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) MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “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 accepted answer is D. DFA-NFA equivalence. DFA-NFA equivalence refers to the concept where a DFA and an NFA are considered equivalent because they recognize exactly the same class of languages.
- A. Recursively enumerable language
Why not A: “Recursively enumerable language” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. DFA-NFA equivalence. DFA-NFA equivalence refers to the concept where a DFA and an NFA are considered equivalent because they recognize exactly the same class of languages.
- B. Formal language
Why not B: “Formal language” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. DFA-NFA equivalence. DFA-NFA equivalence refers to the concept where a DFA and an NFA are considered equivalent because they recognize exactly the same class of languages.
- C. Context-sensitive language
Why not C: “Context-sensitive language” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. DFA-NFA equivalence. DFA-NFA equivalence refers to the concept where a DFA and an NFA are considered equivalent because they recognize exactly the same class of languages.
- D. DFA-NFA equivalence ✓
Correct answer
D. DFA-NFA equivalence
Explanation
DFA-NFA equivalence refers to the concept where a DFA and an NFA are considered equivalent because they recognize exactly the same class of languages.
Source: Theory of Computation (Automata) Official Reference Guide
Tags: computer science, automata theory, theory of computation, formal languages
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