390+ Soft Computing and Optimization Algorithms Solved MCQs

301.

What are the applications of Fuzzy Inference Systems?

A. Wireless services, heat control and printers
B. Restrict power usage, telephone lines and sort data
C. Simulink, boiler and CD recording
D. Automatic control, decision analysis and data classification
Answer» D. Automatic control, decision analysis and data classification
302.

Which of the following is not true regarding the principles of fuzzy logic ?

A. Fuzzy logic follows the principle of Aristotle and
B. Japan is currently the most active users of fuzzy logic
C. Fuzzy logic is a concept of 'certain degree'
D. Boolean logic is a subset of fuzzy logic
Answer» A. Fuzzy logic follows the principle of Aristotle and
303.

Suppose, a fuzzy set Young is defined as follows Young = (10, 0.5), (20, 0.8), (30, 0.8), (40, 0.5), (50, 0.3) Then the crisp value of Young using MoM method is

A. 20
B. 25
C. 30
D. 35
Answer» B. 25
304.

What Is Fuzzy Inference Systems?

A. The process of formulating the mapping from a given input to an output using fuzzy
B. The process of formulating the mapping from a given input to an output using fuzzy
C. Having a larger output than the input
D. Having a smaller output than the input
Answer» A. The process of formulating the mapping from a given input to an output using fuzzy
305.

Mamdani's Fuzzy Inference Method Was Designed To Attempt What?

A. Control any two combinations of any two products by synthesising a set of linguistic control rules obtained from experienced human operations.
B. Control a television and remote combination by synthesising a set of linguistic control rules obtained from experienced human operations.
C. Control a steam engine and a boiler combination by synthesising a set of linguistic control rules obtained from experienced human operations
D. Control a air craft and feul level combination by synthesising a set of linguistic control rules obtained from experienced human operations
Answer» C. Control a steam engine and a boiler combination by synthesising a set of linguistic control rules obtained from experienced human operations
306.

R=(AXB)U(ÃXY) is

A. Zadeh's Max Product rule for If x is A then y is B else y is C
B. Zadeh's Max Min rule for If x is A then y is B
C. Zadeh's Max Product rule for If x is A then y is B else y is C
D. Zadeh's Max Min rule for If x is A then y is B
Answer» D. Zadeh's Max Min rule for If x is A then y is B
307.

Sequence of steps in EA

A. initialization-> selection- >mutation- >crossover- >termination
B. initialization-> selection- >crossover- >termination
C. initialization-> selection->crossover- >mutation- >termination
D. None of these
Answer» C. initialization-> selection->crossover- >mutation- >termination
308.

How many genes will be in the alphabet of the algorithm?

A. n*(n-1)/2
B. n*(n+1)/2
C. n*(n-2)/2
D. n*(n+2)/2
Answer» A. n*(n-1)/2
309.

Which of the following is not true for Genetic algorithms?

A. It is a probabilistic search algorithm
B. It is guaranteed to give global optimum solutions
C. If an optimization problem has more than one solution, then it will return all the solutions
D. It is an iterative process suitable for parallel programming
Answer» B. It is guaranteed to give global optimum solutions
310.

Which one of the following is not necessarily be considered as GA parameters?

A. the population size.
B. the obtainable accuracy
C. the mutation probability
D. the average fitness score
Answer» D. the average fitness score
311.

Which of the following optimization problem(s) can be better solved with Order GA?

A. 0-1 Knapsack problem
B. Travelling salesman problem
C. Job shop scheduling problem
D. Optimal binary search tree construction problem
Answer» B. Travelling salesman problem
312.

If crossover between chromosomes in search space does not produce significantly different offspring, what does it imply? (if offspring consist of one half of each parent)
(i) The crossover operation is not successful.
(ii) Solution is about to be reached.
(iii) Diversity is so poor that the parents involved in the crossover operation are similar.
(iv) The search space of the problem is not ideal for GAs to operate

A. ii, iii & iv only
B. ii, iii only
C. i, iii & iv only
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» B. ii, iii only
313.

