Chapter 2 Questions

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What is the primary function of an agent?
a) To passively observe its environment
b) To perceive the environment and take actions
c) To store data without acting
d) To rely entirely on human inputs
Answer: b) To perceive the environment and take actions
2. Which of the following is NOT an essential property of an agent?
a) Reactivity
b) Autonomy
c) Unlimited memory
d) Proactiveness
Answer: c) Unlimited memory
3. What is a percept in the context of intelligent agents?
a) The process of storing knowledge
b) The content perceived by an agent’s sensors
c) The physical actions taken by an agent
d) The goal of an agent
Answer: b) The content perceived by an agent’s sensors
4. Which type of agent operates based on a set of predefined
condition-action rules?
a) Model-based reflex agent
b) Simple-reflex agent
c) Goal-based agent
d) Utility-based agent
Answer: b) Simple-reflex agent
5. What differentiates a goal-based agent from a simple-reflex agent?
a) It uses only the most recent percept
b) It ignores past states
 c) It considers future consequences before acting
d) It does not require sensors
Answer: c) It considers future consequences before acting
6. Which of the following is an example of a simple-reflex agent?
a) Self-driving car
b) Chatbot
c) Thermostat
d) Virtual assistant
Answer: c) Thermostat
7. An autonomous agent must have the ability to:
a) Always follow a pre-defined set of instructions
b) Make decisions based on its own experiences
c) Completely avoid human intervention
d) Communicate only with human operators
Answer: b) Make decisions based on its own experiences
8. What is an example of a performance measure for an AI agent?
a) The time taken to complete a task
b) The number of sensors used
c) The number of rules stored in memory
d) The brand of the hardware it runs on
Answer: a) The time taken to complete a task
9. Which agent type learns from its environment and improves its
performance?
a) Simple-reflex agent
b) Learning-based agent
c) Model-based agent
d) Goal-based agent
Answer: b) Learning-based agent
10. What does a model-based reflex agent maintain to enhance
decision-making?
 a) A knowledge database
b) A history of past percepts
c) A set of predefined rules
d) A fixed sequence of actions
Answer: b) A history of past percepts
11. What is a key characteristic of a model-based agent?
a) It ignores past percepts
b) It stores an internal model of the environment
c) It selects actions randomly
d) It does not interact with its surroundings
Answer: b) It stores an internal model of the environment
12. Which component of a goal-based agent helps it decide on the best
action?
a) Sensors
b) Actuators
c) Reasoning and decision-making module
d) Utility function
Answer: c) Reasoning and decision-making module
13. A learning-based agent improves its performance by:
a) Using predefined rules
b) Relying only on sensors
c) Learning from past experiences and feedback
d) Ignoring previous failures
Answer: c) Learning from past experiences and feedback
14. Which of the following is an example of a goal-based agent?
a) A simple calculator
b) An automatic door
c) A medical diagnosis AI system
d) A light sensor
Answer: c) A medical diagnosis AI system
15. A utility-based agent differs from a goal-based agent because it:
a) Only focuses on a single objective
b) Uses a utility function to evaluate multiple alternatives
c) Ignores uncertain environments
d) Does not require any sensors
Answer: b) Uses a utility function to evaluate multiple alternatives
16. Which component of a learning-based agent assesses its
performance?
a) Sensors
b) Critic
c) Utility function
d) Percepts
Answer: b) Critic
17. What does the problem generator do in a learning-based agent?
a) Provides random tasks to the agent
b) Suggests actions that lead to new experiences
c) Evaluates past actions
d) Stores all sensor data
Answer: b) Suggests actions that lead to new experiences
18. In which type of environment does the next state depend entirely on
the agent’s current state and action?
a) Stochastic
b) Partially observable
c) Deterministic
d) Multi-agent
Answer: c) Deterministic
19. Which of the following is a characteristic of an episodic
environment?
a) The agent's current action affects future decisions
b) Each episode is independent of the next
 c) The environment is continuous and dynamic
d) The agent must plan for long-term goals
Answer: b) Each episode is independent of the next
20. In a multi-agent environment, an agent must consider:
a) Only its own goals
b) The performance measure
c) Strategic interactions with other agents
d) Ignoring competitive actions
Answer: c) Strategic interactions with other agents

True/ False Questions

1. A simple-reflex agent can function effectively in all

environments. False
2. An intelligent agent is always a physical robot. False
3. A rational agent should always aim to maximize its
performance measure. True
4. A utility-based agent can handle uncertain environments
better than a goal-based agent. True
5. An agent that relies solely on pre-programmed rules without
learning cannot be considered autonomous. True
6. A model-based agent maintains an internal representation of
the world. True
7. A goal-based agent does not need to track the current state of
the environment. False
8. A utility-based agent can evaluate multiple choices based on a
numerical function. True
9. A deterministic environment always produces the same
outcome for the same input. True
10. A single-agent environment involves multiple intelligent
agents interacting. False