Question

Utility function is an example of ____

(a) no preference method

(b) a post priori method

(c) interactive method

(d) a priori method

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Answer 1

Correct option is (d) a priori method

To elaborate: A priori method requires setting up of certain amount of desired traits before optingthe solution process.  When no desired traits are specified in multi objective optimisation, it is regarded as no-preference method.