In Rank‐based selection scheme, which of the following is not correct

A. The % area to be occupied by an individual , is given by average of sumation of elements
B. Two or more individuals with the same fitness values should have the same rank.
C. Individuals are arranged in a descending order of their fitness values.
D. The proportionate based selection scheme is followed based on the assigned rank.
Answer» C. Individuals are arranged in a descending order of their fitness values.
314.

Real Coded GA flow is-

A. Random mutation- Polynomial mutation
B. Polynomial mutation-Random mutation
C. Flipping-Random mutation- Polynomial mutation
D. None
Answer» A. Random mutation- Polynomial mutation
315.

Breeding in GA flow is-

A. Create a mating pool- Select a pair- Reproduce
B. Select a pair-Create a mating pool- Reproduce
C. Reproduce-Create a mating pool- Select a pair
D. None
Answer» A. Create a mating pool- Select a pair- Reproduce
316.

Binary Coded GA flow is-

A. Flipping- Interchanging- Reversing
B. Reversing- Flipping- Interchanging-
C. Interchanging- Reversing-Flipping
D. None
Answer» A. Flipping- Interchanging- Reversing
317.

Which of the following comparison is true?

A. In the event of restricted accessto information, GAs win out in that they require much
B. Under any circumstances, GAs always outperform other algorithms.
C. The qualities of solutions offered by GAs for any problems are always better than
D. GAs could be applied to any problem, whereas certain algorithms are applicable to
Answer» A. In the event of restricted accessto information, GAs win out in that they require much
318.

Premature convergence of PSO is

A. Once PSO traps in global optimum, it is dificult to jump out of global optimum
B. Once PSO traps in local optimum, it is dificult to jump out of local optimum
C. Once PSO traps in local optimum, it is dificult to jump out of global optimum
D. Once PSO traps in global optimum, it is dificult to jump out of local optimum
Answer» B. Once PSO traps in local optimum, it is dificult to jump out of local optimum
319.

Takugi-Sugeno approach to FLC design is computationally more expensive compared to Mamdani approach because

A. Mamdani approach considers a less number of rules in fuzzy rule base
B. Searching a rule in Mamdani approach is simple and hence less time consuming
C. Takagi-Sugeno approach consider a large number of rules in fuzzy rule base
D. Computation of each rule in Takagi-Sugeno approach is more time consuming
Answer» D. Computation of each rule in Takagi-Sugeno approach is more time consuming
320.

When we say that the boundary is crisp

A. Distinguish two regio
B. Cannot Distinguis
C. Collection of ordere
D. None of these
Answer» A. Distinguish two regio
321.

Core of soft computing is

A. Fuzzy computing,neu
B. Fuzzy network an
C. Neural Science
D. Genetic Science
Answer» A. Fuzzy computing,neu
322.

Fuzzy Computing

A. mimics human behav
B. deals with inpreci
C. exact information
D. both a and b
Answer» D. both a and b
323.

Hard computing is also called as

A. evolutionary comput
B. conventional com
C. non conventional co
D. probablistic computing
Answer» B. conventional com
324.

Neural network computing

A. mimics human behav
B. information proce
C. both a and b
D. none of the above
Answer» C. both a and b
325.

How does blind search differ from optimization

A. Blind search represe
B. Blind search usua
C. Blind search cannot
D. none of these
Answer» B. Blind search usua
326.

In modeling,an optimal solution is understood to be

A. a solution that can o
B. a solution found i
C. a solution that is th
D. a solution that require
Answer» C. a solution that is th
327.

When is a complete enumeration of solution used?

A. When a solution that
B. When there is en
C. When the modeler
D. When there are an infi
Answer» B. When there is en
328.

