Model Questions – section O
UNIT 1
1. Define Artificial Intelligence from a research standpoint and provide one everyday-
life example.
2. Mention the important historical developments that contributed to the growth of
Artificial Intelligence.
List any three benefits of Artificial Intelligence.
3. What is Machine Learning? Explain its connection to Artificial Intelligence.
4. Define Percept, Percept Sequence, and Agent Function. Also explain what a heuristic
is.
5. What are Reactive Machines? Support your answer with an example.
6. Differentiate between Inductive Reasoning and Deductive Reasoning using examples.
7. What is a Simple Reflex Agent? Mention its limitations. Also list any four features of
intelligence.
8. Explain Goal-Based Agents and Utility-Based Agents with necessary diagrams.
9. Define Percept, Percept Sequence, and Agent Function.
10. Explain the Breadth-First Search (BFS) algorithm in detail.
11. Describe how a Model-Based Reflex Agent uses its internal state to make decisions.
12. Compare Human Intelligence and Machine Intelligence based on the five discussed
factors.
13. Explain Depth-Limited Search (DLS) and state its conditions for termination.
14. Briefly describe any four types of learning: auditory, episodic, motor, observational,
perceptual, relational, spatial, or stimulus-response.
15. Explain Goal-Based Agents and Utility-Based Agents, mentioning their definitions
and purpose.
16. Describe important characteristics of Artificial Intelligence such as learning,
reasoning, prediction, and adaptation.
17. Discuss in detail the various types of Artificial Intelligence based on capabilities and
functionalities — including Weak AI, Strong AI, Reactive Machines, Limited
Memory, Theory of Mind, and Self-Aware AI.
18. Describe the complete structure of intelligent agents: sensors, actuators, performance
measure, percept sequence, agent function, architecture, agent program, and different
agent types.
19. Explain Informed Search Algorithms in detail and describe Pure Heuristic Search and
Greedy Best-First Search.
20. Trace the evolution of Artificial Intelligence from early neural network concepts to
present-day intelligent assistants.
UNIT 2
1. What is Prompt Engineering? Mention any two reasons why it is important.
2. Define Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI. Explain how they work
with examples.
3. Compare zero-shot, one-shot, and few-shot prompting with suitable examples.
4. Using examples, differentiate between an ineffective (bad) prompt and an effective
(good) prompt.
5. What are Natural Language Prompts and System Prompts? Provide one example of
each.
6. What is Conditional Prompting? Demonstrate using a simple “If X, then Y” example.
7. Write any four key milestones in the evolution of prompt engineering from the given
timeline.
8. Describe the structure of an effective prompt and explain each component.
9. What is the purpose of the Instruction Prompt Technique? State its benefits.
10. Compare zero-shot, one-shot, and few-shot prompting with relevant examples.
11. Describe the components of an effective prompt and explain the role of each part.
12. Explain the evolution of prompt engineering by discussing major milestones.
13. Compare Natural Prompts, System Prompts, and Conditional Prompts with examples.
14. With suitable examples, explain Zero-shot, One-shot, and Few-shot prompting.
15. Explain how detailed instructions improve AI-generated responses with two
examples.
16. Describe the Self-Consistency Prompt Technique and specify when it should be used.
17. Discuss how prompt engineering enhances communication with AI systems.
18. Explain how prompt engineering improves accuracy, creativity, coding quality, and
translation.
19. Describe the different types of writing prompts: creative, descriptive, problem-
solving, reflective, and persuasive.
20. Explain the complete workflow of prompt engineering with examples — including
understanding the task, using precise language, adding details, giving examples, and
refining the prompt.