Theory of Computation (Automata)
Identify the correct concept described as: a finite automaton that may have multiple possible transitions for a given state and input symbol.
Difficulty: Hard
About this MCQ
This Hard Theory of Computation (Automata) MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Identify the correct concept described as: a finite automaton that may have multiple possible transitions for a given state and input symbol.”
The accepted answer is A. Non-deterministic finite automaton (NFA). Identify the correct concept described as a finite automaton that may have multiple possible transitions for a given state and input symbol is answered by Non-deterministic finite automaton NFA option A Option B Context-free grammar does not match the stem it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Non-deterministic finite automaton NFA Option C Halting problem does not match the stem it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Non-deterministic finite automaton NFA Remaining alternatives Chomsky hierarchy fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Non-deterministic finite automaton NFA is identified Theory of Computation Automata questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations Theory of Computation Automata recall of this distinction.
- A. Non-deterministic finite automaton (NFA) ✓
- B. Context-free grammar
Why not B: “Context-free grammar” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Non-deterministic finite automaton (NFA). Identify the correct concept described as a finite automaton that may have multiple possible transitions for a given state and input symbol is answered by Non-deterministic finite
- C. Halting problem
Why not C: “Halting problem” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Non-deterministic finite automaton (NFA). Identify the correct concept described as a finite automaton that may have multiple possible transitions for a given state and input symbol is answered by Non-deterministic finite
- D. Chomsky hierarchy
Why not D: “Chomsky hierarchy” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Non-deterministic finite automaton (NFA). Identify the correct concept described as a finite automaton that may have multiple possible transitions for a given state and input symbol is answered by Non-deterministic finite
Correct answer
A. Non-deterministic finite automaton (NFA)
Explanation
Identify the correct concept described as a finite automaton that may have multiple possible transitions for a given state and input symbol is answered by Non-deterministic finite automaton NFA option A Option B Context-free grammar does not match the stem it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Non-deterministic finite automaton NFA Option C Halting problem does not match the stem it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Non-deterministic finite automaton NFA Remaining alternatives Chomsky hierarchy fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Non-deterministic finite automaton NFA is identified Theory of Computation Automata questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations Theory of Computation Automata recall of...
Source: Theory of Computation (Automata) Official Reference Guide
Tags: computer science, automata theory, theory of computation, formal languages
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