All of the follwing are true about heuristics EXCEPT

A. heuristics are used w
B. heuristics are use
C. heuristics are used
D. heuristics are rules of
Answer» C. heuristics are used
329.

Genetic algorithm belong to the family of method in the

A. artifical intelligence a
B. optimization area
C. complete enumerat
D. Non computer based i
Answer» A. artifical intelligence a
330.

What does the 0 membership value means in the set

A. the object is fully insi
B. the object is not i
C. the object is partiall
D. none of the above
Answer» B. the object is not i
331.

The union of two fuzzy sets is the of each element from two sets

A. maximum
B. minimum
C. equal to
D. not equal to
Answer» A. maximum
332.

The process of fuzzy interference system involes

A. membership function
B. fuzzy logic operat
C. if-then rules
D. all the above
Answer» D. all the above
333.

What does a fuzzifier do

A. coverts crisp input to
B. coverts crisp oupu
C. coverts fuzzy input
D. coverts fuzzy output to
Answer» A. coverts crisp input to
334.

Which of the folloowing is not defuzzifier method

A. centroid of area
B. mean of maximu
C. largest of maximum
D. hypotenuse of triangle
Answer» D. hypotenuse of triangle
335.

A Fuzzy rule can have

A. multiple part of ante
B. only single part of
C. multiple part of ant
D. only single part of ante
Answer» C. multiple part of ant
336.

The intersection of two fuzzy sets is the of each element from two sets

A. maximum
B. minimum
C. equal to
D. not equal to
Answer» B. minimum
337.

A={1/a,0.3/b,0.2/c,0.8/d,0/e} B={0.6/a,0.9/b,0.1/c,0.3/d,0.2/e} What will be the co

A. m{0/a,0.7/b,0.8/c,0.2/
B. {0/a,0.9/b,0.7/c,0
C. {0.8/a,0.7/b,0.8/c,0
D. {0/a,0.7/b,0.8/c,0.9/d,
Answer» A. m{0/a,0.7/b,0.8/c,0.2/
338.

A={1/a,0.3/b,0.2/c,0.8/d,0/e} B={0.6/a,0.9/b,0.1/c,0.3/d,0.2/e} What will be the uni

A. {1/a,0.9/b,0.1/c,0.5/
B. {0.8/a,0.9/b,0.2/c
C. {1/a,0.9/b,0.2/c,0.8
D. {1/a,0.9/b,0.2/c,0.8/d,
Answer» C. {1/a,0.9/b,0.2/c,0.8
339.

A={1/a,0.3/b,0.2/c,0.8/d,0/e} B={0.6/a,0.9/b,0.1/c,0.3/d,0.2/e} What will be the inte

A. {0.6/a,0.3/b,0.1/c,0.3
B. {0.6/a,0.8/b,0.1/c
C. {0.6/a,0.3/b,0.1/c,0
D. {0.6/a,0.3/b,0.2/c,0.3/
Answer» A. {0.6/a,0.3/b,0.1/c,0.3
340.

Fuzzy logic deals with which of the following

A. fuzzy set
B. fuzzy algebra
C. both a and b
D. none of the above
Answer» C. both a and b
341.

which of the following is a sequence of steps taken in designning a fuzy logic machine

A. fuzzification->Rule Ev
B. deffuzification->r
C. rule evaluation->fuz
D. rule evaluation->defuz
Answer» A. fuzzification->Rule Ev
342.

All of the follwing are suitable problem for genetic algorithm EXCEPT

A. pattern recognization
B. simulation of biol
C. simple optimization
D. dynamic process contr
Answer» C. simple optimization
343.

Tabu search is an example of ?

A. heuristic
B. Evolutionary algo
C. ACO
D. PSO
Answer» A. heuristic
344.

Genetic algorithms are example of

A. heuristic
B. Evolutionary algo
C. ACO
D. PSO
Answer» B. Evolutionary algo
345.

mutation is applied on candidates.

