INSTITUTE OF AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING

(Autonomous)
Dundigal, Hyderabad - 500 043

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
QUESTION BANK

Course Title SOFT COMPUTING

Course Code ACSB30
Program B.Tech
Semester VIII IT
Course Type Elective
Regulation IARE - R18
Theory Practical
Course Structure Lecture Tutorials Credits Laboratory Credits
3 - 3 - -
Course Coordinator Ms G.Lohitha, Assistant 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 should be able to:
CO 1 Demonstrate the constituents and models of artificial neural Understand
network systems for classification of soft computing problems.
CO 2 Compare the importance of auto and hetero associative Understand
memories for distinct cases of neural network systems.
CO 3 Make use of fuzzy logic and fuzzy inference systems for Apply
modeling and decision making of soft computing systems.
CO 4 Choose the appropriate ANFIS/CANFIS hybrid learning Apply
algorithms to solve applications for regression.
 CO 5 Build a fuzzy system for information retrieval and pattern Apply
recognition applications.
CO 6 Categorize the soft computing and intelligent based learning Analyze
approaches for solving the scientific and engineering problems.

QUESTION BANK:
Q.No QUESTION Taxonomy How does this subsume CO’s
the level
MODULE I
INTRODUCTION TO SOFT COMPUTING
PART A-PROBLEM SOLVING AND CRITICAL THINKING QUESTIONS
1 What are the characteristics of soft Understand – CO 1
computing and explain the
uncertainity in handling .
2 How the input data can be handle Understand – CO 1
with 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 1
representation in intelligence learner to recall the
system computations? intelligence system. Then
explain the knowledge
representation in
computational operations.
4 Explain about the rough set theory Remember – CO 1
in differentiate to handle the
approximate the automobile
applications.
5 How knowledge base system can Remember – CO 1
handle the uncertainity with help
of learning rules, explain with an
example?
6 What are the types intelligence can Understand – CO 1
be applied on rough sets to
produce the optimum solution,
explain with an example?
7 Differentiate the intelligence Remember – CO 1
system and knowledge base system
to handle the imprecise problems.

