INSTITUTE OF AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING

(Autonomous)
Dundigal, Hyderabad - 500 043

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

TUTORIAL QUESTION BANK

Course Title SOFT COMPUTING

Course Code ACSB30

Programme B.Tech

Semester Eight

Course Type Elective

Regulation IARE - R18

Theory Practical

Course Structure Lectures Tutorials Credits Laboratory Credits

3 - 4 - -

Course Coordinator Dr. S Vijayakumar, Associate Professor

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

The students will try to learn:

I The basics of intelligence techniques and methodologies of soft computing that differs from
conventional artificial computations.
II The design and analysis of problem solving using concepts of neural networks, neuro-
modeling, several neural networks paradigms and its applications.
III The concepts of fuzzy logic and inference systems, neuro-fuzzy system, and applications to
handle uncertainity in engineering problems.
IV The soft computing techniques used in different applications for optimization.

COURSE OUTCOMES:
After successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
Knowledge Level
Course Outcomes (Bloom’s Taxonomy)
CO 1 Recognize the importance of knowledge representation and processing Remember
in intelligent system.

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 CO 2 Describe the characteristics and constitutes of soft computing for Understand
decision making systems.
CO 3 Demonstrate the models of artificial neural systems for classification Understand
problems.
CO 4 Apply the learning rules and its working principle for computer vision Apply
and image processing applications.
CO 5 Compare the importance of auto and hetero associative memories for Understand
distinct cases of neural network systems.
CO 6 Outline the fuzzy logic and reasoning for handling uncertainity in Understand
problem solving.
CO 7 Analyze the solutions of different inference models for a given Analyze
problem.
CO 8 Make use of the ANFIS hybrid learning algorithm for solving Apply
applications of regression.
CO 9 Explain the decision making rules for solving the pattern recognition Understand
problems.
CO 10 Build a fuzzy system for information retrieval applications. Apply
CO 11 Describe the soft computing approaches for solving AI-oriented Understand
applications.
CO 12 Discover the intelligent based learning approaches for solving the Analyze
scientific problems.

MAPPING OF EACH CO WITH PO(s), PSO(s):

Program
Course Program Outcomes Specific
Outcomes Outcomes
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 TUTORIAL QUESTION BANK
MODULE-I

INTRODUCTION TO SOFT COMPUTING

PART-A(Short Answer Questions)

Course
Blooms How does this subsume the
S.NO QUESTION outcome
Taxonomy level level
s
1 List the characteristics of traditional Remember -- CO 1
computing
2 How hard computing used in problem Remember -- CO 1
solving?
3 What type of operations are used in Remember -- CO 2
conventional computing?
4 List the applications of soft computing. Remember -- CO 1
5 Outline the characteristics of soft Understand This would require the CO 2
computing. learner to recall the behavior
of computing. Then outline
characteristics of soft
computing.
6 List the differences between hard Remember -- CO 1
computing and soft computing.
7 Define computational intelligence Remember -- CO 1
system.
8 List the various operation on Remember -- CO 1
computing.
9 Explain soft computing techniques. Understand This would require the CO 1
learner to recall the
computing operations. Then
explain the techniques of
soft computing.
10 Define efficiency of computation in Remember -- CO 3
problem solving.
11 Explain characteristics of computations Understand This would require the CO 2
in problem solving. learner to recall problem
solving. Then explain
computational characteristics
for solving the problem.
12 Explain the advantages of soft Understand This would require the CO 3
computing techniques. learner to recall the
computational techniques.
Then explain merits of soft
computing techniques.
13 Explain the different types of training? Understand This would require the CO 3
learner to recall the training
models. Then explain types
of training computations.

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14 Define intelligence system. Remember -- CO 2
15 Define linear separability condition in Remember -- CO 3
computational operations.
16 Define the term learning of a neural Understand This would require the CO 1
network and name any computing learner to recall the neural
learning rules. network computation for
solving the problem using
learning rules.
17 Write short notes on creating the Understand This would require the CO 1
learning rules in intelligence system. learner to recall the learning
rules system. Then discuss
the creation of learning rules
in intelligence system.
18 Define lattice of fuzzy numbers, Remember -- CO 3
Explain how to find MIN and MAX?
19 Define and explain concept of Fuzzy Remember -- CO 3
subsets and membership Function.
20 What is mean rough set theory and Remember -- CO 3
explain with its structure?
PART-B(Long Answer Questions)
1 Explain the knowledge representation Understand This would require the CO 2
in computational intelligence. learner to recall the
knowledge and explain the
knowledge representation for
computational operations on
intelligence system.
2 Explain about the key aspects of soft Understand This would require the CO 2
computing techniques in complex learner to recall the key
problems. components of problems.
Then explain the problem
solving soft computing
techniques.
3 Explain features of evolutionary Understand This would require the CO 2
computing. learner to recall the
intelligence system. Then
explain the features of
evolutionary computing.
4 Describe the neuro computing in Understand This would require the CO 3
automate to detect the error? learner to recall the
automation process. Then
explain the neuro computing
for automate to detecting the
errors.
5 Explain the rough set theory for input Understand This would require the CO 1
data processing to optimize the learner to recall the
solution. optimization process. Then
explain the rough set theory
on input data processing to
optimize the solution.

