Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam University BE VIII SEM (CS) Soft Computing (CS801) June 2021 Question Paper

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam University 

Bachelor of Engineering

Eighth Semester Main Examination, June-2021

Soft Computing [CS801]

Branch-CS

Time: 3:00 Hrs Max Marks 70

Note: - Attempt any five questions. All questions carry equal marks.

Q.1 (a) What do you understand by Soft Computing? Explain Difference between Soft Computing and Hard Computing.

(b) Explain different techniques used in soft computing.

Q.2 (a) Write Down A* Algorithm with suitable example.

(b) Explain Hill Climbing Technique.

Q.3 (a) Distinguish between Supervised Learning and Unsupervised Learning.

(b) What is ANN? Explain characteristics and application of ANN.

Q.4 (a) Explain ADALINE and MADALINE Network.

(b) Define following:-

(i) Hebb’s learning

(ii) Boltzmann Machine

Q.5 (a) Explain the working of Back propagation neural network.

(b) Explain in brief Counter Propagation network.

Q.6 (a) What is Fuzzy Logic? Distinguish between Fuzzy Set and Crisp Set.

(b) Explain different types membership functions used in fuzzification process.

Q.7 (a) How does Genetic Algorithm is differ from traditional algorithms? Give the advantages of GA over traditional algorithms.

(b) Explain different types of crossover functions in Genetic Algorithm.

Q.8 Write Short Note on:-

(i) Production System

(ii) ANN v/s Human Brain

(iii) Tournament Selection

(iv) Roulette wheel Selection

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