Practice Deterministic Finite Automata (DFA): The Engine for Recognition - 2.4 | Module 2: Lexical Analysis | Compiler Design /Construction
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2.4 - Deterministic Finite Automata (DFA): The Engine for Recognition

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What does DFA stand for?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how it relates to automata theory.

Question 2

Easy

What is the role of the transition function in a DFA?

πŸ’‘ Hint: It provides the rules for moving between states.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What does DFA stand for?

  • Deterministic Finite Automaton
  • Deterministic Finite Analysis
  • Dynamic Finite Automaton

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about its role in automata theory.

Question 2

True or False: A DFA can be in multiple states at once.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the word 'deterministic' in DFA.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design a DFA that differentiates between valid identifiers and keywords in a programming language. The DFA should accept identifiers that start with a letter or underscore, are followed by letters, digits, or underscores, while keywords like 'if', 'else', and 'while' are always accepted as keywords.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how to structure the states for keywords and identifiers distinctly.

Question 2

Create a detailed transition diagram for a DFA that recognizes the pattern of a floating-point number, which includes an optional sign, digits before a decimal, a decimal point, and digits after the decimal.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Make sure to account for optional signs and the decimal point in your transition diagram.

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