What does the transition function of a Turing Machine determine?

Options

  • A. Only the input string
  • B. The next state, symbol to be written and head movement
  • C. Only the number of tape cells
  • D. More than one of the above
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

B. The next state, symbol to be written and head movement

Detailed Explanation

  • Transition Function: Defines the next operation of a Turing Machine.
  • Input: Current state and currently scanned tape symbol.
  • Output: Next state, symbol to write and direction of head movement.
  • Movement: Normally Left (L) or Right (R).