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 6 Describe about the machine learning Understand This would require the CO 3
computations in problem solving. learner to recall the problem
solving computations. Then
explain the machine learning
computations for problem
solving.
7 Explain structure of fuzzy logic Understand This would require the CO 3
system. learner to recall the fuzzy.
Then explain the fuzzy
logical system.
8 Explain fuzzy rules with examples. Understand This would require the CO 3
learner to recall the ruling
system. Then explain the
fuzzy rules for problem
solving.
9 Define fuzzy logic. How it will be used Remember -- CO 1
to automate the problem solving?
10 List and explain the soft computing Remember -- CO 1
constitutes.
i. 11 Explain in detail about the analysis of Understand This would require the CO 3
evolutionary computing for problem learner to recall evolutionary
solving? computing. Then explain the
problem solving analysis
using evolutionary
computing.
12 Express the logic of neuro computation Understand This would require the CO 3
for intelligence system analysis with learner to recall the rule
respect to rule mining. mining. Then explain the
logic of neuro computing in
intelligence system with
rules mining.
i) 13 How the soft computing will use to Remember -- CO 3
intelligence system?
14 Explain the machine learning concept Remember -- CO 1
for computing the problems.
i) 15 What is meant by reasoning in Remember -- CO 3
computing? How this can be used to
produce the optimum solution?
16 Explain the steps involved in Remember -- CO 3
probabilistic reasoning in computing.
17 Define computing. What are all the Remember -- CO 3
logics used in fuzzy computing?
18 Explain how generalized data can be Understand This would require the CO 1
used to compute the uncertainity with learner to recall the data
help of fuzzy logics. analysis. Then explain the
uncertain data computations
using fuzzy logic operations.
19 Explain the neural computing Understand This would require the CO 2
technique for solving the image learner to recall the image
applications. analysis. Then explain the

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 neural computing techniques
for solving the
20 What is perception in learning Understand This would require the CO 3
computations? learner to recall the learning
processing. Then explain the
perception in learning
computations.
PART-C(Analytical Questions)
1 List and explain the soft computing Remember -- CO 2
characteristics for handling the
uncertainity.
2 How the input data can be handle with Remember -- CO 2
knowledge base for producing the
output in rule base system. explain with
an example?
3 Explain the analysis of knowledge Understand This would require the CO 2
representation in intelligence system learner to recall the
computations? intelligence system. Then
explain the knowledge
representation in
computational operations.
4 Explain about the rough set theory in Remember -- CO 3
differentiate to handle the approximate
the automobile applications.
5 How knowledge base system can Remember -- CO 3
handle the uncertainity with help of
learning rules, explain with an
example?
6 What type intelligence can be applied Remember -- CO 3
on rough sets to produce the optimum
solution, explain with an example?
7 Differentiate the intelligence system Remember -- CO 3
and knowledge base system to handle
the imprecise problems.
8 Explain the features of soft computing Understand This would require the CO 3
and how these can be used in learner to recall the features
conceptual oriented applications. of soft computing. Then
explain the use of
conceptual oriented
applications on its features.
9 Explain learning factors in soft Remember -- CO 1
computing for input data analysis.
10 Explain the each behavior analysis of Remember -- CO 3
soft computing techniques in real
computations.

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 MODULE-II

NEURAL NETWORKS

PART-A(Short Answer Questions)

1 Show a biological neural network Understand This would require the CO 5
structure and explain its parts? learner to recall the structure
of biological neural network.
Then outline the parts of it.
2 What is an activation function? Understand This would require the CO 5
learner to recall the
functional point. Then
outline the activation
function.
3 What are the different activation Understand This would require the CO 5
functions used in ANN? learner to identify the
symbolic representation of
functions then show the
symbols of activation
functions
4 Outline the 3-2 neural network model. Understand This would require the CO 4
learner to recall the concept
to outline the model of
neural network.
5 Define multilayer neural network Remember -- CO 4

6 Define learning strategy. Remember -- CO 6

7 How does a artificial neural network Remember -- CO 6
differs from biological neuron?
8 Define single layer neural network. Remember -- CO 6
9 List the types of learning rules in Understand This would require the CO 6
artificial neural network. learner to recall the artificial
neural network model. Then
explain the types of learning
rules in artificial neural
network model.
10 Write the weight updated equation of a Understand This would require the CO 6
back propagation algorithm. learner to recall the
weighting factor. Then
explain the weighted back
propagation algorithm.
11 Define ADALINE in neural network Remember -- CO 6

12 Define MADALINE in neural network. Remember -- CO 6

13 Explain the different models of neural Understand This would require the CO 6
network. learner to recall the neural
network. Then explain the
different models of neural
network.

