Question

Which of these is not in sequence for generic  problem solving strategy?

(a) Understand the problem

(b) Generate candidate solutions

(c) Iterate if no solution is adequate

(d) None of the mentioned

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I'm obligated to ask this question of Software Design Process in division Design Patterns : Origin and History of Software Architecture

Answer 1

The correct choice is (c) Iterate if no solution is adequate

To explain: Iteration is done at last stage.