Theory of Computation (Automata)
What is the name for the concept where a DFA and an NFA are considered equivalent because they recognize exactly the same class of languages?
Difficulty: Hard
About this MCQ
This Hard Theory of Computation (Automata) question asks: What is the name for the concept where a DFA and an NFA are considered equivalent because they recognize exactly the same class of languages? The correct choice is D. DFA-NFA equivalence. 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. Recursively enumerable language
Why not A: “Recursively enumerable language” does not fit this question. The answer is DFA-NFA equivalence.
- B. Formal language
Why not B: “Formal language” does not fit this question. The answer is DFA-NFA equivalence.
- C. Context-sensitive language
Why not C: “Context-sensitive language” does not fit this question. The answer is DFA-NFA equivalence.
- D. DFA-NFA equivalence ✓
Correct answer
D. DFA-NFA equivalence
Explanation
DFA-NFA equivalence is the value that answers “What is the name for the concept where a DFA and an NFA are considered equivalent because they recognize exactly the same class of languages” (option D). Option A (Recursively enumerable language) does not fit this question. Option B (Formal language) does not fit this question. Option C (Context-sensitive language) does not fit this question. For this Theory of Computation (Automata) question, the accepted answer is DFA-NFA equivalence.
Source: Theory of Computation (Automata) Official Reference Guide
Tags: computer science, automata theory, theory of computation, formal languages
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