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14 Explain the limitations of back Understand This would require the CO 6
propagation learning? learner to recall the back
propagation algorithm. Then
explain the limitations of
back propagation learning
process.
15 Explain the problem solving Understand This would require the CO 5
approaches for computer vision. learner to recall the problem
solving techniques. Then
explain the computer vision
for problem solving
approaches.
16 Why learning is essential for a neural Remember -- CO 5
network with non-linear units?
17 List the types of feed forward and feed Understand This would require the CO 5
backward networks? learner to recall the neural
networks. Then explain the
types of feed forward and
feed backward networks.
18 What is the mathematical models of Remember -- CO 5
neurons?
19 Define reinforcement learning. Remember -- CO 5

20 Define associative memory. Remember -- CO 5

PART-B(Long Answer Questions)

1 Explain the difference between Understand This would require the CO 5
ADALINE and MADALINE. learner to recall the model
of neural network. Then
explain the difference
between ADALINE and
MADALINE.
2 Explain the model of an artificial Understand This would require the CO 2
neuron. learner to recall the
artificial network. Then
explain the model of
artificial neuron.
3 Explain neural network architecture. Understand This would require the CO 6
learner to recall the
biological neuron. Then
explain the neural network
architecture.
4 Explain working of Hebbian's learning Understand This would require the CO 6
strategy in neural network model. learner to recall the neural
network. Then explain the
working principle of
Hebbian’s learning strategy
in neural network model.
5 Use McCulloh Pitts neuron to design Apply This would require learner CO 6
logic networks of AND & OR logic to recall the logical
function. networks, understand the

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 use of McCulloh Pitts
model and apply the AND
& OR logical functions to
create new network model.
6 Explain about the delta learning rule. Understand This would require the CO 6
learner to recall the learning
process. Then explain the
delta learning rule in neural
network.
7 Explain the single layer Neural Understand This would require the CO 6
Network architecture using Perception learner to recall single layer
model with suitable activation function. neural network structure to
explain the perception
model on single layer
network with particular
activation function.
8 How encoding and decoding takes Remember -- CO 6
place in associative memory.
9 Explain the architecture of associative Understand This would require the CO 6
memory. learner to recall the
memory concept. Then
show the architecture of
associative memory in
artificial network.
10 Compare the multilayer perception and Understand This would require the CO 6
radial basis function network in neural learner to recall the neural
network. network concept. Then
explain the multilayer
perception and radial basis
function in artificial
network model.
11 Explain about the transfer functions Understand This would require the CO 6
and recurrent neural networks in learner to recall the
artificial neural network. artificial neural network
model. Then demonstrate
the transfer function and
recurrent neural network on
artificial neural network.
12 What are the differences between Understand This would require the CO 5
associative memory and hetro-memory learner to recall the
model? memory models. Then
illustrate associative and
hetro memory model.
13 Explain the factors affecting back Remember -- CO 6
propagation training?
14 Explain the three classifications of Remember -- CO 6
ANNs based on their functions.
Explain them in brief.
15 Write short notes on neural Remember -- CO 6
approaches to computation.

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16 What are the relevant computational Remember -- CO 6
properties of the Human Brain?
17 Explain the procedure of a single Understand This would require the CO 6
discrete perceptron in classifying a learner to recall the linear
linearly separable problem with an separable problem. Then
example. explain the process of
discrete perceptron in linear
separable problem with
example.
18 Give some examples for Nonrecurrent Remember -- CO 6
and Recurrent ANNs. Specify the
learning law used by each ANN.
19 Compare physical neuron and artificial Remember -- CO 6
neuron
20 What is perceptron? Write the Understand This would require the CO 6
differences between Single Layer learner to recall the
Perceptron (SLP) and Multilayer perceptron model. Then
Perceptron (MLP). explain the differences
between single layer and
multilayer perceptron
models.
PART-C(Analytical Questions)
1 Translate the output of u from the Understand This would require the CO 6
network with input x=[-1,2]T W=[-1,2] learner to recall the
with activation function in hidden layer activation function. Then
as: solve the output network
a) Unipolar activation function activation functions of
b) Bipolar sigmoidal function unipolar and bipolar
sigmoidal functions.
2 Solve the back propagation algorithm Apply This would require recall CO 6
for 2-3-1 neural network with the the neural network,
1 understand relevant
activation function
1  e  .
N activation function and
apply the back propagation
algorithm.
3 Solve the outputs of u from the Apply This would require recall CO 6
perception activation function for the expression of activation
following input vectors x and weight function parameters
vectors w: understand in terms of
a) x=[-1, 0, 2]T w=[-1, -3, 2, -5]T vector and apply with
weight factor for perception
model.
4 Find the output of u using activation Understand This would require the CO 6
function as defined for the 3-3 neural learner to recall the neural
network with given input x=[3, 0, 1] network problems. Then
solve the 3-3 neural
network using activation
function with inputs and
weights of output.

