# The Traveling Salesman Problem (TSP) is a classic example of a constrained optimization problem. The goal is to find the shortest possible route that visits a set of locations once and returns to the origin point - under constraints such as distance, order, and time.
Why the other options are incorrect:
* A: The cold start problem is related to recommender systems, not optimization.
* C: Calculating a local maximum is part of optimization but not necessarily constrained.
* D: Gradient descent is an optimization method, but not itself a problem with constraints.
Official References:
* CompTIA DataX (DY0-001) Official Study Guide - Section 3.4:"Constrained optimization involves solving problems under defined limitations - e.g., distance or time constraints in routing."
* Optimization Techniques in Data Science, Chapter 6:"TSP is a benchmark in combinatorial optimization, representing a multi-variable problem with strict constraints."
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