Graph Isomorphism

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Which of the following statements is true about graph isomorphism?

  1. Two graphs are isomorphic if they have the same number of vertices and edges.

  2. Two graphs are isomorphic if they have the same degree sequence.

  3. Two graphs are isomorphic if they have the same adjacency matrix.

  4. Two graphs are isomorphic if they have the same chromatic number.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The adjacency matrix of a graph is a square matrix that represents the edges of the graph. If two graphs have the same adjacency matrix, then they have the same number of vertices, the same number of edges, and the same pattern of edges. Therefore, they are isomorphic.

Which of the following pairs of graphs are isomorphic?

  1. A cycle graph and a path graph

  2. A complete graph and a star graph

  3. A tree graph and a forest graph

  4. A bipartite graph and a complete bipartite graph


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A complete graph is a graph in which every vertex is connected to every other vertex. A star graph is a graph in which one vertex is connected to all other vertices. Both of these graphs have the same adjacency matrix, so they are isomorphic.

Which of the following pairs of graphs are not isomorphic?

  1. A cycle graph and a path graph

  2. A complete graph and a star graph

  3. A tree graph and a forest graph

  4. A bipartite graph and a complete bipartite graph


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A cycle graph is a graph in which the vertices are arranged in a cycle, and each vertex is connected to the two adjacent vertices. A path graph is a graph in which the vertices are arranged in a line, and each vertex is connected to the two adjacent vertices. These two graphs have different adjacency matrices, so they are not isomorphic.

What is the time complexity of the fastest known algorithm for graph isomorphism?

  1. O(n^2)

  2. O(n^3)

  3. O(n^4)

  4. O(2^n)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The fastest known algorithm for graph isomorphism is the Weisfeiler-Lehman algorithm, which has a time complexity of O(2^n). This algorithm is based on the idea of repeatedly refining the vertex labels of the graph until the labels of isomorphic graphs are identical.

Which of the following properties is not preserved under graph isomorphism?

  1. The number of vertices

  2. The number of edges

  3. The degree sequence

  4. The chromatic number


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The chromatic number of a graph is the minimum number of colors needed to color the vertices of the graph so that no two adjacent vertices have the same color. The chromatic number is not preserved under graph isomorphism. For example, the cycle graph C_5 has a chromatic number of 3, while the star graph S_5 has a chromatic number of 2.

Which of the following statements is true about the subgraph isomorphism problem?

  1. The subgraph isomorphism problem is NP-complete.

  2. The subgraph isomorphism problem can be solved in polynomial time.

  3. The subgraph isomorphism problem is equivalent to the graph isomorphism problem.

  4. The subgraph isomorphism problem is easier than the graph isomorphism problem.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The subgraph isomorphism problem is the problem of determining whether a given graph is a subgraph of another given graph. This problem is NP-complete, which means that it is unlikely that there is a polynomial-time algorithm for solving it.

Which of the following statements is true about the maximum common subgraph problem?

  1. The maximum common subgraph problem is NP-complete.

  2. The maximum common subgraph problem can be solved in polynomial time.

  3. The maximum common subgraph problem is equivalent to the graph isomorphism problem.

  4. The maximum common subgraph problem is easier than the graph isomorphism problem.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The maximum common subgraph problem is the problem of finding the largest subgraph that is common to two given graphs. This problem is NP-complete, which means that it is unlikely that there is a polynomial-time algorithm for solving it.

Which of the following statements is true about the graph automorphism problem?

  1. The graph automorphism problem is NP-complete.

  2. The graph automorphism problem can be solved in polynomial time.

  3. The graph automorphism problem is equivalent to the graph isomorphism problem.

  4. The graph automorphism problem is easier than the graph isomorphism problem.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The graph automorphism problem is the problem of finding all of the automorphisms of a given graph. An automorphism of a graph is a permutation of the vertices of the graph that preserves the adjacency relationships between the vertices. This problem is NP-complete, which means that it is unlikely that there is a polynomial-time algorithm for solving it.

Which of the following applications of graph isomorphism is used in computer science?

  1. Circuit design

  2. Chemical structure analysis

  3. Protein folding

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Graph isomorphism is used in a variety of applications in computer science, including circuit design, chemical structure analysis, and protein folding. In circuit design, graph isomorphism is used to determine whether two circuits are equivalent. In chemical structure analysis, graph isomorphism is used to determine whether two molecules have the same structure. In protein folding, graph isomorphism is used to determine the three-dimensional structure of a protein.

Which of the following applications of graph isomorphism is used in mathematics?

  1. Group theory

  2. Number theory

  3. Algebraic geometry

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Graph isomorphism is used in a variety of applications in mathematics, including group theory, number theory, and algebraic geometry. In group theory, graph isomorphism is used to study the structure of groups. In number theory, graph isomorphism is used to study the properties of numbers. In algebraic geometry, graph isomorphism is used to study the geometry of algebraic varieties.

Which of the following applications of graph isomorphism is used in biology?

  1. Protein folding

  2. DNA sequencing

  3. RNA structure prediction

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Graph isomorphism is used in a variety of applications in biology, including protein folding, DNA sequencing, and RNA structure prediction. In protein folding, graph isomorphism is used to determine the three-dimensional structure of a protein. In DNA sequencing, graph isomorphism is used to assemble the sequence of nucleotides in a DNA molecule. In RNA structure prediction, graph isomorphism is used to predict the three-dimensional structure of an RNA molecule.

Which of the following applications of graph isomorphism is used in chemistry?

  1. Chemical structure analysis

  2. Drug design

  3. Materials science

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Graph isomorphism is used in a variety of applications in chemistry, including chemical structure analysis, drug design, and materials science. In chemical structure analysis, graph isomorphism is used to determine whether two molecules have the same structure. In drug design, graph isomorphism is used to design new drugs that are similar to existing drugs but have improved properties. In materials science, graph isomorphism is used to study the structure of materials and to design new materials with improved properties.

Which of the following applications of graph isomorphism is used in physics?

  1. Quantum mechanics

  2. Statistical mechanics

  3. Condensed matter physics

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Graph isomorphism is used in a variety of applications in physics, including quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, and condensed matter physics. In quantum mechanics, graph isomorphism is used to study the structure of atoms and molecules. In statistical mechanics, graph isomorphism is used to study the behavior of large systems of particles. In condensed matter physics, graph isomorphism is used to study the structure and properties of solids.

Which of the following applications of graph isomorphism is used in engineering?

  1. Circuit design

  2. Mechanical engineering

  3. Civil engineering

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Graph isomorphism is used in a variety of applications in engineering, including circuit design, mechanical engineering, and civil engineering. In circuit design, graph isomorphism is used to determine whether two circuits are equivalent. In mechanical engineering, graph isomorphism is used to study the structure of machines and to design new machines. In civil engineering, graph isomorphism is used to study the structure of bridges and buildings and to design new bridges and buildings.

Which of the following applications of graph isomorphism is used in computer graphics?

  1. 3D modeling

  2. Animation

  3. Rendering

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Graph isomorphism is used in a variety of applications in computer graphics, including 3D modeling, animation, and rendering. In 3D modeling, graph isomorphism is used to create 3D models of objects. In animation, graph isomorphism is used to create animations of objects. In rendering, graph isomorphism is used to generate images of objects.

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