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  3 1 1 
w   1  2  2,
and  1 0  3
1, u  0
u
0, u  0
5 (a) Explain the methods for network Remember ---- CO 6
topology determination.
(b) What are the costs involved in
weights and explain how it is
minimized?
6 Below is a diagram if a single artificial Remember ---- CO 6
neuron (unit):

The node has three inputs x = (x1, x2,

x3) that receive only binary signals
(either 0 or 1). How many different
input patterns this node can receive?
What if the node had four inputs? Five?
Can you give a formula that computes
the number of binary input patterns for
a given number of inputs?
7 Design a perceptron to implement the Remember ---- CO 6
truth table of AND gate. Use bipolar
inputs and target.
8 Briefly explain about the pattern Understand This would require the CO 6
association, pattern classification and learner to recall the
pattern mapping tasks of artificial artificial neural network.
neural network with suitable example. Then explain the pattern
association, pattern
classification and pattern
mapping on neural network
with an example.
9 a) Explain the general concept of Remember ---- CO 6
associate memory. Define associate
matrix.
b) Explain the associate rules
10 Determine the weights of a network Understand This would require the CO 6
with 4 input and 2 output units using learner to recall the
Perception learning law for the network input-output
following input-output pairs: mapping. Then solve the 4-
Input: [1 1 0 0] [1 0 0 1] [0 0 1 1] [0 1 2 network weights using
1 0] T T T T perception learning laws for
Output: [1 1]T [1 0]T [0 1]T [0 0]T given input-output pairs.

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 MODULE – III

FUZZY LOGIC AND FUZZY SYSTEMS

PART - A (Short Answer Questions)

1 What is crisp set and give an example? Remember --- CO 7

2 List the properties of fuzzy relation Understand This would require the learner to CO 7
operations. recall the fuzzy sets and then
classify the properties of fuzzy
relation operations.
3 Explain with an example of fuzzy Understand This would require the learner to CO 7
Cartesian product. recall the Cartesian product and
then explain fuzzy Cartesian
product with an example.
4 Explain the Basic Fuzzy set operation Understand This would require the learner to CO 7
with suitable Example. recall the set operation and then
explain the basic fuzzy set
operation with an example.
5 Explain the Crips Relation with suitable Remember --- CO 7
example.
6 Explain the various operations on Crips Remember --- CO 7
relations.
7 Compare the fuzzy set and crisp set? Understand This would require the learner to CO 7
recall the sets and then explain
the difference between fuzzy and
crisp sets.
8 List the types of fuzzy membership Remember --- CO 8
functions.
9 Outline the membership model in fuzzy Remember --- CO 7
system with an example.
10 What is union and intersection in fuzzy Remember --- CO 7
operation?
CIE-II
1 Define Inference system and explain its Understand This would require the learner to CO 8
functions to solve the problems. recall the problem solving
system. Then explain the
inference system functions on
solving the problems.
2 Define and explain fuzzy rules with Remember --- CO 9
examples.
3 Write the components of a fuzzy logic Remember --- CO 9
system and explain.
4 Define the fuzzy approximation Remember --- CO 9
reasoning.
5 Explain the steps involved in fuzzy Remember --- CO 9
control system.
6 What is the purpose of knowledge base Remember --- CO 9
module in fuzzy inference system?

