Propositional Logic Quiz

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What is a proposition in propositional logic?

A statement that can be either true or false. (correct)

A type of mathematical function.

A form of logical argument.

An equation that always has a solution.

Which of the following connectives represents logical disjunction?

AND

OR (correct)

IF-THEN

NOT

When is the implication $A \rightarrow B$ false?

When $A$ is true and $B$ is false. (correct)

When both $A$ and $B$ are false.

When both $A$ and $B$ are true.

When $A$ is false and $B$ is true.

What is the result of the negation of a true proposition $A$ (¬A)?

False. Signup and view all the answers

Which connective is used to express a biconditional relationship?

IF AND ONLY IF (⇔) Signup and view all the answers

How many connectives are generally used in propositional logic?

Five Signup and view all the answers

What does the AND operation (A∧B) require to be true?

Both propositions must be true. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of databases, which aspect of logic is prominently used?

Query languages. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Halting Problem describe?

The determination of whether a program will stop with a given input. Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant characteristic of Turing’s thesis?

It cannot be refuted without demonstrating a concrete task that Turing machines cannot perform. Signup and view all the answers

In what aspect are Turing machines considered to be more useful?

In illustrating what they cannot do. Signup and view all the answers

What is one limitation imposed on arithmetic by hardware?

The finite number of significant digits that can be represented. Signup and view all the answers

What relationship does Turing machines have with pushdown automata (PDAs)?

Turing machines are a minimal extension of PDAs, providing greater expressiveness. Signup and view all the answers

What does a Turing Machine (TM) start with?

An infinite length tape Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the head in a Turing Machine?

To read from the input tape and move left or right Signup and view all the answers

In the transition function of a Turing Machine, which symbol indicates a movement to the right?

R Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes a halting state in a Turing Machine?

A state where no further movement occurs Signup and view all the answers

What will be outputted by the Turing Machine when it receives the input 'aaaabb'?

aaaaab Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the Turing Machine contains the rule for state transitions?

The transition function Signup and view all the answers

What does Turing’s Thesis propose?

Any problem solvable algorithmically can be modeled by a Turing Machine Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Turing Machine's infinite tape?

To allow for unlimited input processing and manipulation Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Course Information

Course: M269
Topic: Algorithms, Data Structures and Computability

Agenda

Prepositional Logic and Predicate Logic
Turing Machine
Computability and Limits of Computation

Logic in Computer Science

Propositional logic is fundamental to computers and circuitry.
Databases use query languages.
Programming languages, like Prolog, use logic.
Design validation and verification utilize logic.
Artificial intelligence (AI) systems, such as inference systems, use logic.
Propositional Logic
First Order Logic
Higher Order Logic
Temporal Logic

Propositional Logic: Syntax

A proposition is a statement that's either true or false.
Propositional symbols (e.g., A, B, C) represent propositions.
Connectives (e.g., OR, AND, NOT, implication, if-and-only-if) combine propositions.

Propositional Logic: Semantics

Truth tables define the truth values of compound propositions.
OR (∨): True if at least one proposition is true.
AND (∧): True if both propositions are true.
NOT (¬): True if the proposition is false, and vice versa.
Implication (→): False only if the first proposition is true and the second is false.
If-and-only-if (↔): True if both propositions have the same truth value, false otherwise

Tautologies, Contradictions, and Contingencies

Tautology: A proposition that is always true, regardless of input values.
Contradiction: A proposition that is always false.
Contingency: A proposition that can be either true or false, depending on the input values.

Propositional Equivalences

Two statements are logically equivalent if their truth tables are identical.
Examples of equivalences were shown demonstrating equality through truth tables.

Inverse, Converse, and Contrapositive

Implication (if-then) statements have hypothesis (p) and conclusion (q).
Inverse: ¬p → ¬q
Converse: q → p
Contrapositive: ¬q → ¬p

Predicate Logic

Predicates are expressions of one or more variables.
Quantifiers (universal and existential) quantify variables in predicates.

Quantifiers

Universal quantifier (∀): A statement is true for all values of a variable.
Existential quantifier (∃): A statement is true for at least one value of a variable.

Nested Quantifiers

Quantifiers can be nested within each other to create more complex statements.

Rules of Inference

Rules of inference provide templates and guidelines for constructing valid arguments in logic.
Examples of rules of inference include addition, simplification, conjunction, modus ponens, modus tollens, hypothetical syllogism, destructive dilemma, and disjunctive syllogism.

Turing Machines

Turing machines model computation.
They consist of an infinite tape, a head, and a set of states.
A Turing machine takes input, manipulates symbols on the tape, and either halts or runs infinitely.

Turing's Thesis

All effective procedures (algorithms) can be simulated by a Turing machine.
Modern computers are essentially simple Turing machines.

Halting Problem

The halting problem is the problem of determining whether a program will halt (stop) for a given input.
The halting problem is unsolvable i.e., no algorithm can solve it.

Computability and Limits of Computation

Discusses limitations in arithmetic, hardware components, communication, and software.

Limits

Arithmetic: limitations in representing numbers;
Components: hardware malfunctions,
Communication: error-detecting/correcting codes,
Software: software bugs present in commercial software, although testing helps.

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