Consider the following: (a) Evolution (b) Selection (c) Reproduction (d)…
2019
Consider the following:
(a) Evolution
(b) Selection
(c) Reproduction
(d) Mutation
Which of the following are found in genetic algorithms?
- A.
(b), (c) and (d) Only
- B.
(b) and (d) Only
- C.
(a), (b), (c) and (d)
- D.
(a), (b) and (d) Only
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Correct answer: C
Answer: (a), (b), (c), and (d)
Genetic algorithms are inspired by biological evolution and work by evolving a population of candidate solutions over generations.
Evolution: The overall population-level process of improving candidate solutions across generations.
Selection: Chooses fitter individuals from the current population to become parents for the next generation.
Reproduction (Crossover/Recombination): Combines parts of parent solutions to produce offspring, creating new candidate solutions.
Mutation: Introduces small random changes to maintain diversity and explore the search space.
Therefore, all four items are found in genetic algorithms, so option C is correct.
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