CompTIA DataX (DY0-001) — Question 11

The term "greedy algorithms" refers to machine-learning algorithms that:

Answer options

• A. update priors as more data is seen.
• B. examine every node of a tree before making a decision.
• C. apply a theoretical model to the distribution of the data.
• D. make the locally optimal decision.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, as greedy algorithms focus on making the best immediate choice without considering the global context. Options A, B, and C describe different approaches in machine learning and decision-making that do not align with the greedy method's principle of local optimization.