A. one
B. two
C. more than two
D. noneof these
Answer» A. one
346.

recombination is applied on candidates.

A. one
B. two
C. more than two
D. noneof these
Answer» B. two
347.

LCS belongs to based methods?

A. rule based learning
B. genetic learning
C. both a and b
D. noneof these
Answer» A. rule based learning
348.

Survival is approach.

A. deteministic
B. non deterministic
C. semi deterministic
D. noneof these
Answer» A. deteministic
349.

Evolutionary algorithms are a based approach

A. heuristic
B. metaheuristic
C. both a and b
D. noneof these
Answer» A. heuristic
350.

Chromosomes are actually ?

A. line representation
B. String representa
C. Circular representat
D. all of these
Answer» B. String representa
351.

Evolution Strategies is developed with

A. selection
B. mutation
C. a population of size
D. all of these
Answer» D. all of these
352.

Evolution Strategies typically uses

A. real-valued vector re
B. vector representa
C. time based represe
D. none of these
Answer» A. real-valued vector re
353.

Elements of ES are/is

A. Parent population siz
B. Survival populatio
C. both a and b
D. none of these
Answer» C. both a and b
354.

What are different types of crossover

A. discrete and interme
B. discrete and conti
C. continuous and inte
D. none of these
Answer» A. discrete and interme
355.

Determining the duration of the simulation occurs before the model is validated and te

A. TRUE
B. FALSE
Answer» B. FALSE
356.

cannot easily be transferred from one problem domain to another

A. optimal solution
B. analytical solution
C. simulation solutuon
D. none of these
Answer» C. simulation solutuon
357.

Discrete events and agent-based models are usuallly used for .

A. middle or low level o
B. high level of abstr
C. very high level of ab
D. none of these
Answer» A. middle or low level o
358.

doesnot usually allow decision makers to see how a solution to a en

A. Simulation ,Complex
B. Simulation,Easy p
C. Genetics,Complex p
D. Genetics,Easy problem
Answer» A. Simulation ,Complex
359.

EC stands for?

A. Evolutionary Comput
B. Evolutionary com
C. Electronic computa
D. noneof these
Answer» A. Evolutionary Comput
360.

GA stands for

A. genetic algorithm
B. genetic asssuranc
C. genese alforithm
D. noneof these
Answer» A. genetic algorithm
361.

LCS stands for

A. learning classes syste
B. learning classifier
C. learned class syste
D. mnoneof these
Answer» B. learning classifier
362.

GBML stands for

A. Genese based Machi
B. Genes based mob
C. Genetic bsed machi
D. noneof these
Answer» C. Genetic bsed machi
363.

EV is dominantly used for solving .

A. optimization problem
B. NP problem
C. simple problems
D. noneof these
Answer» A. optimization problem
364.

Basic elements of EA are ?

A. Parent Selection methods
B. Survival Selection methods
C. both a and b
D. noneof these
Answer» C. both a and b
365.

There are also other operators, more linguistic in nature, called                      that can be applied to fuzzy set theory.

A. Hedges
B. Lingual Variable
C. Fuzz Variable
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» A. Hedges
366.

A fuzzy set has a membership function whose membership values are strictly monotonically increasing or strictly monotonically decreasing or strictly monotonically increasing than strictly monotonically decreasing with increasing values for elements in the universe

A. convex fuzzy set
B. concave fuzzy set
C. Non concave Fuzzy set
D. Non Convex Fuzzy set
Answer» A. convex fuzzy set
367.

Which of the following neural networks uses supervised learning? (A) Multilayer perceptron (B) Self organizing feature map (C) Hopfield network

A. (A) only
B. (B) only
C. (A) and (B) only
D. (A) and (C) only
Answer» A. (A) only
368.

What is the feature of ANNs due to which they can deal with noisy, fuzzy, inconsistent data?

A. associative nature of networks
B. distributive nature of networks
C. both associative & distributive
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» C. both associative & distributive
369.

