Theory of Computation (Automata)
Which statement correctly explains Regular language?
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Theory of Computation (Automata) MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Which statement correctly explains Regular language?”
The accepted answer is D. A language that can be expressed using a regular expression or recognized by a finite automaton.. Regular language refers to a language that can be expressed using a regular expression or recognized by a finite automaton.
- A. A visual representation showing how an automaton moves between states based on input symbols.
Why not A: “A visual representation showing how an automaton moves between states based on input symbols.” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. A language that can be expressed using a regular expression or recognized by a finite automaton.. Regular language refers to a language that can be expressed using a regular expression or recognized by a finite automaton.
- B. An automaton that uses a stack to recognize context-free languages.
Why not B: “An automaton that uses a stack to recognize context-free languages.” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. A language that can be expressed using a regular expression or recognized by a finite automaton.. Regular language refers to a language that can be expressed using a regular expression or recognized by a finite automaton.
- C. A sequence of characters that defines a search pattern, corresponding to regular languages.
Why not C: “A sequence of characters that defines a search pattern, corresponding to regular languages.” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. A language that can be expressed using a regular expression or recognized by a finite automaton.. Regular language refers to a language that can be expressed using a regular expression or recognized by a finite automaton.
- D. A language that can be expressed using a regular expression or recognized by a finite automaton. ✓
Correct answer
D. A language that can be expressed using a regular expression or recognized by a finite automaton.
Explanation
Regular language refers to a language that can be expressed using a regular expression or recognized by a finite automaton.
Source: Theory of Computation (Automata) Official Reference Guide
Tags: computer science, automata theory, theory of computation, formal languages
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