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

Question

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

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This algorithm creates an infinite loop because it constantly increments X without a stopping condition. Therefore, it will not halt in a finite amount of time.

What Is Wrong with the Following Algorithm