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 7 List some of the applications of fuzzy Understand This would require the learner to
control system.
8 Explain the fuzzy inference with
suitable example.
9 Write the limitations of fuzzy inference Understand This would require the learner to
system.
10 What are the rule based system used to Remember ---
represent the fuzzy information?
PART-B (Long Answer Questions)
1 The results of three implication
processes arc as shown in Gaussian,
bell and trapezoidal membership
function. Find the aggregated output
and the defuzzified output using the (1)
Center of gravity (2)
Center of sums and (3) Weighted
average methods
2 Determine the term membership
function. Discuss how neural networks
can be used in optimization of
membership function.
3 Given the two Fuzzy proposition with
associated truth value as
~ ~
P : Mary is Efficient, T( P )= 0.8
~ ~
Q :Ram is Efficient, T( Q )=0.65
Find Corresponding proposition
statement and associated Truth value
for following statements
~ ~ ~
(i) P (ii) P  Q
~ ~ ~ ~
(iii) P V Q (iv) P  Q
4 Write short notes on adaptive fuzzy
system.
5 Name the principal design elements in
a general fuzzy logic control system.
6 List the features of fuzzy control
system.
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CO 9
recall the fuzzy system and then
explain the applications of fuzzy
control system.
Understand This would require the learner to CO 9
recall the fuzzy system and then
explain the fuzzy inference
system with suitable example.
CO 9
recall the inference system and
then explain the limitations of
fuzzy inference system.
CO 9
Understand This would require the learner to CO 8
recall the process of membership
functions and then solve the
aggregated and defuzzified
outputs.
Remember --- CO 8
Understand This would require the learner to CO 8
recall the propositional
statements and then solve the
fuzzy proposition with associated
truth values.
Understand This would require the learner to CO 7
recall the fuzzy system and then
explain the adaptive fuzzy
system.
Understand This would require the learner to CO 8
recall the fuzzy logic and then
explain the principal design
elements in a general fuzzy logic
control system.
Remember --- CO 7
 7 Draw the structure of a fuzzy
production rule system.
8 Draw the fuzzy logic control system
and explain its features.
9 Explain about the fuzzy relations.
10 Differentiate between classical sets and
fuzzy sets.
1 List the types of fuzzy systems and
explain how the rules are used for
problem solving?
2 Compute the scalar and fuzzy
cardinality for the fuzzy set given by
3 State how the fuzzy sets mapped into
the universe of membership functions.
4 Explain fuzzy composition operation
in build a fuzzy rules.
5 Define fuzzy membership function and
explain different types of membership
functions of fuzzy logic systems.
6 Draw and explain models of Neuro
Fuzzy system.
7 Explain the design and control of
membership function in fuzzy
operations.
8 Write short notes on membership value Understand This would require the learner to
assignment and decision making
system.
9 Explain decision making using fuzzy
composition operations.
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Understand This would require the learner to CO 7
recall the rule base system and
then explain the structure of
fuzzy rule system.
Apply This would require the learner to CO 8
recall the fuzzy logic and
understand concept of fuzzy
control system, then apply the
features of fuzzy control system.
Remember --- CO 7
Remember --- CO 8
CIE-II
Understand This would require the learner to CO 9
recall the types of fuzzy systems
and explain the rules for
problem solving.
Remember --- CO 8
Apply This would require the learner to CO 8
recall the fuzzy sets and
understand the membership
function, then apply fuzzy sets
mapped into universe of
membership functions.
Apply This would require the learner to CO 8
recall the fuzzy operation and
understand the fuzzy rules, then
apply the fuzzy composition
operation in build a fuzzy rules.
Remember ----. CO 9
Understand This would require the learner to CO 9
recall the structure of neural
network and then explain the
models of neuro fuzzy system.
Understand This would require the learner to CO 9
recall the fuzzy operations and
then explain the control of fuzzy
membership functional
operations.
CO 9
recall the membership function
and then explain the
membership value assignment
and decision making system.
Remember --- CO 9
10 Explain about the development of rule
base and decision making system.
PART-C (Problem Solving and Critical Thinking Questions)
1 Write the typical fuzzy rule in Sugeno
fuzzy model to solve the problem.
2 What is fuzzification? Explain about
the defuzzification to crisp set with an
example.
3 Explain the extension principle and
min-max fuzzy relations in problem
solving.
4 List the components of fuzzy logic
system. Explain each component in
detail.
5 Draw the typical membership function
to predict the values using fuzzy
relations.
1 Draw the mamdani fuzzy inference
model using min-max operators to
convert a fuzzy set to a crisp set.
2 Explain the Sugeno fuzzy model with
help of fuzzy and non-fuzzy rules in
membership function creation.
3 Explain the following components of
fuzzy logic system:
a) Fuzzification
b) Rule base System
c) Defuzzification
4 State the single input of fuzzy model
and explain its function to produce the
crisp output.
5 What is partition in fuzzy inference
system and explain its types for creating
the fuzzy rules.
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Remember --- CO 9
Understand This would require the learner to CO 7
recall the fuzzy rules and then
explain the Sugeno fuzzy rule
base system to solve the
problem.
Remember --- CO 7
Apply This would require the learner to CO 8
recall the fuzzy relations and
understand the problem solving,
then solve the problem using
extension principle and min-max
fuzzy relations.
Remember --- CO 7
Remember --- CO 9
CIE-II
Apply This would require the learner to CO 8
recall the inference system and
understand the min-max
operation to implement the
mamdani fuzzy inference model
using min-max operator to
convert fuzzy to crisp set.
Understand This would require the learner to CO 9
recall the concept of fuzzy and
non-fuzzy rules and then explain
the Sugeno fuzzy model to
define rule base system in
membership function creation.
Remember --- CO 9
Apply This would require the learner to CO 8
recall the concept of single input
fuzzy model and understand the
process of crisp function to
describe the output.
Remember --- CO 8
 MODULE – IV

HYBRID SYSTEMS

PART - A (Short Answer Questions)

1 What is the need for adaptive fuzzy Remember ----- CO 9
system?
2 Write and explain applications of Understand This would require the learner to CO 10
Neuro Fuzzy System. recall concept of neuro fuzzy
system and then explain
applications of neuro fuzzy
system.
3 Define Neuro Fuzzy Networks. Remember ---- CO 10
4 Write comparison between fuzzy Remember ---- CO 10
preposition and crisp proposition.
5 Explain Architecture of Neuro Fuzzy Remember ---- CO 10
system.
6 Discuss about neuro-fuzzy controller. Remember ---- CO 9
7 Draw and explain models of Neuro Understand This would require the learner to CO 10
Fuzzy System. recall the neural and fuzzy
concept operation and draw the
model of neuro fuzzy system.
8 Write the characteristics of fuzzy logic Understand This would require the learner to CO 10
and neural network. recall the fuzzy logic and neural
network concepts and then
explain the characteristics of it.
9 Define CANFIS. Remember ---- CO 10
10 Write the difference between ANFIS Remember ---- CO 10
and CANFIS models.
11 List out the importance of the neuro- Understand This would require the learner to CO 10
fuzzy controller for solving the recall the neuro fuzzy operation
problems. and then explain its controller
importance for problem solving.
12 Explain Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Understand This would require the learner to CO 10
Inference Systems. recall the neuro fuzzy operation
and then understand the
ANFIS.
13 Explain cross over process in neuro- Understand This would require the learner CO 10
fuzzy system. to recall the operation of full
subtractor its truth table and
understand the Full Subtractor
using NAND gates.
14 How to use ANFIS as a classifier? Understand This would require the learner CO 10
to recall the ANFIS operation
and understand the use of
ANFIS as a classifier.
15 How to generate multiple output for Remember ---- CO 10
ANFIS?