Feature of ANN in which ANN creates its own organization or representation of information it receives during learning time is

A. Adaptive Learning
B. Self Organization
C. What-If Analysis
D. Supervised Learning
Answer» B. Self Organization
370.

For what purpose Feedback neural networks are primarily used?

A. classification
B. feature mapping
C. pattern mapping
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» D. none of the mentioned
371.

Operations in the neural networks can perform what kind of operations?

A. serial
B. parallel
C. serial or parallel
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» C. serial or parallel
372.

The values of the set membership is represented by                        

A. Discrete Set
B. Degree of truth
C. Probabilities
D. Both Degree of truth & Probabilities
Answer» B. Degree of truth
373.

Given U = {1,2,3,4,5,6,7} A = {(3, 0.7), (5, 1), (6, 0.8)} then A will be: (where ~ → complement)

A. {(4, 0.7), (2,1), (1,0.8)
B. {(4, 0.3.): (5, 0), (6
C. {(l, 1), (2, 1), (3, 0.3)
D. {(3, 0.3), (6.0.2)}
Answer» C. {(l, 1), (2, 1), (3, 0.3)
374.

If A and B are two fuzzy sets with membership functions μA(x) = {0.6, 0.5, 0.1, 0.7, 0.8} μB(x) = {0.9, 0.2, 0.6, 0.8, 0.5} Then the value of μ(A∪B)’(x) will be

A. {0.9, 0.5, 0.6, 0.8, 0.8
B. {0.6, 0.2, 0.1, 0.7,
C. {0.1, 0.5, 0.4, 0.2, 0.
D. {0.1, 0.5, 0.4, 0.2, 0.3}
Answer» C. {0.1, 0.5, 0.4, 0.2, 0.
375.

Compute the value of adding the following two fuzzy integers: A = {(0.3,1), (0.6,2), (1,3), (0.7,4), (0.2,5)} B = {(0.5,11), (1,12), (0.5,13)} Where fuzzy addition is defined as μA+B(z) = maxx+y=z (min(μA(x), μB(x))) Then, f(A+B) is equal to

A. {(0.5,12), (0.6,13), (1,
B. {(0.5,12), (0.6,13),
C. {(0.3,12), (0.5,13), (
D. {(0.3,12), (0.5,13), (0.6
Answer» D. {(0.3,12), (0.5,13), (0.6
376.

Consider a fuzzy set A defined on the interval X = [0, 10] of integers by the membership Junction μA(x) = x / (x+2) Then the α cut corresponding to α = 0.5 will be

A. {0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
B. {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,
C. {2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,
D. None of the above
Answer» C. {2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,
377.

The fuzzy proposition "IF X is E then Y is F" is a

A. conditional unqualifi
B. unconditional unq
C. conditional qualifie
D. unconditional qualified
Answer» A. conditional unqualifi
378.

Choose the correct statement 1. A fuzzy set is a crisp set but the reverse is not true 2. If A,B and C are three fuzzy sets defined over the same universe of discourse such that A ≤ B and B ≤ C and A ≤ C 3. Membership function defines the fuzziness in a fuzzy set irrespecive of the elements in the set, which are discrete or continuous

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3
C. 1,2 and 3
D. None of these
Answer» B. 2 and 3
379.

An equivalence between Fuzzy vs Probability to that of Prediction vs Forecasting is

A. Fuzzy ≈ Prediction
B. Fuzzy ≈ Forecastin
C. Probability ≈ Foreca
D. None of these
Answer» B. Fuzzy ≈ Forecastin
380.

Both fuzzy logic and artificial neural network are soft computing techniques because

A. Both gives precise an
B. ANN gives accura
C. In each, no precise
D. Fuzzy gives exact resul
Answer» C. In each, no precise
381.

