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History of the Entscheidungsproblem

Learn about the origins and solutions to the Entscheidungsproblem proposed by David Hilbert in 1928. Discover how mathematicians Alonzo Church and Alan Turing independently concluded that proofs cannot be automated.

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What is the name of the theoretical device proposed by Turing that can recognize certain patterns on a tape?

Turing Machine

Which characteristic of modern computers did Turing's theoretical machine, the Turing Machine, possess?

Conditional Branching

What did Turing and his team develop during World War II to assist in automatically decrypting intercepted messages?

Electromechanical Machines (Bombes)

Which of the following is NOT cited as one of the essential characteristics of modern computers?

<p>Voice Recognition Capabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one thing that Turing showed computers cannot do, as stated in the text?

<p>Verify the correctness of another program</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which early electronic computer was Turing involved in designing after World War II?

<p>ACE</p> Signup and view all the answers

What problem did David Hilbert propose in 1928?

<p>The Entscheidungsproblem</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who studied the Entscheidungsproblem independently along with Alonzo Church?

<p>Alan Turing</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the conclusion reached by Church and Turing regarding the Entscheidungsproblem?

<p>Proofs cannot be automated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is Turing's answer to the Entscheidungsproblem more remembered today?

<p>He used an intuitive metaphor in his explanation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What metaphor did Turing use to explain his solution to the Entscheidungsproblem?

<p>A roll of paper tape on a machine</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can the machine in Turing's metaphor do on the paper tape?

<p>Read, write, rewind, and advance to any square</p> Signup and view all the answers

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