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8 List the features of soft computing
and Determine the features used in
conceptual oriented applications.
9 Explain learning factors in soft
computing for input data analysis.
10 Analyze the behavior of soft
computing techniques in real
computations.
PART-B LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS
1 Demonstrate knowledge
representation in computational
intelligence.
2 Explain about the key aspects of
soft computing techniques in
complex problems.
3 Outline the features of evolutionary Understand This would require the
computing.
4 Illustrate about neuro computing
in automate to detect the error?
5 Explain the rough set theory for
input data processing to optimize
the solution.
Understand This would require the CO 1
learner to recall the features
of soft computing. Then
explain the use of
conceptual oriented
applications on its features.
Remember – CO 1
Analyze – CO 1
Understand This would require the CO 1
learner to recall the
knowledge and explain the
knowledge representation
for computational
operations on intelligence
system.
Understand This would require the CO 1
learner to recall the key
components of problems.
Then explain the problem
solving soft computing
techniques.
CO 1
learner to recall the
intelligence system. Then
explain the features of
evolutionary computing.
Understand This would require the CO 1
learner to recall the
automation process. Then
explain the neuro
computing for automate to
detecting the errors.
Understand This would require the CO 1
learner to recall the
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 computations in problem
solving.
7 Explain structure of fuzzy logic
system.
8 Explain fuzzy rules with examples.
9 Define fuzzy logic. How it will be
used to automate the problem
solving?
10 List and explain the soft
computing constitutes.
11 Explain in detail about the analysis
of evolutionary computing for
problem solving?
12 Express the logic of neuro
computation for intelligence system
analysis with respect to rule
mining.
13 Analyze the soft computing will
use to intelligence system?
14 Explain the machine learning
concept for computing the
problems.
15 What is meant by reasoning in
computing? How this can be used
to produce the optimum solution?
16 Relate the steps involved in
probabilistic reasoning in
computing.
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Understand This would require the CO 2
learner to recall the problem
solving computations. Then
explain the machine
learning computations for
problem solving.
Understand This would require the CO 3
learner to recall the fuzzy.
Then explain the fuzzy
logical system.
Understand This would require the CO 3
learner to recall the ruling
system. Then explain the
fuzzy rules for problem
solving.
Understand – CO 1
Understand – CO 1
Understand This would require the CO 1
learner to recall
evolutionary computing.
Then explain the problem
solving analysis using
evolutionary computing.
Understand This would require the CO 2
learner to recall the rule
mining. Then explain the
logic of neuro computing in
intelligence system with
rules mining.
Analyze – CO 1
Understand – CO 1
Understand – CO 1
Understand – CO 1
17 Define computing. Determine the
logics used in fuzzy computing?
18 Explain how generalized data can
be used to compute the
uncertainity with help of fuzzy
logics.
19 Demonstrate the neural computing
technique for solving the image
applications.
20 What is perception in learning
computations?
PART-C SHORT ANSWER
1 List the characteristics of
traditional computing
2 How hard computing used in
problem solving?
3 What type of operations are used
in conventional computing?
4 List the applications of soft
computing.
5 Outline the characteristics of soft Remember
computing.
6 Choose the differences between
hard computing and soft
computing.
7 Define computational intelligence
system.
8 List the various operation on
computing.
9 Explain soft computing techniques.
Understand – CO 3
Understand This would require the CO 5
learner to recall the data
analysis. Then explain the
uncertain data
computations using fuzzy
logic operations.
Understand This would require the CO 2
learner to recall the image
analysis. Then explain the
neural computing
techniques for solving the
Understand This would require the CO 1
learner to recall the learning
processing. Then explain
the perception in learning
computations.
QUESTIONS
Remember – CO 1
Understand – CO 1
Remember – CO 2
Remember – CO 1
This would require the CO 1
learner to recall the
behavior of computing.
Then outline characteristics
of soft computing.
Remember – CO 1
Remember – CO 1
Remember – CO 1
Understand This would require the CO 1
learner to recall the
computing operations.Then
explain the techniques of
soft computing.
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10 Define efficiency of computation in Understand – CO 1
problem solving.
11 Classify the characteristics of Understand This would require the CO 1
computations 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 31
computing techniques. learner to recall the
computational techniques.
Then explain merits of soft
computing techniques.
13 Explain the different types of Understand This would require the CO 1
training? learner to recall the training
models. Then explain types
of training computations.
14 Demonstrate the intelligence Remember – CO 2
system.
15 Define linear separability condition Remember – CO 1
in computational operations.
16 Define the term learning of a Understand This would require the CO 1
neural network and name any learner to recall the neural
computing 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 learner to recall the learning
system. rules system. Then discuss
the creation of learning
rules in intelligence system.
18 Define lattice of fuzzy numbers, Understand –
CO 3
Explain how to find MIN and
MAX?
19 Analyze and explain concept of Understand – CO 3
Fuzzy subsets and membership
Function.
20 What is mean rough set theory and Understand – CO 1
explain with its structure?
MODULE II
NEURAL NETWORKS
PART-A PROBLEM SOLVING AND CRITICAL THINKING QUESTIONS

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1 Translate the output of u from the
network with input x=[−1, 2]T
W=[-1,2] with activation function
in hidden layer as:
a) Unipolar activation function
b) Bipolar sigmoidal function
2 Construct the back propagation
algorithm for 2-3-1 neural network
with the activation function.
1
(1+e− N )
3 Solve the outputs of u from the
perception activation function for
the following input vectors x and
weight vectors w: a) x=[−1, 0, 2]T
w=[−1, −3, 2, −5]T
4 Find the output of u using
activation function as defined for
the 3-3 neural network with given
inputx=[3, 0, 1] and
 solve the 3-3 neural network
3 −1 1
w =  1 −2 −2
 
