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Q.1 (a) Explain Turing Test.

The Turing Test, proposed by Alan Turing in 1950, is a test to determine whether a machine can exhibit
human-like intelligence. The test involves three participants:

1. A human interrogator.
2. A human respondent.
3. A machine.

The interrogator communicates with the machine and the human via a computer interface and cannot
see or hear them. If the interrogator is unable to consistently distinguish the machine from the human
based on their responses, the machine is said to have passed the Turing Test.

Significance: The Turing Test is an important benchmark in evaluating artificial intelligence's ability to
mimic human reasoning and behavior.

Q.1 (b) What is a production system? Discuss the components of a production

system.

A production system in AI refers to a system that uses a set of rules (productions) to manipulate and
transform data into desired outputs.

Components:

1. Rules (Production Rules): Consist of conditions and actions, often represented as "IF-THEN"
statements.
Example: IF it is raining, THEN take an umbrella.
2. Working Memory: Contains facts or data used by the rules to infer new information.
3. Control System: Decides which rule to apply when multiple rules are triggered.

Applications: Expert systems, decision-making processes, and problem-solving.

Q.1 (c) What is artificial intelligence? Explain applications of AI.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially
computer systems. It involves learning (acquiring data and rules), reasoning (applying rules), and self-

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correction.
Applications of AI:

1. Healthcare: Diagnosis, robotic surgery, and personalized medicine.

2. Finance: Fraud detection, algorithmic trading.
3. Manufacturing: Predictive maintenance, quality control.
4. Transportation: Autonomous vehicles, traffic management.
5. Natural Language Processing (NLP): Language translation, virtual assistants like Siri and Alexa.

Q.2 (a) Write an algorithm for the breadth-first search.

Algorithm: Breadth-First Search (BFS)

1. Start by adding the root node to the queue.

2. Repeat until the queue is empty:
Dequeue the front node from the queue.
Process the dequeued node.
Enqueue all unvisited adjacent nodes.

Q.2 (b) Why hill climbing is better than generate and test? Write the algorithm for
simple hill climbing.

Hill climbing is better than the generate and test approach because it incrementally improves the
solution by exploring neighboring states and focusing on optimization, whereas generate and test relies
on randomly generating solutions.

Algorithm for Simple Hill Climbing:

1. Start with an initial state.

2. Evaluate the neighbors of the current state.
3. Move to the neighbor with the best improvement.
4. Repeat until no improvement is possible.

Q.2 (c) Explain the state space search with the use of the 8 Puzzle Problem.

State Space Search:

A state space consists of all possible states of a problem.

In the 8 Puzzle Problem, the goal is to arrange the tiles in a specific order by sliding one tile at a
time.

Components:

1. Initial State: The starting arrangement of the puzzle.

2. Goal State: The desired arrangement.
3. Operators: Moving tiles up, down, left, or right.

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Explain AI Problem Characteristics:

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 Well-defined problems: Clear objectives, like chess.
Ill-defined problems: Ambiguous goals, like creative design.
State Representation: Each state captures the configuration of the problem.

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Q.3 (a) What is heuristic search? Discuss with an example.

Heuristic Search is an AI technique used to find solutions by employing domain-specific knowledge to

reduce the search space. A heuristic is a rule of thumb or educated guess that guides the search
process to find solutions faster than uninformed methods.

Example:

A Algorithm*: Combines the actual cost to reach a node (g(n)) and the estimated cost to the goal
(h(n)), where f(n) = g(n) + h(n).
If solving a maze, the heuristic might be the straight-line distance (Euclidean distance) to the goal.

Advantages:

Reduces time complexity.

Focuses on promising paths.

Q.3 (b) Explain Problem Reduction using “AND-OR” Graph.

Problem Reduction involves breaking a problem into subproblems using an AND-OR Graph, where:

AND nodes: All child subproblems must be solved to solve the parent problem.
OR nodes: Solving any one child subproblem solves the parent.

