Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

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In the context of AI problem-solving, which of the following scenarios would necessitate the use of heuristic search techniques over blind search methods like breadth-first search or depth-first search?

  • When the computational resources are abundant and time is not a constraint.
  • When the problem space is small and the goal state is known.
  • When the problem space is very large or infinite, and finding an optimal solution is not strictly required. (correct)
  • When all possible solutions must be evaluated to guarantee the optimal solution.

Which of the following approaches to AI focuses primarily on reverse engineering the structure and function of the human brain to create intelligent systems?

  • Cybernetics and brain simulation (correct)
  • Symbolic AI
  • Sub-symbolic AI
  • Statistical AI

In the context of ethical considerations in AI, which principle is most directly violated when an AI system is deployed without adequate testing, leading to biased or discriminatory outcomes?

  • Accountability
  • Transparency
  • Fairness (correct)
  • Privacy

Given the increasing capabilities of AI and machine learning, which of the following long-term societal impacts is considered the most complex and multifaceted challenge?

<p>The ethical implications of AI decision-making and the potential for algorithmic bias. (D)</p>
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Which of the following scenarios exemplifies a reinforcement learning approach?

<p>Developing a self-driving car that learns to navigate traffic by receiving rewards for reaching destinations efficiently and safely. (B)</p>
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In the context of data preprocessing, which of the following techniques is most effective for handling datasets with highly skewed distributions and outliers?

<p>Log transformation (D)</p>
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Which of the following activation functions is most suitable for the output layer of a neural network designed for multi-class classification problems?

<p>Softmax (B)</p>
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How does the backpropagation algorithm adjust the weights in a multi-layer perceptron to improve its performance?

<p>By adjusting the weights based on the gradient of the error function with respect to the weights. (C)</p>
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You are developing an AI system to predict equipment failure in a manufacturing plant. You have a large dataset with numerous features, many of which are correlated. Which of the following feature selection techniques would be most appropriate to reduce dimensionality and improve model performance, while preserving the most relevant information?

<p>Principal Component Analysis (PCA) (D)</p>
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In the context of artificial neural networks, what is the primary purpose of using activation functions?

<p>To introduce non-linearity, enabling the network to learn complex patterns. (B)</p>
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Flashcards

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The simulation of human intelligence processes by computer systems, enabling them to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence.

Breadth-First Search

A method for solving problems by systematically exploring all possible solutions.

Depth-First Search

A method for solving problems by exploring each branch of a tree to its fullest extent before backtracking.

Heuristic Search Techniques

Search strategies that uses estimates to guide the search, prioritizing paths that seem most promising.

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Intelligent Systems

Computer systems that exhibit intelligent behavior, learning from data, and adapting to new situations.

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Supervised Learning

A type of machine learning where an algorithm learns from labeled data to make predictions or decisions.

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Unsupervised Learning

A type of machine learning where an algorithm learns from unlabeled data to find patterns or relationships.

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Data Preprocessing

Transforming raw data into a suitable format for machine learning models.

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Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs)

A computational model inspired by the structure and function of biological neural networks.

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Backpropagation Algorithm

Adjusting the weights of connections between neurons in a neural network based on the error in the output.

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Study Notes

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) involves creating intelligent systems.
  • AI is needed in engineering for problem-solving.
  • Ethical considerations are crucial in AI development.
  • Machine Learning (ML) involves learning from data.
  • Data preprocessing is essential in Machine Learning.
  • Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) are inspired by the human brain.

Introduction to AI

  • AI aims to create systems that can perform tasks requiring human intelligence.
  • AI's problem-solving process involves search algorithms.
  • Breadth-first search and depth-first search are common techniques.
  • Heuristic search techniques, like best-first search, improve efficiency.
  • AI can be approached through cybernetics, symbolic, sub-symbolic, and statistical methods.

History of AI

  • Not specified in text.

General Applications of AI

  • Not specified in text.

Need of AI in Engineering

  • AI enhances problem-solving capabilities in engineering.

Problem Solving

  • Problem-solving in AI utilizes search algorithms.
  • The problem-solving process includes:
    • Defining the problem
    • Analyzing the problem
    • Identifying possible solutions
    • Choosing the best solution
    • Implementation
    • Evaluation
  • Explores all neighbors at the present depth prior to moving on to the nodes at the next depth level.
  • Uses a queue data structure.
  • Explores as far as possible along each branch before backtracking.
  • Uses a stack data structure.

Heuristics search techniques

  • Employs rules of thumb to find solutions more efficiently.
  • Selects nodes to expand based on an evaluation function, estimating the cost from the current node to the goal node.

Introduction to Intelligent Systems

  • Intelligent systems mimic human cognitive functions.

Various Approaches to AI

  • Cybernetics and brain simulation aim to replicate brain functions.
  • Symbolic AI uses symbols and rules for reasoning.
  • Sub-symbolic AI relies on neural networks and connectionism.
  • Statistical AI uses statistical models for decision-making.

Ethical and Social Implications of AI

  • AI development requires ethical considerations.
  • AI impacts jobs and society.
  • Regulatory and policy issues are important for AI governance.

Ethical Considerations in AI

  • Includes fairness, transparency, and accountability.

Impact of AI on Jobs and Society

  • AI can automate tasks, changing employment landscape.

Regulatory and Policy Issues

  • Focus on ensuring responsible AI development and use.

Fundamentals of Machine Learning (ML)

  • ML involves algorithms that learn from data.

Introduction to Machine Learning

  • Focuses on enabling systems to learn from data without explicit programming.

Datasets

  • Collections of data used to train and test machine-learning models.

Forms of Learning

  • Supervised learning uses labeled data.
  • Unsupervised learning uses unlabeled data.
  • Reinforcement learning involves learning through trial and error.

Supervised Learning

  • Trains a model on labeled data to make predictions or classifications.

Unsupervised Learning

  • Discovers patterns in unlabeled data.

Reinforcement Learning

  • An agent learns to make decisions by interacting with an environment.

Processes Involved in Machine Learning

  • Data collection, preprocessing, model selection, training, and evaluation.

Applications of ML in Engineering

  • ML is used for predictive maintenance, optimization, and automation.

Data Preprocessing, Cleaning, and Normalization

  • Essential steps to improve data quality and model performance.

Data Preprocessing

  • Involves cleaning, transforming, and reducing data.

Data Cleaning

  • Handles missing values and outliers.

Feature Selection and Extraction

  • Selects relevant features and transforms data.

Data Normalization and Scaling

  • Scales data to a standard range.

Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs)

  • Computational models inspired by the structure and function of biological neural networks.

Definition and History of ANNs

  • ANNs consist of interconnected nodes (neurons).
  • ANNs have evolved significantly since their inception.

Types of ANNs Architectures

  • Includes feedforward, recurrent, and convolutional networks.

Basic Architecture of ANNs

  • Consists of input, hidden, and output layers.

Activation Functions

  • Introduce non-linearity to neural networks.

Singled-Layered Perceptron

  • A simple neural network with a single layer of output nodes.

Multi-Layered Perceptron

  • Neural network with multiple layers, including one or more hidden layers.

Backpropagation Algorithms

  • Used to train ANNs by adjusting weights based on errors.

Applications of ANNs in Engineering

  • Used for pattern recognition, classification, and prediction.

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