Intelligent Agents Quiz

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Which characteristic describes an intelligent agent's ability to independently manage its operations?

Goal-oriented

Communicative

Reactive

Autonomous (correct)

What is the primary criterion for evaluating the success of a rational agent?

Its effectiveness in achieving the designed objective (correct)

Its ability to avoid making mistakes

Its complexity and level of sophistication

Its adherence to programmed rules

In the given agent program structure, what is the function of the `memory` component?

To directly execute actions in the environment.

To hold the sequence of percepts and the agent's knowledge. (correct)

To make a decision about the best action.

To receive input from the environment.

Which of the following best describes what an agent must do with a percept?

Process the percept and produce an action. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Considering intelligent agent features, which option identifies two primary capabilities?

Learning and mobile (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the primary function of an agent?

To interact with its environment through perception and action. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of an agent's autonomy?

The agents ability to act independently without direct external control. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic enables an agent to modify its behavior based on new experiences?

Adaptivity (D) Signup and view all the answers

An agent interacting with other agents or humans in a peer-to-peer manner is exhibiting which characteristic?

Sociability (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best represents the 'situatedness' of an agent?

An agent's ability to receive sensory data from and affect its environment. (D) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of an automated taxi driver, which of these is NOT a typical goal?

Longest possible trip (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of agent program relies on 'condition-action' rules?

Simple reflex agents (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the followig best describes what a 'Model-based reflex agent' has?

Knowledge of how the world behaves (A) Signup and view all the answers

If a car in front initiates breaking action, how should a simple reflex agent respond as a taxi driver?

Initiate breaking (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is not mentioned as being a limitation of simple reflex agents?

Handles partially observable environments (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which agent type can infer about the unobserved parts of the environment?

Model-based reflex agents (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are 'productions' also referred to within the context of simple reflex agents?

Condition-action rules (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the 'percepts' in intelligent agent design?

To provide sensory information (C) Signup and view all the answers

In an automated taxi, what would the steering wheel be considered?

An action mechanism (B) Signup and view all the answers

If the environment is not fully observable, which agent type is more suitable?

Model-based reflex agent (A) Signup and view all the answers

A software daemon, such as a mail client, is considered an Intelligent Agent.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

An agent's ability to learn from experience is an example of its Adaptivity characteristic.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

The Autonomy characteristic means an agent can only interact with its environment when directed by a human.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

An agent's ability to interact with other agents or humans in a peer-to-peer manner demonstrates its Sociability characteristic.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

A thermostat reacting to temperature changes is an example of an Intelligent Agent because it is situated in its environment and adapts to changes.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

A rational agent is one that always takes the easiest action.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Intelligent agents must rely on a single scripted action to operate effectively.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

An agent program processes multiple percepts simultaneously to determine its actions.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

For a vacuum cleaning agent, a relevant performance measure is the amount of dirt cleaned.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

Learning allows an intelligent agent to perform actions without relying on past experiences.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Simple reflex agents can work in fully observable environments only.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

Model-based reflex agents are capable of working in partially observable environments.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

Condition-action rules are also known as complex production rules.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

The primary goal of an automated taxi driver is to maximize profits.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

An automated taxi driver uses GPS, cameras, and a speedometer as its percepts.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

All drivers' actions in an automated taxi are based on complex decision-making processes.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Utility-based agents prioritize comfort over safety in their actions.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Percept and action components of an intelligent agent are unrelated to each other.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

In order to be efficient, reflex agents require extensive processing power to evaluate conditions.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

An automated taxi driver must adhere to the traffic laws while transporting passengers.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

Intelligent Agents

Entities that perceive their environment and take actions to achieve goals.

Rational Agent

An agent that acts to maximize its success based on defined criteria.