−1 0 −3
(
1, u > 0
u=
0, u < 0
5 (a) Explain the methods for
network topology determination.
(b) What are the costs involved in
weights and explain how it is
minimized?
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Understand This would require the CO 2
learner to recall the
activation function. Then
solve the output network
activation functions of
unipolar and bipolar
sigmoidal functions.
Apply This would require recall the CO 2
neural network, understand
relevant activation function
and apply the back
propagation algorithm.
Apply This would require recall CO 2
expression of activation
function parameters
understand in terms of
vector and apply with
weight factor for perception
model.
Understand This would require the CO 2
learner to recall the neural
network problems. Then
using activation function
with inputs and weights of
output.
Understand —- CO 2
6 Below is a diagram if a single Understand —- CO 2
artificial 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 Understand —- CO 2
the truth table of AND gate. Use
bipolar inputs and target.
8 Briefly explain about the pattern Understand This would require the CO 2
association, pattern classification learner to recall the
and pattern mapping tasks of artificial neural network.
artificial neural network with Then explain the pattern
suitable example. association, pattern
classification and pattern
mapping on neural network
with an example.
9 a) Explain the general concept of Understand —- CO 2
associate memory. Define associate
matrix.
b) Explain the associate rules
10 Determine the weights of a network Understand This would require the CO 2
with 4 input and 2 output units learner to recall the network
using Perception learning law for input-output mapping.
the following input-output pairs: Then solve the 4-2 network
Input: [1 1 0 0] [1 0 0 1] [0 0 1 1] [0 weights using perception
1 1 0] T T T T learning laws for given
Output: [1 1]T [1 0]T [0 1]T [0 0]T input-output pairs.
PART-B LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS

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1 Compare the difference between
ADALINE and MADALINE.
2 Explain the model of an artificial
neuron.
3 Illustrate the neural network
architecture.
4 Explain working of Hebbian’s
learning strategy in neural network
model.
6 Summarize about the delta
learning rule.
7 Outline the single layer Neural
Network architecture using
Perception model with suitable
activation function.
8 How encoding and decoding takes
place in associative memory.
9 Explain the architecture of
associative memory.
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Understand This would require the CO 2
learner to recall the model
of neural network. Then
explain the difference
between ADALINE and
MADALINE.
Understand This would require the CO 2
learner to recall the artificial
network. Then explain the
model of artificial neuron.
Understand This would require the CO 2
learner to recall the
biological neuron. Then
explain the neural network
architecture.
Understand This would require the CO 2
learner to recall the neural
network. Then explain the
working principle of
Hebbian’s learning strategy
in neural network model.
Understand This would require the CO 2
learner to recall the learning
process. Then explain the
delta learning rule in neural
network.
Understand This would require the CO 2
learner to recall single layer
neural network structure to
explain the perception
model on single layer
network with particular
activation function.
Remember – CO 2
Understand This would require the CO 2
learner to recall the memory
concept. Then show the
architecture of associative
memory in artificial
network.
10 Compare the multilayer perception
and radial basis function network
in neural network.
11 Explain about the transfer
functions and recurrent neural
networks in artificial neural
network.
12 What are the differences between
associative memory and
