Theory of Computation (Automata)
Select the correct name for: a language that can be expressed using a regular expression or recognized by a finite automaton.
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Theory of Computation (Automata) question asks: Select the correct name for: a language that can be expressed using a regular expression or recognized by a finite automaton. The correct choice is B. Regular 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. Deterministic finite automaton (DFA)
Why not A: “Deterministic finite automaton (DFA)” does not fit this question. The answer is Regular language.
- B. Regular language ✓
- C. Turing machine
Why not C: “Turing machine” does not fit this question. The answer is Regular language.
- D. Context-free grammar
Why not D: “Context-free grammar” does not fit this question. The answer is Regular language.
Correct answer
B. Regular language
Explanation
Regular language (option B) is the accepted answer to “Select the correct name for: a language that can be expressed using a regular expression or recognized by a finite automaton.”. Option A (Deterministic finite automaton (DFA)) does not fit this question. Option C (Turing machine) does not fit this question. Option D (Context-free grammar) does not fit this question. For this Theory of Computation (Automata) question, the accepted answer is Regular language.
Source: Theory of Computation (Automata) Official Reference Guide
Tags: computer science, automata theory, theory of computation, formal languages
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