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Theory of Computation - Finite State Machines Quiz

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11th Grade

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Theory of Computation - Finite State Machines Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a characteristic of a finite state machine (FSM)?

It can be in multiple states at the same time.

It can change states without any conditions.

It is defined by a list of states and conditions for transitions.

It always has outputs linked to its states.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term used to describe the change from one state to another in a finite state machine?

Transition

Transformation

Translation

Transposition

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What happens if you insert another ticket when the turnstile is in the unlocked state?

The turnstile locks.

The turnstile remains unlocked.

The turnstile issues a refund.

The turnstile changes to a maintenance mode.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which action transitions the state from "Locked" to "Unlocked"?

Insert ticket

Push

Valid ticket

Invalid ticket

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Finite state machines help in the definition of languages by deciding what?

The colour of a language

The speed of a language

Whether a particular word is allowed in a language

The taste of a language

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do the symbols processed by a finite state automaton usually represent?

Numbers

Events

Colours

Shapes

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What does a simple circle represent in finite state machine notation?

State

Start state

End state or accept state

Transition

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