Theory of Computation (Automata)
Identify the correct concept described as: the process of reducing a deterministic finite automaton to the smallest possible number of states while preserving its language.
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: the process of reducing a deterministic finite automaton to the smallest possible number of states while preserving its language.”
The accepted answer is A. DFA minimization. Identify the correct concept described as the process of reducing a deterministic finite automaton to the smallest possible number of states while preserving its language is answered by DFA minimization option A Option B Kleene star does not match the stem it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of DFA minimization Option C Formal language does not match the stem it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of DFA minimization Remaining alternatives Epsilon transition fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once DFA minimization 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 is a regular item in.
- A. DFA minimization ✓
- B. Kleene star
Why not B: “Kleene star” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. DFA minimization. Identify the correct concept described as the process of reducing a deterministic finite automaton to the smallest possible number of states while preserving its language is answer
- C. Formal language
Why not C: “Formal language” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. DFA minimization. Identify the correct concept described as the process of reducing a deterministic finite automaton to the smallest possible number of states while preserving its language is answer
- D. Epsilon transition
Why not D: “Epsilon transition” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. DFA minimization. Identify the correct concept described as the process of reducing a deterministic finite automaton to the smallest possible number of states while preserving its language is answer
Correct answer
A. DFA minimization
Explanation
Identify the correct concept described as the process of reducing a deterministic finite automaton to the smallest possible number of states while preserving its language is answered by DFA minimization option A Option B Kleene star does not match the stem it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of DFA minimization Option C Formal language does not match the stem it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of DFA minimization Remaining alternatives Epsilon transition fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once DFA minimization 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 is a regular item in.
Source: Theory of Computation (Automata) Official Reference Guide
Tags: computer science, automata theory, theory of computation, formal languages
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