Explore topic-wise MCQs in Automata Theory.

This section includes 13 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Automata Theory knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

For a basic turing machine, there exists an equivalent :

A. 2-counter machine
B. 3-counter machine
C. 4-counter machine
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» E.
2.

A two-way infinite tape turing machine is ________ superior than the basic model of the turing machine in terms of power.

A. more
B. less
C. no way
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» D. none of the mentioned
3.

Which among the following options are correct?Statement 1: TMs can accept languages that are not accepted by any PDA with one stack.Statement 2: But PDA with two stacks can accept any language that a TM can accept.

A. Statement 1 and 2, both are correct
B. Statement 1 is correct but Statement 2 is false
C. Statement 2 is correct while Statement 1 is false
D. Statement 1 and 2, both are false
Answer» B. Statement 1 is correct but Statement 2 is false
4.

State true or false:Statement: Using a two track tape, we can use a semi infinite tape to simulate an infinte tape.

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
5.

A_TWO-WAY_INFINITE_TAPE_TURING_MACHINE_IS__________SUPERIOR_THAN_THE_BASIC_MODEL_OF_THE_TURING_MACHINE_IN_TERMS_OF_POWER.?$

A. more
B. less
C. no way
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» D. none of the mentioned
6.

For_a_basic_turing_machine,_there_exists_an_equivalent_:$

A. 2-counter machine
B. 3-counter machine
C. 4-counter machine
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» E.
7.

Which among the following options are correct?

A.
B.
Answer» B.
8.

Which of the following is true with reference to semi-infinite tape using a two track tape?

A. Can simulate a two way tape
B. Upper track represents the head-right cells
C. Lower track represents the head-left cells
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» E.
9.

Linear Bounded Automaton is a:

A. Finite Automaton
B. Turing Machine
C. Push down Automaton
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» C. Push down Automaton
10.

Which of the following parameters cannot be used to restrict a turing machine?

A. tape alphabets
B. number of tapes
C. number of states
D. none of these
Answer» E.
11.

Instantaneous description of a counter machine can be described using:

A. the input tape contents
B. position of the input head
C. distance of storage heads from symbol Z
D. all of the mentioned
Answer» E.
12.

A ___________ is a multi tape turing machine whose input tape is read only.

A. Counter Machine
B. Multi-stack
C. Alternating Turing machine
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» B. Multi-stack
13.

Can a single tape turing machine be simulated using deterministic 2-stack turing machine?

A. Yes
B. No
C. Cannot be said
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» B. No