Automata Theory Quiz

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What is the definition of a Finite Automaton (FA) or Finite-State Machine (FSM)?

An automaton with a finite number of states is called a Finite Automaton (FA) or Finite-State Machine (FSM).

How is the transition function of an automaton defined?

The transition function of an automaton takes the previous state and current input symbol as its arguments, and determines the next state of the automaton.

What is the origin of the word 'automata'?

The word 'automata' comes from the Greek word αὐτόματος, which means 'self-acting, self-willed, self-moving'.

What is the relationship between automata theory and formal language theory?

<p>Automata theory is closely related to formal language theory, as automata are used as finite representations of formal languages that may be infinite.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Chomsky hierarchy describe in relation to automata?

<p>The Chomsky hierarchy describes a nesting relationship between major classes of automata based on the class of formal languages they can recognize.</p> Signup and view all the answers