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16 What is the best prediction analysis of
learning rules using Matlab script
software for Neuro-fuzzy and ANFIS?
17 How to train ANFIS including
linguistic inputs?
18 How do train ANFIS after editing the
rules and MF?
19 Define Fuzzy logics in neural network
analysis.
20 Draw and explain models of Neuro
Fuzzy System.
PART-B (Long Answer Questions)
1 Explain Architecture of Neuro Fuzzy
system.
2 Write the comparisons between fuzzy
systems and neural network.
3 Explain ANFIS.
4 Outline the framework of CANFIS
connection with RBFN and MLP.
5 Explain the neuron functions for
adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy system.
6 Explain about the linear and non-linear Understand This would require the learner to
rules for ANFIS model with an
example.
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Understand This would require the learner to CO 10
recall the ANFIS and neuro
fuzzy operation and understand
the prediction analysis of
learning rules using matlab
software.
Understand This would require the learner to CO 10
recall the ANFIS operation and
then understand the train ANFIS
with linguistic inputs.
Understand This would require the learner to CO 11
recall the ANFIS model and then
explain the editing the rules and
membership function using
ANFIS model.
Remember ----- CO 11
Understand This would require the learner to CO 11
recall the concept of neuro fuzzy
and then asynchronous latch and
find the differences between them.
Understand This would require the learner to CO 12
recall the concept of neural
network and fuzzy logic operation
and then explain the architecture
of neuro fuzzy system.
Remember ---- CO 12
Understand This would require the learner to CO 12
recall the inference system
operation. Then explain the
ANFIS operation on problem
solving.
Understand This would require the learner to
recall fuzzy and neural network CO 11
operation and then outline the
CANFIS with RBFN and MLP.
Understand This would require the learner to CO 11
recall the operation of neuro
function. Then convert the T flip-
flop into SR flip-flop using
excitation tables and characteristic
tables.
CO 11
recall ANFIS operation. Then
explain the linear and non-linear
rules for ANFIS model with an
example.
7 Explain the classification problem for
optimizing the output rules using
ANFIS model with an example.
8 Write short notes on Neuro-Genetic
hybrid Systems.
9 Explain reproduction process in
ANFIS model.
10 Explain RBFN in neuro-fuzzy controller Understand This would require the learner to
for solving the problem.
11 Explain Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy
Inference Systems for problem solving.
12 Explain Neuro-Genetic hybrid
Systems.
13 Explain Evolving Connectionist
model.
14 Use the neural network operation in
inference system to process the input
data prediction.
15 Explain the hybrid learning algorithm. Understand This would require the learner to
16 Write short notes on universal
approximation in inference system.
17 Design and implement the modeling of
three-input non-linear function for
approximate the solution.
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Understand This would require the learner to CO 11
recall the ANFIS operation.
Then explain the classification
problem for optimization of
output rules using ANFIS model
with an example.
Remember --- CO 12
Understand This would require the learner to CO 12
recall the ANFIS operation and
understand the reproduction
process in ANFIS model.
CO 11
recall the neuro-fuzzy controller
and understand the RBFN in
neuro fuzzy controller for
problem solving.
Apply This would require the learner to CO 10
recall the problem solving and
then explain the inference system
with apply the neuro fuzzy
technique.
Understand This would require the learner to CO 10
recall the neural network concept
and then explain the neuro-genetic
hybrid system.
Understand This would require the learner to CO 10
recall the computing operation
and then explain the evolving
connectionist model.
Apply This would require the learner to CO 10
recall the prediction process, then
understand the neural network
and apply the inference operation
to optimize the input data.
CO 10
recall the learning process and
then explain the hybrid learning
algorithm.
Understand This would require the learner to CO 9
recall the inference system
operation and then explain the
universal approximation in
inference system.
Apply This would require the learner to CO 10
recall the approximation process,
then understand the non-linear
function and implement the
modeling of three-input non-
linear function to approximate the
solution.
 18 Explain the model of online
identification process of control
system.
19 Use the learning methods of cross
fertilize ANFIS and RBFN to
approximate the solution.
20 Explain the model of linear and non-
linear approximation of input data
analysis.
PART-C (Problem Solving and Critical Thinking Questions)
1 State the force required to stabilize
the ANFIS system using regression
techniques to solve the problem.
2 How to generate MATLAB function
from ANFIS GUI trained model?
3 Design the framework of neuro-fuzzy
model with multiple inputs and
outputs.
4 Construct an ANFIS that is equivalent
to a two-input two-rule mamdani
fuzzy model with min max
composition and centroid
defuzzification. Explain the function
user use to approximate the centroid
defuzzification.
5 Construct an ANFIS that is equivalent
to a two-input two-rule mamdani
fuzzy model with sum-product
composition and centroid
defuzzification.
6 Demonstrate the different premise and
consequent parameters are there in
ANFIS architecture (imagine
generalized bell function is used for all
the membership functions).
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Understand This would require the learner to CO 10
recall the online identification
process and then explain the
model of online identification in
control system.
Apply This would require the learner to CO 10
recall the process of learning
methods, then understand the
approximation solution and apply
the cross fertilize ANFIS and
RBFN.
Understand This would require the learner to CO 9
recall the input data process in
neural network and then explain
its linear and non-linear
approximation.
Understand This would require the learner to CO 12
recall the ANFIS system model
and then explain the ANFIS using
regression techniques to solve the
problem.
Understand This would require the learner to CO 12
recall the GUI model and then
outline the creation of matlab
function from ANFIS GUI model.
Apply This would require the learner to CO 12
recall the operation of input and
output, then understand the
neuro fuzzy model and to
construct a framework of neuro-
fuzzy model with multiple inputs
and outputs.
Apply This would require the learner to CO 12
recall the memdani fuzzy model
and understand the centroid
defuzzification to construct the
ANFIS model with apply the min
max composition and centroid
defuzzification.
Understand This would require the learner to CO 11
recall mamdani fuzzy model.
Then design the ANFIS using
sum-product composition and
centroid defuzzification.
Apply This would require the learner to CO 12
recall the ANFIS model. Then
understand the membership
function properties and show that
the different premise and