hetro-memory model?
13 Classify the factors affecting back
propagation training?
14 Explain the three classifications of
ANNs based on their functions.
Explain them in brief.
15 Write short notes on neural
approaches to computation.
16 What are the relevant
computational properties of the
Human Brain?
17 Explain the procedure of a single
discrete perceptron in classifying a
linearly separable problem with an
example.
18 Give some examples for
Nonrecurrent and Recurrent ANNs.
Specify the learning law used by
each ANN.
19 Compare physical neuron and
artificial neuron
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Understand This would require the CO 2
learner to recall the neural
network concept. Then
explain the multilayer
perception and radial basis
function in artificial network
model.
Understand This would require the CO 2
learner to recall the
artificial neural network
model. Then demonstrate
the transfer function and
recurrent neural network on
artificial neural network.
Understand This would require the CO 2
learner to recall the memory
models. Then illustrate
associative and hetro
memory model.
Understand – CO 2
Understand – CO 2
Remember – CO 2
Analyze – CO 2
Understand This would require the CO 2
learner to recall the linear
separable problem. Then
explain the process of
discrete perceptron in linear
separable problem with
example.
Apply – CO 2
Remember – CO 2
20 What is perceptron? Write the
differences between Single Layer
Perceptron (SLP) and Multilayer
Perceptron (MLP).
PART-C SHORT ANSWER
1 Illustrate a biological neural Understand
network structure and explain its
parts?
2 What is an activation function?
3 What are the different activation
functions used in ANN?
4 What are the neural network
model.
5 Define multilayer neural network
6 Define learning strategy.
7 How does a artificial neural
network differs from biological
neuron?
8 Define single layer neural network.
9 List the types of learning rules in
artificial neural network.
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Understand This would require the CO 2
learner to recall the
perceptron model. Then
explain the differences
between single layer and
multilayer perceptron
models.
QUESTIONS
This would require the CO 2
learner to recall the
structure of biological
neural network. Then
outline the parts of it.
Understand This would require the CO 2
learner to recall the
functional point. Then
outline the activation
function.
Understand This would require the CO 2
learner to identify the
symbolic representation of
functions then show the
symbols of activation
functions
Understand This would require the CO 2
learner to recall the concept
to outline the model of
neural network.
Remember – CO 2
Remember – CO 2
Understand – CO 2
Remember – CO 2
Understand This would require the CO 2
learner to recall the artificial
neural network model. Then
explain the types of learning
rules in artificial neural
network model.
10 Describe the weight updated Understand This would require the CO 2
equation of a back propagation learner to recall the
algorithm. weighting factor. Then
explain the weighted back
propagation algorithm.
11 Define ADALINE in neural Remember – CO 2
network
12 Define MADALINE in neural Remember – CO 2
network.
13 Explain the different models of Understand This would require the CO 2
neural network. learner to recall the neural
network. Then explain the
different models of neural
network.
14 Explain the limitations of back Understand This would require the CO 2
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 2
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 Remember – CO 2
neural network with non-linear
units?
17 List the types of feed forward and Understand This would require the CO 2
feed 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 Remember – CO 2
of neurons?
19 Define reinforcement learning. Remember – CO 2
20 Define associative memory. Remember – CO 2

