**Step 1: Break the integral based on the GIF**
The greatest integer function (GIF), denoted by $[x]$, has different integer values over different intervals. In the interval $[-\pi/2, \pi/2]$, we have:
- For $-\pi/2 \le x < -3$, $[x] = -2$ is not possible as $-\pi/2 \approx -1.57$
- For $-1 \le x < 0$, $[x] = -1$
- For $0 \le x < 1$, $[x] = 0$
- For $1 \le x \le \pi/2$, $[x] = 1$
So, we break the integral into the following intervals:
$\int_{-\pi/2}^{\pi/2} \frac{dx}{[x]+4} = \int_{-\pi/2}^{-1} \frac{dx}{[x]+4} + \int_{-1}^{0} \frac{dx}{[x]+4} + \int_{0}^{1} \frac{dx}{[x]+4} + \int_{1}^{\pi/2} \frac{dx}{[x]+4}$
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Pedagogical Audit
Bloom's Analysis:
This is an APPLY question because it requires the student to apply the properties of definite integrals and the greatest integer function to solve the problem.
Knowledge Dimension:PROCEDURAL
Justification:The question requires the student to follow a specific procedure involving breaking the integral based on the GIF and then evaluating each part.
Syllabus Audit:
In the context of JEE, this is classified as COMPETENCY. It requires application of definite integrals and properties of GIF, testing problem-solving skills rather than just recalling facts.