7 Compare the architecture of CANFIS
and RBFN in adaptive system.
8 Design aspects of neuron functions for
adaptive networks with respect to
learning process.
9 Design and explain in-detail about the
analysis of adaptive learning
capabilities.
10 Explain the advanced concepts of
neuro fuzzy modeling.
MODULE – V
consequent parameters are there
in ANFIS model.
Understand This would require the learner to CO 12
recall the adaptive system process
and then compare the CANFIS
and RBFN in adaptive system
learning.
Apply This would require the learner to CO 12
recall the neural network concept,
then understand the adaptive
system and apply the neuron
functions for adaptive system
learning process.
Apply This would require the learner to CO 12
recall the adaptive system then
understand the learning rules for
design the analysis of adaptive
learning capabilities.
Understand This would require the learner to CO 11
recall the neuro fuzzy system.
Then explain the advanced neuro
fuzzy modeling approaches and
algorithms.

APPLICATIONS OF SOFT COMPUTING TECHNIQUES

PART - A (Short Answer Questions)

1 What is nearest-neighbor Remember ---- CO 11
classification
2 Define is case based reasoning Remember ---- CO12

3 Define printed character recognition Remember ---- CO 12

4 What to use to model inverse Remember ---- CO 12
kinematics problems
5 What is forward kinematics equations Remember ---- CO 11

6 Define unreachable workspace Remember ---- CO 12

7 Define automobile fuel efficiency Remember ---- CO 12
prediction
8 What are the two problems of MPG Remember ---- CO 12
predictions
9 What is data scarcity Remember ---- CO 12

10 Define input space partitioning Remember --- CO 11

11 What is ANFIS Remember ---- CO 11

12 What is computational intelligence Remember ---- CO 11

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13 What is the practical application of Remember ---- CO 11
soft computing in paint industry
14 Define color recipe prediction. Understand This would require the learner to CO 11
recall the logic circuit and truth
table of SR-latch using NAND
gates. Then explain the operation
SR-latch for various
combinations of S and R inputs.
15 List types of MLP’s Remember ---- CO 11

16 What is NNnorm Remember ---- CO 12

17 What is NNmod Remember ---- CO 11

18 What is role of soft computing Remember ---- CO 11
techniques in real world?
19 What is the purpose of semantic web? Remember ---- CO 11
20 What is the role of soft computing in Remember ---- CO 11
mobile networks?
21 List the computer vision applications. Understand ---- CO 11
22 Explain the importance of information Understand ---- CO 11
retrieval?
23 Explain the use of evolutionary Understand ---- CO 11
computing in image processing and
computer vision?
24 Explain the purpose of evolutionary Understand ---- CO 11
computing?
PART-B (Long Answer Questions)
1 Explain in detail about printed Understand This would require the learner to CO 12
character recognition. recall the concept of synchronous
conversion and the design
procedure of combinational logic
circuits. Then can explain the
design of code converters by
taking an example.
2 Demonstrate inverse kinematics Understand This would require the learner to CO 12
problems recall the basic structure and
operation of shift register. Then
can explain the operation in serial
transfer mode also its
applications.
3 Demonstrate automobile fuel Understand This would require the learner to CO 12
efficiency prediction recall the concept of
asynchronous counter and mod
counter. Then explain the
operation of binary ripple counter.
4 Explain input-output relation in Remembe ----
typical color recipe prediction r CO 11

