The main measure for efficiency of algorithm is : 

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  1. Processor and capacity
  2. Data and time
  3. CPU and RAM
  4. Time and memory space

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Option 4 : Time and memory space
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The correct answer is option 4: Time and memory space

Key Points

  • The two primary metrics used to evaluate the **efficiency of an algorithm** are:
  • Time Complexity: How fast the algorithm runs as the input size increases (measured in Big-O notation).
  • Space Complexity: How much memory the algorithm uses relative to the input size.
  • These measures help predict the algorithm’s performance regardless of the specific hardware.

Additional Information

  • Option 1 (Processor and capacity): Refers to hardware specs, not algorithm efficiency.
  • Option 2 (Data and time): Vague and not a standard measure.
  • Option 3 (CPU and RAM): Hardware parameters, not algorithm-centric metrics.

Hence, the correct answer is: option 4: Time and memory space

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