Theory of Computation (Automata)
What does Finite automaton refer to?
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Theory of Computation (Automata) MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “What does Finite automaton refer to?”
The accepted answer is B. An abstract machine with a finite number of states used to recognize patterns in input strings.. Finite automaton refers to an abstract machine with a finite number of states used to recognize patterns in input strings.
- A. A property of a problem indicating whether an algorithm can be constructed that always provides a correct yes/no answer.
Why not A: “A property of a problem indicating whether an algorithm can be constructed that always provides a correct yes/no answer.” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. An abstract machine with a finite number of states used to recognize patterns in input strings.. Finite automaton refers to an abstract machine with a finite number of states used to recognize patterns in input strings.
- B. An abstract machine with a finite number of states used to recognize patterns in input strings. ✓
- C. A finite automaton where each state has exactly one transition for each possible input symbol.
Why not C: “A finite automaton where each state has exactly one transition for each possible input symbol.” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. An abstract machine with a finite number of states used to recognize patterns in input strings.. Finite automaton refers to an abstract machine with a finite number of states used to recognize patterns in input strings.
- D. A language that can be expressed using a regular expression or recognized by a finite automaton.
Why not D: “A language that can be expressed using a regular expression or recognized by a finite automaton.” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. An abstract machine with a finite number of states used to recognize patterns in input strings.. Finite automaton refers to an abstract machine with a finite number of states used to recognize patterns in input strings.
Correct answer
B. An abstract machine with a finite number of states used to recognize patterns in input strings.
Explanation
Finite automaton refers to an abstract machine with a finite number of states used to recognize patterns in input strings.
Source: Theory of Computation (Automata) Official Reference Guide
Tags: computer science, automata theory, theory of computation, formal languages
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