B. In the ring-based election algorithm, a unidirectional ring is usually used. Suppose the ring is bidirectional. Can the election algorithm be made more efficient? If no, explain why. If yes,...

Extracted text: B. In the ring-based election algorithm, a unidirectional ring is usually used. Suppose the ring is bidirectional. Can the election algorithm be made more efficient? If no, explain why. If yes, suggest such an algorithm and compare the number of messages needed for electing a coordinator in the two algorithms, assuming that there are n processes in the system.