Course: Introduction to AI and Applications Module 01 Questions
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1 Introduction to AI: 1. Define Artificial Intelligence and illustrate with a suitable real-world CO1
Definition, history, example. 2. Explain how AI works and describe the main components
and evolution of AI involved in building an AI system.
(Turing Test, 3. Differentiate between the advantages and disadvantages of AI with
milestones). suitable justifications.
4. Consider a case where a hospital incorporates AI for diagnosis. Analyze
the potential benefits and risks involved. 5. Summarize the history of AI,
tracing its evolution from the Turing Test to modern applications like Siri,
and assess its impact on today’s society.
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6. Explain why logic is considered a foundation of AI and illustrate with a
real-world example where logical reasoning is essential. 7. Consider a self-
2 Foundations of AI: Logic,
driving car scenario. Analyze how logic, probability, and cognitive science
probability, cognitive science
would each contribute to the car’s decision- making process. 8. Compare
and contrast the roles of logic, probability, and cognitive science in AI.
Assess which foundation is most critical for building trustworthy AI
systems and justify your answer.
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9. Explain the types of Artificial Intelligence with suitable examples from
Types of Artificial Intelligence, the real world. 10. Apply the concept of Weak AI and Strong AI to real-
3 Weak AI, Strong AI, Reactive world examples such as Google Maps and Sophia the Robot. Explain
Machines, Limited Memory, which category each belongs to and why. 11. Analyze the differences
Theory of Mind, Self- between Reactive Machines (e.g., IBM’s Deep Blue) and Limited Memory
Awareness. AI (e.g., self-driving cars). Discuss how these differences affect their
ability to learn from the environment.
12. Define an agent and an environment. Give one example each from real CO1
life. 13. Explain
the PEAS framework with reference to a self-driving car. How does each
component (Performance, Environment, Actuators, Sensors) contribute to
rational agent design? 14. Using the Campus Delivery Robot example,
classify the agent as reflex, model-based, goal- based, utility-based, or
learning. Justify your classification. 15. Compare and contrast goal- based
agents and utility-based agents. Under what conditions would a utility-
4 Agents and Environments: based agent be preferable to a goal-based agent? 16. What is rationality in
Intelligent agents, the context of artificial intelligence? List any two factors that influence an
agent’s rational behavior. 17. Explain with an example how the percept
sequence and performance measure determine whether an agent’s action is
rational. 18. Design a rational agent for a library management system that
assists students in finding books. Provide its PEAS description and justify
why its design ensures rational behavior. 19. Define an intelligent agent.
State any two features that distinguish it from a simple program. 20.
Describe the four key properties of intelligent agents: autonomy,
reactivity, proactiveness, and social ability. Provide real-world examples
for each. 21. Classify the following systems as reflex, goal-based, utility-
based, or learning agents:
a) Smart thermostat
b) Self-Driving car
c) Robo Vacuum Cleaner
d) Defense Drone
e) Surgical Robotic Arm
f) Fire Alarm
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22. List the five main types of agent mechanisms. Give one example of
5 Agent mechanisms
each. 23. Explain the difference between a simple reflex agent and a
model-based reflex agent with suitable examples.
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24. List the five main components of a problem definition in AI. Give a
simple example for any one component. 25. Explain why goal formulation
is necessary before problem formulation in agents. Use an example to
6 Problem formulation, problem illustrate. 26. Using the Vacuum Cleaner World, identify the states, initial
definition. state, actions, transition model, goal test, and path cost for the problem. 27.
Compare the process of problem formulation in a toy problem (vacuum
cleaner world) versus a real-world problem (airline travel planning). What
are the similarities and differences? 28. Define in your own words the
following terms: state, state space, search tree, search node, goal, action,
transition model, and branching factor.