IGNOU MCS 081 SOLVED ASSIGNMENT

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MCS 081 (July 2026) - ENGLISH

Course Code : MCS-081
Course Title : Artificial Intelligence
Assignment Number : MSCAIML(I)/081/Assign/2026
Maximum Marks : 100
Weightage : 30%
Last Dates for Submission : 31st October, 2026 (for July 2026 Session)
Note: There are 13 questions in this assignment, carrying a total of 80 marks. The
remaining 20 marks are for viva-voce. Answer all the questions.

Q1: How does knowledge differ from intelligence? What do you understand by the term Artificial
Intelligence (AI)? List the various technologies and their corresponding illustrative solutions.
 (8 Marks)
Q2: What is the Turing Test? What is the criticism of the Turing Test? (4 Marks)
Q3: Find the minimum cost path for the 8-puzzle problem, where the start and goal state are given
 as follows: (5 Marks)
Q4: Draw a state space tree representation to solve the Tower of Hanoi problem. (Take the number
 of disks n= 4) (5 Marks)
Q5: Apply Alpha-Beta pruning algorithm on the following graph and find which node(s) are pruneQ6: Write WFF for the following statements: (5 Marks)
a) Every Person has Mother
b) There is a woman and she is mother of Siya
Q7: Let P(x) and Q(x) represent “x is a rational number” and “x is a real number,” respectively.
Symbolize the following sentences: (6 Marks)
(i) Every rational number is a real number.
(ii) (Some real numbers are rational numbers.
(iii)Not every real number is a rational number.
Q8: Explain the following rule-based systems with the help of an example: (8 Marks)
a) Forward chaining systems,
b) Backward chaining systems.
Q9: Explain the Dempster-Shafer theory with a suitable example. (8 Marks)
Q10: Using the following information, determine your choice between Action C (certain) or Action G
(gamble) based on expected monetary value. (6 Marks)
Action C (certain): receive Rs.50 for sure.
Action G (gamble): 80% chance of Rs.100 and 20% chance of complete loss.
Q11: Define an expert system. Discuss the components of a generic expert system shell. (8 Marks)
Q12: Define the following forms of learning in an agent. (6 Marks)
(i) Rote learning or memorization
(ii) Learning through instruction
(iii) Learning by analogy
(iv) Learning by induction
Q13: Write Python code to do statistical analysis (average, min, max, standard deviation) of your marks
 in 5 subjects (

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