Practice Definition Of Computable And Uncomputable Functions (8.1) - Uncomputable Functions
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Definition of Computable and Uncomputable Functions

Practice - Definition of Computable and Uncomputable Functions

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Question 1 Easy

Define a computable function in your own words.

💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between functions and programs.

Question 2 Easy

What is an example of an uncomputable function?

💡 Hint: Consider problems that seem not to have a clear solution.

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Question 1

What defines a computable function?

A function with an arbitrary output.
A function computable by any computer.
A function for which a program exists to compute outputs for all inputs.

💡 Hint: Think about the role of programs in defining functions.

Question 2

The Halting Problem is an example of which type of function?

Computable
Uncomputable
Both

💡 Hint: Recall the definition of uncomputable functions.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Prove the existence of an uncomputable function using cardinality arguments.

💡 Hint: Revisit the definitions of countable and uncountable sets and apply them to the sets of functions and programs.

Challenge 2 Hard

Construct a hypothetical example of an uncomputable function and explain why it cannot be computed.

💡 Hint: Think about the implications surrounding determining halting conditions for all programs.

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