Steps:

1. Start with the root node (problem to solve).

2. Expand into subproblems using AND-OR structure.
3. Solve subproblems recursively.

Example: In planning a trip:

Main goal: Reach the destination (OR node: via train or bus).
Subtasks: Booking tickets (AND node: Check schedule + Make payment).

Q.3 (c) What do you mean by constraint satisfaction problems? Explain constraint
propagation algorithm with a suitable example.

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A Constraint Satisfaction Problem (CSP) involves finding a solution to a problem subject to constraints.
Each solution must satisfy:

1. Variables.
2. Domains (possible values for variables).
3. Constraints (restrictions on variable values).

Example: Sudoku puzzle.

Variables: Each cell.

Domain: Numbers 1-9.
Constraints: No repetition in rows, columns, and blocks.

Constraint Propagation Algorithm:

1. Start by assigning possible values to variables.

2. Propagate constraints to eliminate inconsistent values.
3. Continue until a unique value remains or a solution is found.

Example: In Sudoku, if a row already contains 1, remove 1 as a possible value for other cells in the row.

Q.3 (Alternate)

(a) Differentiate procedural and declarative knowledge.

Aspect Procedural Knowledge Declarative Knowledge

Definition Knowledge of "how to do something." Knowledge of "what something is."

Example Driving a car. Knowing traffic rules.
Representation Rules, sequences. Facts, statements.
Usage Task execution. Knowledge reasoning.

(b) Write a short note on non-monotonic reasoning.

Non-monotonic reasoning involves drawing conclusions that can be retracted when new information
becomes available. Unlike monotonic reasoning, where adding information does not invalidate
conclusions, non-monotonic reasoning adapts to changes.
Example:

Initial Conclusion: "Birds can fly."

New Information: "Penguins are birds that cannot fly."
Revised Conclusion: "Penguins cannot fly, but most birds can."

(c) Write and explain the algorithm for resolution in propositional logic with a suitable example.
Resolution Algorithm:

1. Convert all statements into Conjunctive Normal Form (CNF).

2. Negate the goal and add it to the knowledge base.
3. Apply the resolution rule: Combine clauses with complementary literals to infer new clauses.
4. Repeat until:
A contradiction is found (proof of goal).
No new clauses can be generated (goal is not provable).
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Example:

Premises:
P ∨Q
¬P ∨ R
¬R
Resolution:
1. Combine ¬P ∨ R and ¬R to get ¬P .
2. Combine P ∨ Q and ¬P to get Q.

Q.4 (a) Explain forward and backward reasoning.

Forward Reasoning:

Starts with known facts and applies inference rules to derive new facts until the goal is reached.
Example: Diagnosing a disease based on symptoms.

Backward Reasoning:

Starts with the goal and works backward to verify if the known facts support the goal.
Example: Proving a theorem by assuming the result is true and finding supporting facts.

Q.4 (b) Demonstrate the use of Repeat Predicate in Prolog with an example.

The Repeat Predicate in Prolog is used to repeat goals until they succeed or meet a stopping condition.
Example:

prolog

repeat.
write('Enter a number: '), read(X), X == 5.

Here, Prolog will keep asking for input until the user enters 5.

Q.4 (c) Explain the various methods of knowledge representation with suitable
examples.

1. Logical Representation:
Uses propositional and predicate logic.
Example: Human(Socrates) ⇒ M ortal(Socrates).
2. Semantic Networks:
Uses a graph structure of nodes and edges.
Example: "Dog is a mammal, mammal is an animal."
3. Frames:
Data structure for representing stereotypical situations.
Example: A "classroom" frame includes chairs, desks, and students.
4. Production Rules:
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 IF-THEN rules for decision-making.
Example: IF it rains THEN carry an umbrella.

Q.5 (a) Explain Probability and Bayes' Theorem.

