Name of the University : Mahatma Gandhi University
Department : Information Technology
Degree : M.Tech
Subject Code/Name : MITNE 206.1/Soft Computing
Sem : II
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MGU Soft Computing Question Paper
M.TECH. Degree Examination :
Model Question
Second Semester :
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Branch: Information Technology
Specialization: Network Engineering
MITNE 206.1 Soft Computing : (Elective IV)
(Regular – 2011 Admission onwards)
Paper – I
Time: Three hours
Maximum: 100 Marks
1.a. Compare and contrast Human brain and Neural network (10 marks)
b. Explain in detail fuzzy set theory. (15 marks)
OR
2.a. Explain with example how to define a problem as a state space search (10 marks)
b. Write notes on fuzzy reasoning. (15 marks)
3.a. What are the limitations of Derivative-Free Optimization? (25 marks)
OR
4. a. Discuss in detail Genetic algorithms (10marks)
b. Explain Non linear least square problems (15 marks)
5. a. Explain the rule induction algorithm (25 marks)
OR
6. b. Write notes on model building methodology (15 marks)
c. Explain rule induction and fuzzy models. (10 marks)
7. a. What is learning from reinforcement? Explain with example. (15 marks)
b. What is temporal difference learning? Explain with example. (10 marks)
OR
8. a. Discus in detail the learning algorithm of back- propagation network (25 marks)
Paper – II
Time: Three hours
Maximum: 100 Marks
1. a. Discuss the following algorithm – Breadth first, Best first (10 marks)
b. Write notes on fuzzy reasoning. (15 marks)
OR
2. What are the different applications of Fuzzy logic concepts in Engineering problems (25 marks)
3. a. Explain Recursive Least Square Estimator (7 marks)
b. Mention some of the reasons to apply Derivative-Free Optimization. (8 marks)
c. Explain some applications of Derivative-Free Optimization. (10 marks)
OR
4. Prove that the preconditioned conjugate gradient method is not affected if the preconditioning matrix is scaled. In other words, for any nonzero constant ?, show that the sequence of steps x(0),x(1),….taken using the preconditioner ?M is identical to the steps taken using the preconditioner M. (25 marks)
5. a. What is fuzzy clustering concepts (25 marks)
OR
6. a. Write notes on crisp clustering concepts (10 marks)
b. Explain principles of cluster detection (15 marks)
7. a. Write notes on adaptive network architecture (10 marks)
b. Elaborate on Neuro-fuzzy Inference systems (15 marks)
OR
8. a. Using the Back-propagation training algorithm, find the new weights when illustrated in below figure is presented the input pattern [0.6.0.8.0] and the target output is 0.9 use learning rate alpha =0.3 and use binary sigmoid activation function. (25 marks)
Network Engineering
M.Tech. Degree Examination :
Model Question Paper – II : Second Semester
Branch : Information Technology
Specialization :
MITNE 206.3 : Optical Networks (Elective IV) (Regular – 2011 Admission onwards)
Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 Marks
1.a. Explain in detail architecture of telecommunication network. (15 marks)
b. Briefly describe the functions, service of the SONET layer (10 marks)
OR
2.a. Explain the elements of SONET/SDH infrastructure. (8 marks)
b. Mention the advantages and disadvantages of optical communication (8 marks)
c. Discuss in detail, SDM, TDM and WDM approaches in Optical Networks. (9 marks)
3. a. Draw the block diagram of the broadcast and select WDM network. (9 marks)
b. Explain the principle of operation of a semiconductor optical amplifier (SOA)? (9 marks)
c. Briefly explain Add/Drop Multiplexers. (7 marks)
OR
4. a Write short note on LTD and RWA problems. (9 marks)
b. Explain the function of Optical switches. (9 marks)
c. Distinguish between statistical dimensioning models and maximum load dimensioning models.
5. a. Explain the design criteria for optical safety. (15 marks)
b. Explain how protection is enabled in SONET / SDH IP networks (10 marks)
OR
6. a. Explain performance, fault and configuration management services offered by Layers with in optical layer. (15 marks)
b. Show the layered structure of fiber optic network, including the optical layer . (10 marks)
7. a. Define FTTC. Why do cable network operators are interested in new architecture(such as FTTC, FTTH). (9 marks)
b. Explain Optical TDM. (9 marks)
c. Write short note on Enhanced HFC. (7 marks)
OR
8. a. How does access network provide broadband access from the customer’s premises to the edge. (9 marks)
b. Explain the elements of optical access network architecture? (9 marks)
c. Why a CATV system is called HFC?.