Question 10563 – Theory-of-Computation
February 13, 2024Question 10565 – Theory-of-Computation
February 13, 2024GATE 1990
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Question 15
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Choose the correct alternatives (More than one may be correct).
It is undecidable whether:
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An arbitrary Turing machine halts after 100 steps.
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A Turing machine prints a specific letter.
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A Turing machine computes the products of two numbers.
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None of the above.
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Both (B) and (C).
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Question 15 Explanation:
A) An arbitrary TM halts after 100 steps is decidable. We can run TM for 100 steps and conclude that.
B) A TM prints a specific letter is undecidable.
C) A TM computes the products of two numbers is undecidable. Eventhough we can design a TM for calculation product of 2 numbers but here it is asking whether given TM computes product of 2 numbers, so the behavior of TM unknown hence, undecidable.
B) A TM prints a specific letter is undecidable.
C) A TM computes the products of two numbers is undecidable. Eventhough we can design a TM for calculation product of 2 numbers but here it is asking whether given TM computes product of 2 numbers, so the behavior of TM unknown hence, undecidable.
Correct Answer: E
Question 15 Explanation:
A) An arbitrary TM halts after 100 steps is decidable. We can run TM for 100 steps and conclude that.
B) A TM prints a specific letter is undecidable.
C) A TM computes the products of two numbers is undecidable. Eventhough we can design a TM for calculation product of 2 numbers but here it is asking whether given TM computes product of 2 numbers, so the behavior of TM unknown hence, undecidable.
B) A TM prints a specific letter is undecidable.
C) A TM computes the products of two numbers is undecidable. Eventhough we can design a TM for calculation product of 2 numbers but here it is asking whether given TM computes product of 2 numbers, so the behavior of TM unknown hence, undecidable.