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 MODULE III
FUZZY LOGIC AND FUZZY SYSTEMS
PART A-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.
6 Draw the mamdani fuzzy inference
model using min-max operators to
convert a fuzzy set to a crisp set.
7 Explain the Sugeno fuzzy model
with help of fuzzy and non-fuzzy
rules in membership function
creation.
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Understand This would require the CO 3
learner to recall the fuzzy
rules and then explain the
Sugeno fuzzy rule base
system to solve the problem.
Understand — CO 3
Apply This would require the CO 4
learner to recall the fuzzy
relations and understand
the problem solving, then
solve the problem using
extension principle and
min-max fuzzy relations.
Understand — CO 3
Remember — CO 3
Apply This would require the CO 3
learner to 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 CO 3
learner to 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.
8 Explain the following components Remember — CO 3
of fuzzy logic system:

a) Fuzzification

b) Rule base System

c) Defuzzification

9 State the single input of fuzzy Apply
model and explain its function to
produce the crisp output.
10 What is partition in fuzzy inference Remember
system and explain its types for
creating the fuzzy rules.
PART-B LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS
1 The results of three implication Understand This would require the
processes arc as shown in Gaussian,
bell and trapezoidal membership
function. Find the aggregated
output and the defuzzified output
using the
This would require the CO 3
learner to recall the concept
of single input fuzzy model
and understand the process
of crisp function to describe
the output.
— CO 4
CO 4
learner to recall the process
of membership functions
and then solve the
aggregated and defuzzified
outputs.

1. Center of gravity

2. Center of sums and

3. Weighted average methods

2 Determine the term membership Remember — CO 4

function. Discuss how neural
networks can be used in
optimization of membership
function.

