When attempting to solve a constrained optimization problem with both hard and soft constraints, it may be OK to allow intermediate assignments to violate one or more of the hard constraints while searching for a solution.
O True
O False

False

Explanation:

Hard constraints are those which are definitely required to be satisfied, while soft constraint are those which could be satisfied - but not at the expense of the others. So allowing intermediate assignments to violate one or more of the hard constraints would affect the restrictive nature of hard constraint.