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Mobile Agents in Information Retrieval

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What are the practical but non-functional advantages of mobile agents mentioned in the text?

Enhanced communication speed and synchronous computing
Reduced communication cost and asynchronous computing (correct)
Increased data storage capacity and real-time computing
Improved network security and virtual computing environments

Which of the following is an example of a multi-hop mobile agent according to the text?

Agent that roams the network from place to place (correct)
Agent that communicates only with one other agent
Agent that stays at a fixed location
Agent that migrates to one other place

What is the purpose of Information agents as described in the text?

To increase communication costs
To decrease information sources
To manage the explosive growth of information (correct)
To restrict access to distributed sources

In the context of Intelligent Agents, what does the agent program entail?

Implementation of perception-action mapping function (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key role of Architecture in Intelligent Agents?

Executing the agent program (A) Signup and view all the answers

How is f : P* A encoded in the context of using a look-up-table according to the text?

Using specialized hardware/software devices (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does a Rational Action refer to?

An action that leads to the best possible outcome (D) Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of an agent is characterized by the degree of autonomy?

Its ability to make decisions and take actions independently (A) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of Intelligent Agents, which of the following is true about Rationality and Success?

Success does not necessarily mean being rational (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the Ideal Mapping in Perception to Action Mapping specify?

The exact actions an agent must take in every situation (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic distinguishes an Agent from other software, as per the text?

Degree of autonomy in making decisions (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of the Windshield Wiper Agent?

Keep windscreens clean and maintain good visibility (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a percept for the Collision Avoidance Agent (CAA)?

Obstacle distance (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of sensors does the Lane Keeping Agent (LKA) use?

Vision (A) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of rational action, what does 'Optimal' refer to?

The action that maximizes the expected value of the performance measure (A) Signup and view all the answers