Theory of Computation (Automata)
DFA minimization is best defined as which of the following?
Difficulty: Hard
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This Hard Theory of Computation (Automata) question asks: DFA minimization is best defined as which of the following? The correct choice is C. The process of reducing a deterministic finite automaton to the smallest possible number of states while preserving its language.. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. An operation on a set of symbols or strings that produces the set of all possible concatenations, including the empty string.
Why not A: “An operation on a set of symbols or strings that produces the set of all possible concatenations, including the empty string.” does not fit this question. The answer is The process of reducing a deterministic finite automaton to the smallest possible number of states while preserving its language..
- B. The sequence of production rule applications used to generate a string from a grammar's start symbol.
Why not B: “The sequence of production rule applications used to generate a string from a grammar's start symbol.” does not fit this question. The answer is The process of reducing a deterministic finite automaton to the smallest possible number of states while preserving its language..
- C. The process of reducing a deterministic finite automaton to the smallest possible number of states while preserving its language. ✓
- D. A transition in a non-deterministic automaton that occurs without consuming any input symbol.
Why not D: “A transition in a non-deterministic automaton that occurs without consuming any input symbol.” does not fit this question. The answer is The process of reducing a deterministic finite automaton to the smallest possible number of states while preserving its language..
Correct answer
C. The process of reducing a deterministic finite automaton to the smallest possible number of states while preserving its language.
Explanation
The process of reducing a deterministic finite automaton to the smallest possible number of states while preserving its language option C is the accepted answer to DFA minimization is best defined as which of the following Option A An operation on a set of symbols or strings that produces the set of all possible concatenations including the empty string does not fit this question Option B The sequence of production rule applications used to generate a string from a grammar's start symbol does not fit this question Option D A transition in a non-deterministic automaton that occurs without consuming any input symbol does not fit this question For this Theory.
Source: Theory of Computation (Automata) Official Reference Guide
Tags: computer science, automata theory, theory of computation, formal languages
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