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 5 Discuss in detail about color recipe
prediction
6 Explain in detail about single MLP
approaches
7 Discuss applications of evolutionary
computing in image processing
8 Discuss applications of evolutionary
computing in computer vision
9 Discuss soft computing in mobile ad-
hoc networks
10 Describe soft computing in
information retrieval
11 Describe soft computing in semantic
web
12 Discuss soft computing in software
engineering.
13 Describe soft computing techniques on Understand This would require the learner to
software engineering research
14 Explain components of the Semantic
Web (like the RDF, Description
Logics) can be covered with a soft
computing
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Understand ---- CO 11
Understand ---- CO 11
Understand --- CO 11
Understand This would require the learner to CO 12
recall the design procedure of
ripple counter. Then with the help
of design procedure and
understand the decade counter
which can count 10 pulses.
Understand This would require the learner to CO 12
recall the operation of Ring and
Twisted Ring counter also the
design procedure of synchronous
counter. Then with the help of
design procedure and understand
the Ring counter and discuss the
differences between Ring and
Twisted Ring counter.
Understand --- CO 11
Understand This would require the learner to CO 11
recall the logic diagram and
characteristic table of RS and JK
flip-flop. Then with the help of
truth table and explain the
characteristic equation of RS and
JK flip-flop using K-map
Understand This would require the learner to CO 11
recall the logic circuit and
operation of Master slave JK
flip-flop. Then explain how the
race around condition is
eliminated in Master slave flip-
flop.
CO 11
recall the logic diagram and
characteristic table of D and T
flip-flop. and understand the
characteristic equation of D and T
flip-flop.
Understand This would require the learner to CO 12
recall the operation of T flip-flop
understand the design procedure
of synchronous counter, to
construct a BCD up synchronous
counter using T flip-flops.
15 Discuss the application of soft
computing techniques can be helpful
to obtain greater flexibility in
information retrival system
16 Discuss Soft computing techniques
like Genetic Algorithm, Fuzzy logic,
Neural Networks are employed in
Manets in every area of research.
17 Discuss applying fuzzy logic to image
processing
18 Discuss in detail about evolutionary
computing
19 Explain direct kinematics of a two
joint planar robort arm.
20 Explain in detail about types of
MLP’s.
PART-C (Analytical Questions)
1 Explain printed character recognition
using nearest-neighbor classification
technique
2 Explain indirect kinematics of a two
joint planar robot arm.
3 How to apply ANFIS to MPG
prediction.
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Understand This would require the learner to CO 11
recall the logic diagram and
understand characteristic table of
D and SR flip-flop to develop the
transition tables which can be
used in conversion of flip-flops.
Understand This would require the learner to CO 12
recall the concept of shift
register. Then explain the
operation of 4-bit shift register in
SISO and PIPO modes with the
help of logic and timing diagram.
Understand This would require the learner to CO 12
recall the operation of T flip-flop
and understand the design
procedure of asynchronous
counter to construct a Modulo-
11ripple up counter using T flip-
flops.
Understand This would require the learner to CO 12
recall the concept of shift
register. Then explain the
operation of 4-bit shift register in
SIPO mode with the help of truth
table and logic circuit.
Understand This would require the learner to CO 12
recall the concept of universal
shift register. Then explain its
operation in different modes with
the help of truth table and logic
circuit.
Understand This would require the learner to CO 12
recall the concept of serial shift
register. Then explain how it can
be converted into a ring counter
and Johnson counter.
Understand This would require the learner to CO 12
recall the classification. Then
explain the character recognition
using nearest-neighbor
classification technique.
Understand This would require the learner to CO 12
recall the indirect operation and
then explain with it kinematics of
two joint planar robot arm.
Understand This would require the learner to CO 12
recall the ANFIS operation and
then explain the process of
ANFIS to MPG prediction.
 4 Discuss in detail about evolutionary Understand This would require the learner to CO 12
computing. recall the computing operations
and then explain the
evolutionary computing.
5 Describe any three commercial software Understand ----- CO 11
used for soft computing techniques.
6 How will you apply NN to following Understand This would require the learner to CO 12
speech applications 1. Net Talk 2. recall the NN concept. Then
Phonic Typewriter explain the speech application of
its.
7 How will you apply NN to following Understand This would require the learner to CO 12
image processing applications about recall the NN and then explain
recognition of handwritten digits with it hand written image
recognition characters.
8 Explain applications of soft computing Understand This would require the learner to CO 12
techniques in MANET. recall the computing methods and
understand the applications of
soft computing techniques in
MANET.
9 Discuss briefly applications of soft Understand This would require the learner to CO 12
computing. recall the computing operations
and then understand the
applications of soft computing.
10 Discuss linear system and a nonlinear Understand This would require the learner to CO 11
system. recall the types of NN operations
and then understand the linear
and non-linear systems in neural
network.

Prepared by:
Dr. S. Vijayakumar, Associate Professor HOD, CSE

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