RGPV Soft Computing - Important Questions
Unit I – Soft Computing & AI Basics
1 Define Soft Computing. Differentiate between Soft Computing and Hard Computing.
2 Write applications of Soft Computing in real life.
3 Explain Breadth First Search (BFS) and Depth First Search (DFS) with example.
4 Write short notes on: Hill Climbing, A* Algorithm, AO* Algorithm
5 Explain forward reasoning and backward reasoning with examples.
6 Distinguish between monotonic and non-monotonic reasoning.
7 Explain Weak & Strong Slot and Filler structures with examples.
Unit II – Neural Networks Basics
1 Explain the structure and function of a biological neuron. Compare it with an artificial neuron.
2 Define ANN. Explain taxonomy of neural networks.
3 Differentiate between ANN and human brain.
4 Write the characteristics and applications of ANN.
5 Explain the single layer neural network with diagram.
Unit III – Perceptron & Advanced Networks
1 Explain the Perceptron training algorithm.
2 What is Linear separability? Why is it important in perceptron learning?
3 Write notes on: Widrow & Hebb’s learning rule / Delta Rule, ADALINE and MADALINE
4 Explain MLP (Multi-Layer Perceptron) with activation functions.
5 Derive the Error Back Propagation Algorithm (EBPA) and explain its applications.
6 What is a Counter Propagation Network? Explain its architecture and functioning.
7 Explain Hopfield Network with configuration and applications.
8 Differentiate between Hopfield & Boltzmann machine.
9 Write short notes on: Adaptive Resonance Theory (ART), Associative Memory
Unit IV – Fuzzy Logic
1 Differentiate between Fuzzy set and Crisp set with examples.
2 Write properties of Fuzzy sets.
3 Explain Fuzzy relations with examples.
4 Explain Membership functions and their features.
5 What is a Fuzzy Rule Base System? Explain formation and aggregation of fuzzy rules.
6 Explain Fuzzy Inference System with block diagram.
7 Write notes on: Fuzzy reasoning, Fuzzy decision making
8 Applications of Fuzzy Logic in real world.
Unit V – Genetic Algorithms & Evolutionary Computing
1 Define Genetic Algorithm (GA). Explain its basic working principle.
2 Write steps of Genetic Algorithm with flowchart.
3 Explain the following genetic operators: Selection, Crossover, Mutation
4 Explain Reproduction and Fitness function in GA.
5 What is Bitwise operator in GA?
6 Explain Generation cycle in GA.
7 Write applications of GA in optimization problems.
8 Compare Genetic Algorithm with traditional methods.