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3 Given the two Fuzzy proposition
with associated truth value as Pe:
Mary is Efficient, T( Pe )= 0.8
Q:Ram
e is Efficient, T( Q
e )=0.65
Find Corresponding proposition
st)tement and associated Truth
value for following statements
¯
(I) Pe
(II) Pe ∧Q
e
(III) Pe ∨Q
e
(IV) Pe⇒ Q
e
4 Exlan briefly about adaptive fuzzy
system.
5 Name the principal design elements
in a general fuzzy logic control
system.
6 List the features of fuzzy control
system.
7 Expin the structure of a Fuzzy
production rules system and Draw
with a neat diagram
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.
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Understand This would require the CO 4
learner to recall the
propositional statements
and then solve the fuzzy
proposition with associated
truth values.
Understand This would require the CO 3
learner to recall the fuzzy
system and then explain the
adaptive fuzzy system.
Understand This would require the CO 3
learner to recall the fuzzy
logic and then explain the
principal design elements in
a general fuzzy logic control
system.
Remember — CO 3
Understand This would require the CO 3
learner to recall the rule
base system and then
explain the structure of
fuzzy rule system.
Apply This would require the CO 3
learner to recall the fuzzy
logic and understand
concept of fuzzy control
system, then apply the
features of fuzzy control
system.
Remember — CO 3
Remember — CO 3
11 List the types of fuzzy systems and
explain how the rules are used for
problem solving?
12 Compute the scalar and fuzzy
cardinality for the fuzzy set.
13 Demonstrate the fuzzy sets
mapped into the universe of
membership functions.
14 Explain fuzzy composition
operation and Define the fuzzy
rules.
15 Define fuzzy membership function
and explain different types of
membership functions of fuzzy
logic systems.
16 Draw and explain models of Neuro
Fuzzy system.
17 Explain the design and control of
membership function in fuzzy
operations.
18 Write short notes on membership
value assignment and decision
making system.
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Understand This would require the CO 3
learner to recall the types of
fuzzy systems and explain
the rules for problem
solving.
Remember — CO 3
Apply This would require the CO 3
learner to recall the fuzzy
sets and understand the
membership function, then
apply fuzzy sets mapped
into universe of membership
functions.
Apply This would require the CO 3
learner to recall the fuzzy
operation and understand
the fuzzy rules, then apply
the fuzzy composition
operation in build a fuzzy
rules.
Remember —-. CO 3
Understand This would require the CO 3
learner to recall the
structure of neural network
and then explain the models
of neuro fuzzy system.
Understand This would require the CO 3
learner to recall the fuzzy
operations and then explain
the control of fuzzy
membership functional
operations.
Understand This would require the CO 3
learner to recall the
membership function and
then explain the
membership value
assignment and decision
making system.
19 Explain decision making using
fuzzy composition operations.
20 Explain about the development of
rule base and decision making
system.
PART-C SHORT ANSWER
1 What is crisp set and give an
example?
2 List the properties of fuzzy relation Understand
operations.
3 Explain with an example of fuzzy
Cartesian product.
4 Explain the Basic Fuzzy set
operation with suitable Example.
5 Explain the Crips Relation with
suitable example.
6 Explain the various operations on
Crips relations.
7 Compare the fuzzy set and crisp
set?
8 List the types of fuzzy membership
functions.
9 Outline the membership model in
fuzzy system with an example.
10 What is union and intersection in
fuzzy operation?
11 Define Inference system and
explain its functions to solve the
problems.
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Remember — CO 3
Remember — CO 3
QUESTIONS
Remember — CO 3
This would require the CO 3
learner to recall the fuzzy
sets and then classify the
properties of fuzzy relation
operations.
Understand This would require the CO 3
learner to recall the
Cartesian product and then
explain fuzzy Cartesian
product with an example.
Understand This would require the CO 3
learner to recall the set
operation and then explain
the basic fuzzy set operation
with an example.
Remember — CO 3
Remember — CO 3
Understand This would require the CO 6
learner to recall the sets and
then explain the difference
between fuzzy and crisp
sets.
Remember — CO 3
Remember — CO 4
Remember — CO 3
Understand This would require the CO 3
learner to recall the problem
solving system. Then
explain the inference system
functions on solving the
problems.
12 Define and explain fuzzy rules with
examples.
13 Write the components of a fuzzy
logic system and explain.
14 Define the fuzzy approximation
reasoning.
15 Explain the steps involved in fuzzy
control system.
16 What is the purpose of knowledge
base module in fuzzy inference
system?
17 List some of the applications of
fuzzy control system.
18 Explain the fuzzy inference with
suitable example.
19 Write the limitations of fuzzy
inference system.
20 What are the rule based system
used to represent the fuzzy
information?
MODULE IV
HYBRID SYSTEMS
PART A- PROBLEM SOLVING AND CRITICAL THINKING QUESTIONS
1 state the force required to stabilize Understand This would require the
the ANFIS system using regression
techniques to solve the problem.
2 How to generate MATLAB
function from ANFIS GUI trained
model?
Remember — CO 4
Remember — CO 3
Remember — CO 6
Remember — CO 3
Remember — CO 3
Understand This would require the CO 3
learner to recall the fuzzy
system and then explain the
applications of fuzzy control
system.
Understand This would require the CO 3
learner to recall the fuzzy
system and then explain the
fuzzy inference system with
suitable example.
Understand This would require the CO 3
learner to recall the
inference system and then
explain the limitations of
fuzzy inference system.
Remember — CO 3
CO 4
learner to recall the ANFIS
system model and then
explain the ANFIS using
regression techniques to
solve the problem.
Understand This would require the CO 4
learner to recall the GUI
model and then outline the
creation of matlab function
from ANFIS GUI model.

