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What is the main characteristic of a non-deterministic finite automaton (NFA)?
What is the main characteristic of a non-deterministic finite automaton (NFA)?
- Can have more than one destination from a state with a distinct input (correct)
- Always moves from a state without input
- Has transitions that are completely determined by the input
- Has only one possible destination from a state with a distinct input
In NFAs, which of the following statements about transition functions is true?
In NFAs, which of the following statements about transition functions is true?
- The transition function can result in a subset of states in the state set (correct)
- The transition function maps to a single element of the state set
- The transition function is a total function
- The transition function is not used in NFAs
When dealing with non-deterministic finite automata, what does a 'stuck state' refer to?
When dealing with non-deterministic finite automata, what does a 'stuck state' refer to?
- A state that has no transitions out of it (correct)
- A state that accepts all inputs
- A state that can lead to an accepting state
- A state that always moves to another state without input
What does it mean when an NFA removes the need for a 'trap state'?
What does it mean when an NFA removes the need for a 'trap state'?
In the context of finite automata, what does it signify when a machine's input is accepted?
In the context of finite automata, what does it signify when a machine's input is accepted?
What does a non-deterministic language acceptor aim to achieve?
What does a non-deterministic language acceptor aim to achieve?
What is a requirement for applying Arden's Theorem?
What is a requirement for applying Arden's Theorem?
What is the regular expression obtained for the automata with initial state q1 and final state q2?
What is the regular expression obtained for the automata with initial state q1 and final state q2?
What is the simplified expression for q2 in the automata?
What is the simplified expression for q2 in the automata?
What happens when applying Arden's Theorem to simplify regular expressions?
What happens when applying Arden's Theorem to simplify regular expressions?
What is a characteristic of a transition diagram where Arden's Theorem can be applied?
What is a characteristic of a transition diagram where Arden's Theorem can be applied?
In the given state diagram, what is the initial state?
In the given state diagram, what is the initial state?
What is the set of input symbols (alphabet) for the automaton mentioned in the text?
What is the set of input symbols (alphabet) for the automaton mentioned in the text?
Based on the text, what is Arden's theorem used for in the context of regular expressions?
Based on the text, what is Arden's theorem used for in the context of regular expressions?
Which of the following is NOT a valid transition function in the given state diagram?
Which of the following is NOT a valid transition function in the given state diagram?
What is the final state in the automaton described in the text?
What is the final state in the automaton described in the text?
According to Arden's theorem, when can an equation of the form R = Q + RP have a unique solution?
According to Arden's theorem, when can an equation of the form R = Q + RP have a unique solution?
