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?

    <p>Implementation of perception-action mapping function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key role of Architecture in Intelligent Agents?

    <p>Executing the agent program</p> 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?

    <p>Using specialized hardware/software devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a Rational Action refer to?

    <p>An action that leads to the best possible outcome</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Its ability to make decisions and take actions independently</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Success does not necessarily mean being rational</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The exact actions an agent must take in every situation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Degree of autonomy in making decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of the Windshield Wiper Agent?

    <p>Keep windscreens clean and maintain good visibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Obstacle distance</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Vision</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The action that maximizes the expected value of the performance measure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which agent's environment includes pot-holed roads, highways, and bundus?

    <p>Windshield Wiper Agent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Accelerator for the Collision Avoidance Agent (CAA)?

    <p>Speed up to avoid obstacles</p> Signup and view all the answers

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