Which mathematical model is commonly used to study the Halting Problem?

Options

  • A. Finite Automaton
  • B. Turing Machine
  • C. Pushdown Automaton
  • D. More than one of the above
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

B. Turing Machine

Detailed Explanation

  • Turing Machine: An abstract mathematical model of computation used to study computability and decidability.
  • Components: Tape, read/write head, finite control and transition function.
  • Halting Problem: Asks whether a Turing Machine eventually enters a halting state for a given input.