K.
J Somaiya Institute Technology Sion Mumbai
Department of AI&DS
Assignment No:-2
Course Code: - AIC404
Class: SY
Course Name: AI Algorithms & Ethics Sem- IV
DOP:-1/3/2026 DOS:-1/4/2026
Q. No. Questions Marks CO BT
Level
1 How are intelligent systems categorized based on their 5 1 R
capabilities? Critically analyse the differences with relevant
examples.
2 Explain the core components of an AI program and evaluate their 5 1 R
interdependencies in building intelligent solutions.
3 Discuss the multidisciplinary foundations of AI and their 10 1 U
collective impact on shaping modern AI technologies.
4 Define the concept of rationality in the context of intelligent 5 2 R
agents. How does rationality influence the behavior of agents in
dynamic environments?
5 Discuss the different types of environments (deterministic, 5 2 U
stochastic, fully observable, partially observable, etc.). How do
these influence the design and performance of agents?
6 Compare and contrast the structure of a simple reflex agent, a 10 2 U
goal-based agent, a utility-based agent, and a learning agent.
Provide use cases for each.
7 Compare and contrast Breadth-First Search (BFS), Depth-First 5 3 U
Search (DFS), and Depth-Limited Search. Discuss their
advantages, limitations, and practical applications.
8 Explain the concept of Depth-First Iterative Deepening (DFID). 5 3 U
How does it combine the benefits of BFS and DFS? Provide an
example where DFID outperforms other uninformed search
methods.
9 Discuss the role of heuristics in informed search methods. 10 3 U
Compare Greedy Best-First Search and A* Search in terms of
optimality, efficiency, and completeness.
10 What is memory-bounded heuristic search? Explain how it 10 3 R
addresses memory constraints in search problems and compare it
to standard A* Search.
11 Provide examples of real-world problems that can be solved using 10 3 U
both uninformed and informed search methods. Justify the choice
of a specific algorithm for each example
12 Compare Hill Climbing, Simulated Annealing, and Genetic 5 3 U
Algorithms in solving optimization problems. Discuss their
strengths, limitations, and suitability for specific problem types.
13 Define AI ethics and discuss its scope in modern AI systems. How 5 4 R
has the historical evolution of AI ethics shaped the current
discourse on ethical considerations in AI?
14 Analyse the principles of fairness, transparency, and 10 4 An
accountability in AI. Provide examples of how these principles
can be upheld or violated in real-world AI applications.
15 Compare utilitarianism, deontology, and virtue ethics in the 10 4 U
context of AI decision-making. Discuss how these theories can be
applied to address ethical dilemmas in AI.
16 Explain the sources of bias in AI systems, such as data, 10 4 R
algorithms, and human factors. Critically analyze a case study
(e.g., bias in facial recognition or hiring algorithms) to highlight
the impact of bias on society.
17 Who should be held accountable for the outcomes of AI systems: 10 5 R
developers, users, or companies? Critically analyse the
distribution of responsibility in the context of unintended
consequences.
18 Explain the importance of transparency in AI. What techniques 10 5 U
can be used to achieve Explainability in AI systems, and what
challenges are associated with implementing these techniques?
19 Examine the ethical challenges of using AI in critical decision- 10 5 Ap
making contexts, such as healthcare, criminal justice, and finance.
Discuss the role of human-in-the-loop and human oversight in
ensuring ethical outcomes.
20 Analyse current regulatory frameworks and emerging guidelines 5 5 An
for AI at national and international levels. What future directions
should AI governance take to address evolving ethical challenges