AQA Further Paper 3 Discrete 2024 June — Question 3 1 marks

Exam BoardAQA
ModuleFurther Paper 3 Discrete (Further Paper 3 Discrete)
Year2024
SessionJune
Marks1
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TopicGraph Theory Fundamentals
TypeMultiple choice identification
DifficultyModerate -0.8 This is a straightforward 1-mark multiple choice question requiring basic graph theory definitions. Students need only check vertex degrees (all even → Eulerian) or count edges vs vertices for a tree, which are routine checks requiring minimal calculation and no problem-solving insight.
Spec7.02a Graphs: vertices (nodes) and arcs (edges)7.02b Graph terminology: tree, simple, connected, simply connected7.02g Eulerian graphs: vertex degrees and traversability7.02l Planar graphs: planarity, subdivision, contraction

The simple-connected graph \(G\) has the adjacency matrix $$\begin{array}{c|cccc} & A & B & C & D \\ \hline A & 0 & 1 & 1 & 1 \\ B & 1 & 0 & 1 & 0 \\ C & 1 & 1 & 0 & 1 \\ D & 1 & 0 & 1 & 0 \\ \end{array}$$ Which one of the following statements about \(G\) is true? Tick \((\checkmark)\) one box. [1 mark] \(G\) is a tree \(\square\) \(G\) is complete \(\square\) \(G\) is Eulerian \(\square\) \(G\) is planar \(\square\)

Question 3:
AnswerMarks Guidance
3Ticks 4th box 1.1b
Question total1
QMarking instructions AO
Question 3:
3 | Ticks 4th box | 1.1b | B1 | G is planar
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The simple-connected graph $G$ has the adjacency matrix

$$\begin{array}{c|cccc}
 & A & B & C & D \\
\hline
A & 0 & 1 & 1 & 1 \\
B & 1 & 0 & 1 & 0 \\
C & 1 & 1 & 0 & 1 \\
D & 1 & 0 & 1 & 0 \\
\end{array}$$

Which one of the following statements about $G$ is true?

Tick $(\checkmark)$ one box.
[1 mark]

$G$ is a tree $\square$

$G$ is complete $\square$

$G$ is Eulerian $\square$

$G$ is planar $\square$

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