IF x is A and y is B then z=c (c is constant), is

A. rule in zero order FIS
B. rule in first order FIS
C. both a and b
D. neither a nor b
Answer» A. rule in zero order FIS
382.

A fuzzy set wherein no membership function has its value equal to 1 is called

A. normal fuzzy set
B. subnormal fuzzy set.
C. convex fuzzy set
D. concave fuzzy set
Answer» B. subnormal fuzzy set.
383.

What Is Another Name For Fuzzy Inference Systems?

A. Fuzzy Expert system
B. Fuzzy Modelling
C. Fuzzy Logic Controller
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
384.

In Evolutionary programming, survival selection is

A. Probabilistic selection (μ+μ) selection
B. (μ, λ)- selection based on the children only (μ+λ)- selection based on both the set of parent and children
C. Children replace the parent
D. All the mentioned
Answer» A. Probabilistic selection (μ+μ) selection
385.

In Evolutionary strategy, survival selection is

A. Probabilistic selection (μ+μ) selection
B. (μ, λ)- selection based on the children only (μ+λ)- selection based on both the set of parent and children
C. Children replace the parent
D. All the mentioned
Answer» B. (μ, λ)- selection based on the children only (μ+λ)- selection based on both the set of parent and children
386.

What are normally the two best measurement units for an evolutionary algorithm? 1. Number of evaluations 2. Elapsed time 3. CPU Time 4. Number of generations

A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 3
C. 3 and 4
D. 1 and 4
Answer» D. 1 and 4
387.

Evolutionary Strategies (ES)

A. (µ,λ): Select survivors among parents and offspring
B. (µ+λ): Select survivors among parents and offspring
C. (µ-λ): Select survivors among offspring only
D. (µ:λ): Select survivors among offspring only
Answer» B. (µ+λ): Select survivors among parents and offspring
388.

In Evolutionary programming,

A. Individuals are represented by real- valued vector
B. Individual solution is represented as a Finite State Machine
C. Individuals are represented as binary string
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» B. Individual solution is represented as a Finite State Machine
389.

In Evolutionary Strategy,

A. Individuals are represented by real- valued vector
B. Individual solution is represented as a Finite State Machine
C. Individuals are represented as binary string
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» A. Individuals are represented by real- valued vector
390.

(1+1) ES

A. offspring becomes parent if offspring's fitness is as good as parent of next generation
B. offspring become parent by default
C. offspring never becomes parent
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» A. offspring becomes parent if offspring's fitness is as good as parent of next generation
391.

(1+λ) ES

A. λ mutants can be generated from one parent
B. one mutant is generated
C. 2λ mutants can be generated
D. no mutants are generated
Answer» A. λ mutants can be generated from one parent
392.

Termination condition for EA

A. mazimally allowed CPU time is elapsed
B. total number of fitness evaluations reaches a given limit
C. population diveristy drops under a given threshold
D. All the mentioned
Answer» D. All the mentioned
393.

Which of the following operator is simplest selection operator?

A. Random selection
B. Proportional selection
C. tournament selection
D. none
Answer» A. Random selection
394.

(1+1) ES

A. Operates on population size of two
B. operates on populantion size of one
C. operates on populantion size of zero
D. operates on populantion size of λ
Answer» A. Operates on population size of two
395.

Which of these emphasize of development of behavioral models?

A. Evolutionary programming
B. Genetic programming
C. Genetic algorithm
D. All the mentioned
Answer» A. Evolutionary programming
396.

Which selection strategy works with negative fitness value?

A. Roulette wheel selection
B. Stochastic universal sampling
C. tournament selection
D. Rank selection
Answer» D. Rank selection
Tags
Question and answers in Soft Computing and Optimization Algorithms, Soft Computing and Optimization Algorithms multiple choice questions and answers, Soft Computing and Optimization Algorithms Important MCQs, Solved MCQs for Soft Computing and Optimization Algorithms, Soft Computing and Optimization Algorithms MCQs with answers PDF download