of the system, randomly initialized, at different temperatures.

48. This goes beyond conventional optimization since travel time is inherently uncertain (traffic jams, time o
A. Essentially, one runs N copies of the system, randomly initialized, at different temperatures.
B. Global optimization is a branch of applied mathematics and numerical analysis that attempts to
C. This results in a very robust ensemble which is able to sample both low and high energy config
D. This goes beyond conventional optimization since travel time is inherently uncertain (traffic jam
49. Finding an arbitrary local minimum is relatively straightforward by using classical local optimization met
A. Stochastic tunneling (STUN) is an approach to global optimization based on the Monte Carlo m
B. Global optimization is a branch of applied mathematics and numerical analysis that attempts to
C. Parallel tempering, also known as replica exchange MCMC sampling, is a simulation method a
D. Finding an arbitrary local minimum is relatively straightforward by using classical local optimiza

50. The cutting-plane method is an umbrella term for optimization methods which iteratively refine a feasib
A. The replica exchange method was originally devised by Swendsen,[1] then extended by Geye
B. The cutting-plane method is an umbrella term for optimization methods which iteratively refine
C. Branch and bound (BB or B&B) is an algorithm design paradigm for discrete and combinatoria
D. Before enumerating the candidate solutions of a branch, the branch is checked against upper