What Is Wrong with the Following Algorithm

question 33

Multiple Choice

What is wrong with the following algorithm?
1. Set X to be 1
2. Increment X
3. Print X
4. If X > 0, repeat from 2

• A) it does not produce a result
• B) it is ambiguous
• C) it does not halt in a finite amount of time
• D) it is not well-ordered

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Definitions:

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Herding Effect

A behavioral phenomenon where individuals in a group tend to act collectively without coordinated direction, often seen in financial markets, consumer behavior, or social trends.

Real or Imagined Group Pressure

The influence that a group of people, whether physically present or perceived, exerts on an individual’s decisions or behavior.

Salient Cues

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