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Open Agent Architecture Overview

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What is the primary purpose of the Open Agent Architecture (OAA)?

To provide a framework for distributed cooperative computing (correct)
To develop a new programming language for agent development
To create a centralized system for managing software agents
To enable agents to communicate using natural language

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Open Agent Architecture?

Agents must be developed using a specific programming language (correct)
Agents can be created in multiple programming languages
Agents can be distributed across network-enabled computers
Agents can be added or replaced at runtime

How do agents in the OAA cooperate on tasks?

By directly communicating with each other using a custom protocol
By delegating and receiving work requests through a facilitator agent (correct)
By sharing a common database of tasks and resources
Through a centralized task management system

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a feature of the OAA?

Agents can be dynamically updated with new functionality at runtime (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is an OAA agent defined as?

A software component that conforms to the OAA communication and functional standards (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the communication model of the OAA?

Agents communicate through delegation of tasks, data requests, and triggers (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of an inter-agent communication language (ICL) in the context of OAA agents?

To facilitate communication and coordination among different agents within the OAA framework. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of agents having a dedicated set of functionalities based on their roles in the OAA agency?

It facilitates the division of responsibilities and specialization among agents, enabling them to perform specific tasks efficiently. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the advantages of using a distributed computing model like OAA?

It offers the ability to create programs from a dynamic, virtual community of services that can cooperate and interact flexibly. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following distributed computing models is characterized by preconfigured (hard-wired) interactions among components?

Distributed Objects (e.g., CORBA, DCOM) (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of using the CORBA (Common Object Request Broker Architecture) distributed object technology mentioned in the text?

It provides a client-server architecture middleware that enables component-based application development using the object metaphor. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following terms is used to refer to the standardized language for defining interfaces in the CORBA distributed object technology?

IDL (Interface Definition Language) (B) Signup and view all the answers

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