VTU - AI Module 1 (Combined Notes + Summary +
Questions)
■ Important Notes
1. Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
• Definition of Artificial Intelligence
• How AI Works
• Advantages and Disadvantages
• History of AI
• Types of AI (Weak vs Strong, Reactive Machines, Limited Memory, Theory of Mind,
Self-Awareness)
• AI vs Augmented Intelligence vs Cognitive Computing
• Introduction to Machine Learning & Deep Learning
2. Machine Intelligence
• Definition of Intelligence
• Components of Intelligence
• Human vs Machine Intelligence
• Agents & Environment
• Search Algorithms (Uninformed, Informed, Heuristic, Best-First)
3. Applications of AI
• AI in Healthcare
• AI in Robotics
• AI in Business
• AI in Education
• AI in Finance
• Other domains
■ Expected VTU Exam Questions
Part A (2 Marks)
• Define Artificial Intelligence.
• List two applications of AI.
• Differentiate Weak AI and Strong AI.
• What is an intelligent agent?
• Define heuristic search.
Part B (5 Marks)
• Explain advantages and disadvantages of AI.
• Describe Reactive Machines and Limited Memory AI.
• Compare Human and Machine Intelligence.
• Explain Agents and Environment in AI with examples.
Part C (10 Marks)
• Explain the history of AI and its major milestones.
• Discuss various types of AI with examples.
• Explain search algorithms in AI (Uninformed and Informed).
• Discuss applications of AI in Healthcare, Finance, and Robotics.