EC320 Soft Computing Introduction Quiz

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What is the main focus of soft computing?

  • Emulating human decision-making processes (correct)
  • Solving complex arithmetic problems
  • Implementing rigid and deterministic algorithms
  • Processing data using traditional computing methods

Which type of reasoning involves drawing conclusions from general rules or facts?

  • Monotonic reasoning
  • Forward reasoning (correct)
  • Non-monotonic reasoning
  • Backward reasoning

In the context of neural networks, what is the function of a single neuron?

  • Storing large amounts of data
  • Generating random numbers
  • Classifying images in a dataset
  • Processing and transmitting information (correct)

What distinguishes a fuzzy set from a crisp set?

<p>Fuzzy sets involve elements with partial membership (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which search technique is characterized by exploring the most promising path first?

<p>A* Algorithm (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the fundamental aim of Genetic Algorithm?

<p>To solve optimization problems through natural selection mechanisms (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the primary components of a fuzzy system?

<p>Crisp Logic, Fuzzy Logic, Membership Functions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which book is NOT listed as a suggested reading for topics related to soft computing?

<p>Introduction to Machine Learning by Andrew Ng (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key concept in Genetic Algorithms related to reproduction of solutions?

<p>Encoding (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which operator is NOT typically associated with Genetic Algorithms?

<p>Exponential operator (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Fuzzification from traditional methods like Genetic Algorithm?

<p>Fuzzification involves membership functions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of fuzzy rule base systems, what is involved in the aggregation of fuzzy rules?

<p>Combining multiple rules into a single rule base (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Course Outcomes

  • Explain fundamental concepts of soft computing techniques and their applications
  • Analyze various neural network architectures
  • Describe fuzzy systems
  • Explain fundamentals and operators of Genetic Algorithm
  • Identify and select a suitable Soft Computing technology to solve problems

Introduction to Soft Computing

  • Soft computing vs. Hard computing
  • Various types of Soft Computing Techniques
  • Applications of Soft Computing

Artificial Intelligence

  • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
  • Types of production systems
  • Characteristics of production systems
  • Search techniques:
    • Breadth First Search
    • Depth First Search
    • Hill Climbing
    • Best First Search
    • A* Algorithm
    • AO* Algorithms
  • Control strategies
  • Knowledge representation issues
  • Propositional and Predicate Logic
  • Monotonic and Non-monotonic Reasoning
  • Forward Reasoning and Backward Reasoning

Neural Networks

  • Structure and Function of a single neuron:
    • Biological Neuron
    • Artificial Neuron
  • Definition of ANN
  • Taxonomy of Neural Net
  • Difference between ANN and Human Brain
  • Characteristics and Applications of ANN
  • Single Layer Network
  • Perceptron Training Algorithm

Fuzzy Logic

  • Fuzzy set theory
  • Fuzzy Set Vs Crisp Set
  • Crisp relation & Fuzzy Relations
  • Crisp Logic
  • Fuzzy Logic
  • Features of Membership Functions
  • Fuzzy rule base system:
    • Fuzzy Propositions
    • Formation, Decomposition & Aggregation of Fuzzy Rules
    • Fuzzy Reasoning
    • Fuzzy Inference Systems
    • Fuzzy Decision Making
  • Applications of Fuzzy Logic

Genetic Algorithm

  • Fundamentals and basic concepts
  • Working principle
  • Encoding
  • Fitness function
  • Reproduction
  • Genetic modeling:
    • Inheritance operator
    • Cross over
    • Inversion & deletion
    • Mutation operator
    • Bitwise operator
  • Generational Cycle
  • Convergence of GA
  • Applications and advances in GA
  • Fuzzification: Differences & similarities between GA & other traditional methods

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