Theory of Computation (Automata)
What is the name for a finite, non-empty set of symbols used to construct strings in a formal language?
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy Theory of Computation (Automata) MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “What is the name for a finite, non-empty set of symbols used to construct strings in a formal language?”
The accepted answer is A. Alphabet. Alphabet is the fact required by What is the name for a finite non-empty set of symbols used to construct strings in a formal language option A Option B Non-deterministic finite automaton NFA does not match the stem it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Alphabet Option C Pushdown automaton does not match the stem it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Alphabet Remaining alternatives Deterministic finite automaton DFA fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Alphabet 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 FPSC PPSC NTS and.
- A. Alphabet ✓
- B. Non-deterministic finite automaton (NFA)
Why not B: “Non-deterministic finite automaton (NFA)” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Alphabet. Alphabet is the fact required by What is the name for a finite non-empty set of symbols used to construct strings in a formal language option A Option B Non-deterministic finite au
- C. Pushdown automaton
Why not C: “Pushdown automaton” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Alphabet. Alphabet is the fact required by What is the name for a finite non-empty set of symbols used to construct strings in a formal language option A Option B Non-deterministic finite au
- D. Deterministic finite automaton (DFA)
Why not D: “Deterministic finite automaton (DFA)” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Alphabet. Alphabet is the fact required by What is the name for a finite non-empty set of symbols used to construct strings in a formal language option A Option B Non-deterministic finite au
Correct answer
A. Alphabet
Explanation
Alphabet is the fact required by What is the name for a finite non-empty set of symbols used to construct strings in a formal language option A Option B Non-deterministic finite automaton NFA does not match the stem it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Alphabet Option C Pushdown automaton does not match the stem it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Alphabet Remaining alternatives Deterministic finite automaton DFA fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Alphabet 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 FPSC PPSC NTS and.
Source: Theory of Computation (Automata) Official Reference Guide
Tags: computer science, automata theory, theory of computation, formal languages
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