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What was a key innovation of the Turing Machine concept introduced in 1936?

AIt used vacuum tubes for calculations

BIt was the first physical computer built

CIt introduced the idea of a universal machine that can simulate any algorithm

DIt was designed to store large databases

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand the Turing Machine concept
The Turing Machine is a theoretical model that describes computation as reading and writing symbols on a tape.
Step 2: Identify its key innovation
It introduced the idea of a universal machine capable of simulating any algorithm, foundational for modern computing theory.
Final Answer:
It introduced the idea of a universal machine that can simulate any algorithm -> Option C
Quick Check:
Turing Machine innovation = Universal algorithm simulation [OK]

Quick Trick: Turing Machine is a theoretical model, not a physical computer [OK]

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