Question

which statement is not true for a good algorithm?
a. it successfully solves the desired problem or performs the desired task.
b. it can perform a task or solve a problem even if various inputs are involved.
c. it is clear and cannot be interpreted in more than one way by different people or machines.
d. it uses more resources and more time than it needs to.

Explanation:

A good algorithm should be efficient, meaning it uses the minimum necessary resources (like time and computational power) to solve a problem or perform a task. Option D says it uses more resources and time than needed, which goes against the definition of a good algorithm. Options A, B, and C describe characteristics of a good algorithm: solving the problem, handling various inputs, and being clear/unambiguous.

Answer:

D. It uses more resources and more time than it needs to.