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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).
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.
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Apply This would require the CO 5
learner to 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 CO 4
learner to 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 CO 4
learner to recall mamdani
fuzzy model. Then design
the ANFIS using
sum-product composition
and centroid defuzzification.
Apply This would require the CO 5
learner to recall the ANFIS
model. Then understand
the membership function
properties and show that
the different premise and
consequent parameters are
there in ANFIS model.
Understand This would require the CO 5
learner to recall the
adaptive system process and
then compare the CANFIS
and RBFN in adaptive
system learning.
Apply This would require the CO 5
learner to recall the neural
network concept, then
understand the adaptive
system and apply the
neuron functions for
adaptive system learning
process.
9 Design and explain in-detail about
the analysis of adaptive learning
capabilities.
10 Explain the advanced concepts of
neuro fuzzy modeling.
PART-B LONG ANSWER
1 Explain Architecture of Neuro Understand
Fuzzy system.
2 Write the Differences 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.
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Apply This would require the CO 4
learner to recall the
adaptive system then
understand the learning
rules for design the analysis
of adaptive learning
capabilities.
Understand This would require the CO 4
learner to recall the neuro
fuzzy system. Then explain
the advanced neuro fuzzy
modeling approaches and
algorithms.
QUESTIONS
This would require the CO 5
learner to recall the concept
of neural network and fuzzy
logic operation and then
explain the architecture of
neuro fuzzy system.
Remember —- CO 5
Understand This would require the CO 5
learner to recall the
inference system operation.
Then explain the ANFIS
operation on problem
solving.
Understand This would require the CO 5
learner to recall fuzzy and
neural network operation
and then outline the
CANFIS with RBFN and
MLP.
Understand This would require the CO 5
learner to recall the
operation of neuro function.
Then convert the T flip-flop
into SR flip-flop using
excitation tables and
characteristic tables.
6 Explain about 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 Demonstrate the reproduction
process in ANFIS model.
10 Explain RBFN in neuro-fuzzy
controller for solving the problem.
11 Explain Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy
Inference Systems for problem
solving.
12 Explain Neuro-Genetic hybrid
Systems.
13 Describe in detail about Evolving
Connectionist model.
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Understand This would require the CO 4
learner to recall ANFIS
operation. Then explain the
linear and non-linear rules
for ANFIS model with an
example.
Understand This would require the CO 5
learner to recall the ANFIS
operation. Then explain the
classification problem for
optimization of output rules
using ANFIS model with an
example.
Remember — CO 5
Understand This would require the CO 5
learner to recall the ANFIS
operation and understand
the reproduction process in
ANFIS model.
Understand This would require the CO 5
learner to recall the
neuro-fuzzy controller and
understand the RBFN in
neuro fuzzy controller for
problem solving.
Apply This would require the CO 5
learner to recall the problem
solving and then explain the
inference system with apply
the neuro fuzzy technique.
Understand This would require the CO 5
learner to recall the neural
network concept and then
explain the neuro-genetic
hybrid system.
Understand This would require the CO 5
learner to recall the
computing operation and
then explain the evolving
connectionist model.
14 Expplain the usages of neural
network operation in inference
system to process the input data
prediction.
15 Explain the hybrid learning
algorithm.
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.
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.
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Apply This would require the CO 4
learner to recall the
prediction process, then
understand the neural
network and apply the
inference operation to
optimize the input data.
Understand This would require the CO 4
learner to recall the learning
process and then explain the
hybrid learning algorithm.
Understand This would require the CO 5
learner to recall the
inference system operation
and then explain the
universal approximation in
inference system.
Apply This would require the CO 4
learner to recall the
approximation process, then
understand the non-linear
function and implement the
modeling of three-input
non-linear function to
approximate the solution.
Understand This would require the CO 4
learner to recall the online
identification process and
then explain the model of
online identification in
control system.
Apply This would require the CO 4
learner to recall the process
of learning methods, then
understand the
approximation solution and
apply the cross fertilize
ANFIS and RBFN.
Understand This would require the CO 4
learner to recall the input
data process in neural
network and then explain
its linear and non-linear
approximation.
 PART-C SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
1 What is the need for adaptive Remember —– CO 4
fuzzy system?
2 Write and explain applications of Understand This would require the CO 5
Neuro Fuzzy System. learner to recall concept of
neuro fuzzy system and
then explain applications of
neuro fuzzy system.
3 Define Neuro Fuzzy Networks. Remember —- CO 5
4 Differentiate between fuzzy Remember —- CO 5
preposition and crisp proposition.
5 Explain Architecture of Neuro Remember —- CO 5
Fuzzy system.
6 Describee in detail about Remember —- CO 4
neuro-fuzzy controller.
7 Draw and explain models of Neuro Understand This would require the CO 4
Fuzzy System. learner to recall the neural
and fuzzy concept operation
and draw the model of
neuro fuzzy system.
8 List down and the characteristics of Understand This would require the CO 5
fuzzy logic and neural network. learner to recall the fuzzy
logic and neural network
concepts and then explain
the characteristics of it.
9 Define CANFIS. Remember —- CO 4
10 Write the difference between Remember —- CO 4
ANFIS and CANFIS models.
11 List out the importance of the Understand This would require the CO 5
neuro-fuzzy controller for solving learner to recall the neuro
the problems. fuzzy operation and then
explain its controller
importance for problem
solving.
12 Explain Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Understand This would require the CO 4
Inference Systems. learner to recall the neuro
fuzzy operation and then
understand the ANFIS.

