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Question 1
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For the function f(x) = ex-2 the next approximated value of the root when x0 = -1 and x1 = 1 is x2 =  0.98626.

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True

False 

Question 2
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A matrix decomposition method that has an upper triangular matrix and an orthogonal matrix is referred to as the QR 

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True 

False

Question 3
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Secant method is categorized as bracketing method because it uses two points of the secant as initial values.

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True

False 

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Question 4
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Eigenvalues are used in the analysis of linear transformation such as scaling.

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Question 5
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The largest eigenvalue of A−1  is the smallest eigenvalue of A in magnitude.

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Question 6
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The Cholesky factorization for the sample matrix given above is:

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Question 7
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The Secant method is convergent for the function f(x) = 3x4 – x -3 whose initial values are present between x0 = 2 and x1 = 4 

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True

False 

Question 8
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Since matrices are used to represent properties of images, it follows that transformation of images may use eigenvalues and eigenvectors to
do that.

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True 

False

Question 9
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In giving initial values of x0 and x1, both of them should preferably be close to the solution.

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Question 10
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Triangular matrices have their eigenvalues on the diagonal of the matrix therefore the eigenvalues of A are the diagonal elements.

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Question 11
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When it comes to computer implementation, secant method may have an advantage over the Newton-Raphson since the latter only
evaluates the function and not its derivative.

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False

Question 12
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For the given systems of linear equations, with initial values x1 =0;  x2 =0; x3 = 0. The next iterative value of x2 using Gauss-Seidel Method is
1.5. 

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True

False 

Question 13
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When it comes to computer implementation, secant method may have disadvantage over the Newton-Raphson since Secant method
depends on the previous approximation making it slower than the Newton Raphson

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False

Question 14
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Newton’s method is based on a truncated version of the Taylor series keeping only the first order terms.

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False

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Question 15
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If a matrix has its entire diagonal elements are positive, then the real parts of its eigenvalues are negative.

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Question 16
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The characteristic polynomial involves the calculation of zeros. These values of the roots are the eigenvalues.

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False

Question 17
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What is the next approximated root for the function f(x) = x + cos(x) when x0 = 0?

Select one:
a. 1 

b. -1

c. 0

d. -0.7391

Your answer is correct.

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Question 18
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In the case of the tridiagonal system strict diagonal dominance means simply that (with a0 = an = 0) 

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Question 19
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LU decomposition can be viewed as the matrix form of Gaussian elimination

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Question 20
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Each component of the new iterates in Gauss-Seidel method depends upon all previously computed components, the updates cannot be
done simultaneously.

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Question 21
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The part where the derivative of the Newton-Raphson was replaced by the slope of the secant line in Secant method.

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Question 22
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One of the advantages of secant method over the Newton’s Method is the use of derivatives.

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Question 23
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If x2 is the approximated root in Secant method, it follows that; the value of f(x2) must be equal to 0.

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Question 24
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The secant method can fail to find a root of a nonlinear function that has a small slope near the root assures the presence of the root.

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Question 25
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Suppose we do not know that the true value of the root of f(x) = x3 -1 is 1. How many iterations will be used to get the true value suppose
the initial value of x = 0?

Select one:
a. 1

b. 4

c. 3

d. 2 

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Question 26
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Newton’s method is powerful in giving multiple roots of any differentiable function.

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Question 27
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Matrix    has repeated eigenvalues

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False

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Question 28
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Power method is an iterative approach that can be employed to determine the largest or dominant eigenvalue

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Question 29
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The factorization in Cholesky’s Method can be generated efficiently by recurrence relations.

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Question 30
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Positive definite matrix can be efficiently solved using Cholesky decomposition.

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Question 31
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For the function f(x) = ex-2 the value of f(x2) when x0 = -1 and x1 = 1 is f(x) =  -0.5248

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True 

False

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Question 32
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A Hermitian matrix (or self-adjoint matrix) is a complex square matrix that is equal to its own conjugate transpose and can be decomposed
using Cholesky’s method.

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False

Question 33
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For the given systems of linear equations, with initial values x1 =0;  x2 =0; x3 = 0. The next iterative value of x1 using Gauss-Seidel Method is
1.3333.

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True 

False

Question 34
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Cholesky’s Method is based on the fact that a symmetric matrix can be decomposed into triangular factors are the transpose of each other.

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False

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Question 35
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The tangent line is projected to approximate the root of the function where it crosses the

Select one:
a. function at its lowest point 

b. origin  

c. y axis 

d. x axis 

Your answer is incorrect.

Question 36
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Another condition that must be satisfied is that the diagonal elements are all nonzero for the Gauss-Seidel method to be used:

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Question 37
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Just like the Newton-Raphson method, the initial guesses affect the convergence of the Secant method.

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Question 38
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Newton’s method also known as the Newton-Raphson iteration is that, suppose at point xi of the function, there is a tangent at that point.
This point is assumed to be:

Select one:
a. the lower limit of the interval

b. the derivative of the function

c. the root of the function 

d. the upper limit of the interval

Your answer is correct.

Question 39
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Horner’s method which is a method for finding roots of a polynomial equation f(x) =0 is almost similar to Newton’s method.

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False

Question 40
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Secant method is nearly as fast as the Newton-Raphson method and ensures convergence rather than the latter.

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Question 41
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In employing Gauss-Seidel method, the most recent values should be used to substitute with the formula of finding x1, x2 and x3,
respectively. 

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False

Question 42
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The given matrix above is a symmetric matrix.

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False

Question 43
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The eigenvectors of A =  and  are the same.

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False

Question 44
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Secant method is usually the best option if the function doesn’t have an exact formula but just a pair of x and y values.

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Question 45
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If matrix is A is positive definite then a11 > 0. 

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Question 46
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For the function  f(x) =its first derivative is  f’(x) is   The first derivative of the function   is f’(x) = 

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Question 47
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The function f(x) = x3 -5 with initial guesses x0 and x1 would converge.

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False

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Question 48
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Which of the following  is the best initial guess for the function

f(x) = e x – sin x

Select one:
a. 0.5

b. 0

c. 1 

d. Π

Your answer is incorrect.

Question 49
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If A−1 (if it exists) the eigenvalues of A−1 is 1/5, ¼ and ½ if matrix A  has eigenvalues 5, 4 and 2.

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False

Question 50
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The iteration in Secant method may terminate if the difference between two successive approximations equal to zero.

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True 

False

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