Final answer:
PageRank algorithm considers inter-page links (C), meaning the algorithm evaluates hyperlinks that connect one page to another, treating each link as a 'vote' for the destination page's importance. The correct answer to the question is C) Inter-page links.
Step-by-step explanation:
The PageRank algorithm, developed by founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin, is designed to rank web pages in search engine results. PageRank primarily considers inter-page links, meaning the hyperlinks that connect one page to another. It is a system based on the democratic nature of the web by using its vast link structure as an indicator of an individual page's value.
In essence, interprets a link from page A to page B as a vote, by page A, for page B. However, looks at more than the sheer volume of votes, or links a page receives; it also analyzes the page that casts the vote. Votes cast by pages that are themselves 'important' weigh more heavily and help to make other pages 'important.' Hence, C is the correct option.