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13 Explain cross over process in
neuro-fuzzy system.
14 Explain in detail how to use
ANFIS as a classifier?
15 How to generate multiple output
for ANFIS?
16 What is the best prediction
analysis of learning rules using
Matlab script software for
Neuro-fuzzy and ANFIS?
17 Explain in detail How to train
ANFIS including linguistic inputs?
18 Descriibee the functiionality of
How to 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.
MODULE V
APPLICATIONS OF SOFT COMPUTING TECHNIQUES
PART A-PROBLEM SOLVING AND CRITICAL THINKING QUESTIONS)
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Understand This would require the CO 4
learner to recall the
operation of full subtractor
its truth table and
understand the Full
Subtractor using NAND
gates.
Understand This would require the CO 4
learner to recall the ANFIS
operation and understand
the use of ANFIS as a
classifier.
Remember —- CO 5
Understand This would require the CO 5
learner to recall the ANFIS
and neuro fuzzy operation
and understand the
prediction analysis of
learning rules using matlab
software.
Understand This would require the CO 5
learner to recall the ANFIS
operation and then
understand the train ANFIS
with linguistic inputs.
Understand This would require the CO 5
learner to recall the ANFIS
model and then explain the
editing the rules and
membership function using
ANFIS model.
Remember —– CO 5
Understand This would require the CO 5
learner to recall the concept
of neuro fuzzy and then
asynchronous latch and find
the differences between
them.
1 Explain printed character
recognition using nearest-neighbor
classification technique
2 Explain in detail about indirect
kinematics of a two joint planar
robot arm.
3 Explain the logic of applying
ANFIS to MPG prediction.
4 Explain in detail about
evolutionary computing.
5 Describe any three commercial
software used for soft computing
techniques.
6 How will you apply NN to
following speech applications
1. Net Talk
2. Phonic Typewriter
7 Describe the functionality of
applying NN to following image
processing applications about
recognition of handwritten digits
8 Explain applications of soft
computing techniques in MANET.
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Understand This would require the CO 6
learner to recall the
classification. Then explain
the character recognition
using nearest-neighbor
classification technique.
Understand This would require the CO 6
learner to recall the indirect
operation and then explain
with it kinematics of two
joint planar robot arm.
Understand This would require the CO 4
learner to recall the ANFIS
operation and then explain
the process of ANFIS to
MPG prediction.
Understand This would require the CO 1
learner to recall the
computing operations and
then explain the
evolutionary computing.
Understand —– CO 1
Understand This would require the CO 1
learner to recall the NN
concept. Then explain the
speech application of its.
Understand This would require the CO 1
learner to recall the NN and
then explain with it hand
written image recognition
characters.
Understand This would require the CO 1
learner to recall the
computing methods and
understand the applications
of soft computing
techniques in MANET.
9 Discuss briefly applications of soft
computing.
10 Discuss linear system and a
nonlinear system.
PART-B LONG ANSWER
1 Explain in detail about printed Understand
character recognition.
2 Demonstrate inverse kinematics
problems
3 Demonstrate automobile fuel
efficiency prediction
4 Explain input-output relation in
typical color recipe prediction
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
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Understand This would require the CO 1
learner to recall the
computing operations and
then understand the
applications of soft
computing.
Understand This would require the CO 1
learner to recall the types of
NN operations and then
understand the linear and
non-linear systems in neural
network.
QUESTIONS
This would require the CO 1
learner to 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.
Understand This would require the CO 6
learner to recall the basic
structure and operation of
shift register. Then can
explain the operation in
serial transfer mode also its
applications.
Understand This would require the CO 6
learner to recall the concept
of asynchronous counter and
mod counter. Then explain
the operation of binary
ripple counter.
Remember —- CO 5
Understand —- CO6
Understand —- CO 6
Understand — CO 1
8 Explain in detail the applications
of evolutionary computing in
computer vision
9 Explain the role of 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 software engineering research
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Understand This would require the CO 1
learner to 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 CO 1
learner to 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 6
Understand This would require the CO 6
learner to 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 CO 6
learner to 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.
Understand This would require the CO 6
learner to recall the logic
diagram and characteristic
table of D and T flip-flop.
and understand the
characteristic equation of D
and T flip-flop.
14 Explain components of the
Semantic Web (like the RDF,
Description Logics) can be covered
with a soft computing
15 Describe the application of soft
computing techniques that can be
helpful to obtain greater flexibility
in information retrival system
16 Describe the 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 Describe in detail about
evolutionary computing
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Understand This would require the CO 6
learner to 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.
Understand This would require the CO 6
learner to 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 CO 6
learner to 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 CO 6
learner to 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 CO 6
learner to 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.
19 Explain direct kinematics of a two Understand
This would require the CO 6
joint planar robort arm. learner to recall the concept
of universal shift register.
Then explain its operation
in different modes with the
help of truth table and logic
circuit.
20 Explain in detail about types of Understand This would require the CO 6
MLP’s. learner to recall the concept
of serial shift register. Then
explain how it can be
converted into a ring
counter and Johnson
counter.
PART-C SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
1 What is nearest-neighbor Remember —- CO 1
classification
2 Define is case based reasoning Remember —- CO1
3 Define printed character Remember —- CO 1
recognition
4 What to use to model inverse Remember —- CO 5
kinematics problems
5 What is forward kinematics Remember —- CO 5
equations
6 Define unreachable workspace Remember —- CO 1
7 Define automobile fuel efficiency Remember —- CO 5
prediction
8 What are the two problems of Remember —- CO 5
MPG predictions
9 What is data scarcity Remember —- CO 5
10 Define input space partitioning Remember — CO 1
11 What is ANFIS Remember — CO 4
12 What is computational intelligence Remember — CO 1
13 What is the practical application of Remember — CO 5
soft computing in paint industry
14 Define color recipe prediction. Understand This would require the CO 5
learner to 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.

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 15 List types of MLP’s Remember — CO 5
16 What is NNnorm Remember — CO 5
17 What is NNmod Remember — CO 5
18 What is role of soft computing Remember — CO 1
techniques in real world?
19 What is the purpose of semantic Remember — CO 1
web?
20 What is the role of soft computing Remember — CO 1
in mobile networks?

Course Coordinator: HOD IT

Ms. G.Lohitha

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