Bayes' Theorem is a mathematical formula used to calculate conditional probabilities:

P (B∣A) ⋅ P (A)
P (A∣B) =
P (B)
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Example: In medical diagnosis, it calculates the probability of having a disease given a positive test
result.

Applications:

Spam filtering.
Predictive modeling.

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Q.5 (b) Explain the components of the planning system.

A planning system in artificial intelligence automates the decision-making process to achieve a specific
goal by identifying a sequence of actions. The key components are:

1. States: Represent different stages or configurations of the system.

Example: Locations of a robot in a warehouse.
2. Actions: Operations that transition the system from one state to another.
Example: "Move forward" or "Pick up item."
3. Goals: Desired end states to be achieved.
Example: "Deliver the package to location X."
4. Operators: Define the rules for transitioning between states.
Example: Preconditions and effects for "Pick up" (Precondition: object exists; Effect: object is
held).
5. Planner: Uses algorithms to search for a sequence of actions that leads to the goal.
Example: Breadth-first search, heuristic planning.
6. Constraints: Restrictions on actions or states.
Example: Limited battery for a robot or a no-go zone.

Q.5 (c) Explain the MiniMax search procedure for Game Playing. Also explain alpha
and beta cut-offs to improve the performance of MiniMax procedure.
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MiniMax Algorithm

The MiniMax algorithm is used in decision-making for two-player games like chess and tic-tac-toe. It
assumes:

1. One player is the maximizer (tries to maximize the score).

2. The other is the minimizer (tries to minimize the score).

Steps:

1. Generate the game tree up to a certain depth.

2. Assign heuristic values to the leaf nodes (e.g., based on board evaluation in chess).
3. Propagate these values back up the tree:
Maximizer selects the maximum value at its nodes.
Minimizer selects the minimum value at its nodes.

Example: In a tic-tac-toe game:

Maximizer aims to win (+10), Minimizer tries to block (-10), and a draw is 0.

Alpha-Beta Pruning

Alpha-beta pruning optimizes the MiniMax algorithm by reducing the number of nodes evaluated:

Alpha: Best score achievable by the maximizer so far.

Beta: Best score achievable by the minimizer so far.

How it works:

1. While traversing nodes, if a branch cannot affect the outcome of the current decision, it is pruned
(skipped).
2. This reduces the search space, improving efficiency.

Q.5 (Alternate Q5)

(a) Explain supervised and unsupervised learning.

1. Supervised Learning:
Learning with labeled data.
Algorithm learns the mapping between input and output.
Example: Predicting house prices based on features like size and location.
2. Unsupervised Learning:
Learning with unlabeled data.
Algorithm identifies patterns or clusters in the data.
Example: Customer segmentation in marketing.

(b) Explain the basic operators in genetic algorithms.

Genetic algorithms (GAs) are inspired by natural evolution. Key operators are:

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 1. Selection:
Chooses the fittest individuals for reproduction.
Example: Roulette wheel selection.
2. Crossover:
Combines two parent solutions to create offspring.
Example: In a binary string, swap substrings.
3. Mutation:
Randomly alters genes in an individual to maintain diversity.
Example: Flipping a binary bit.
4. Fitness Function:
Evaluates the quality of a solution.
Example: Maximize profit or minimize cost.

(c) Write the following Prolog programs:

1. To find the factorial of a given number:

prolog

factorial(0, 1). % Base case

factorial(N, F) :-
N > 0,
N1 is N - 1,
factorial(N1, F1),
F is N * F1.

Example:

Query: `factorial(5, F).`

Output: `F = 120.`

2. To find the nᵗʰ element of a given list:

prolog

nth_element(1, [H|_], H). % Base case: first element is the head

nth_element(N, [_|T], X) :-
N > 1,
N1 is N - 1,
nth_element(N1, T, X).

Example:

Query: `nth_element(3, [a, b, c, d], X).`

Output: `X = c.`

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