Boris the chess master selects his next move by considering moves that would threaten his opponent's queen. His opponent,a chess-playing computer,selects its next move by considering all possible moves. Boris is using a(n)________ and the computer is using a(n)________.

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Boris is using a heuristic, which is a problem-solving strategy that uses a rule of thumb or shortcut to find a solution. Specifically, his heuristic is to consider moves that threaten his opponent's queen. The computer, on the other hand, is using an algorithm, which is a step-by-step procedure that guarantees a solution (in this case, considering all possible moves).

Boris the Chess Master Selects His Next Move by Considering