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What is the purpose of combining all keywords into one transition diagram?
What is the purpose of combining all keywords into one transition diagram?
- To improve program readability
- To reduce compilation time
- To save memory space
- To make the program more efficient (correct)
Why is it challenging to combine the diagram for identifiers with that for keywords?
Why is it challenging to combine the diagram for identifiers with that for keywords?
- It is unclear which state to be in when certain characters are encountered (correct)
- Identifiers and keywords have different token values
- Identifiers and keywords have conflicting transition rules
- Identifiers and keywords share common states
Which token class has all relops combined into it?
Which token class has all relops combined into it?
- Keywords
- Identifiers
- Constants
- Relops (correct)
In the given context, what is meant by 'backtracking'?
In the given context, what is meant by 'backtracking'?
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Why is it more efficient to have a single transition diagram instead of multiple ones?
Why is it more efficient to have a single transition diagram instead of multiple ones?
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What issue arises when trying to determine whether to be in state 3 or state 24 when encountering the letters BEG?
What issue arises when trying to determine whether to be in state 3 or state 24 when encountering the letters BEG?
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What is the main advantage of treating each keyword as a separate token?
What is the main advantage of treating each keyword as a separate token?
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