Name: Joedelyn P.

Henderin BSCS-3
Assignment 3 IA

Answer the following questions

1. What are the different classification of environments of intelligent agents?

Intelligent agent environments are classified based on properties like observability,
determinism, episodic or sequential, static or dynamic, discrete or continuous, and
single-agent or multi-agent.

2. What is true difference between discrete and continuous environments? Give an

example.

The true difference between discrete and continuous environments discrete

environments have a finite number of distinct, separate states. In contrast, continuous
environments have an infinite number of possible states that form a continuous range.
A chess game is an example of a discrete environment due to the finite number of
squares and pieces on the board. On the other hand, the movement of a robot in a
room is an instance of a continuous environment as the robot can move to any position
within the continuous space of the room.
3. What is the difference between static and dynamic environments? Give an example.
Static environments do not change while the agent is deliberating, while dynamic
environments can change while the agent is deciding on a course of action.
For instance, when you're playing a game of chess, the board and the pieces remain
static while you plan your next move. On the other hand, driving in traffic is a dynamic
environment because the traffic conditions are constantly changing, and you have to
keep adjusting your driving strategy to adapt to the changing conditions.

4. What does being proactive mean in agents?

In my view, being proactive as an agent is doing more than just responding to stimuli
or events that are happening right now. It also involves planning forward and making
plans for future events. A proactive agent can take the initiative to accomplish their
goals and behave in a goal-directed manner even in the absence of immediate external
cues.

5. What does being reactive mean in agents?

Reactive behavior in agents, in my opinion, refers to reacting without taking long-term

objectives or planning into account to immediate stimuli or occurrences in the
environment. Goal-directed behavior is absent from reactive agents, who usually
respond to the world as it is right now without considering its future conditions or
consequences.

6. What is the meaning of social ability in agents?

Social ability in agents refers to their capability to interact, communicate, and
collaborate with other agents or humans in a social context. Socially able agents can
understand social norms, express emotions, engage in dialogue, and adapt their
behavior based on social cues, enabling more natural and effective interactions in
social settings.
7. What is the difference between agents and expert systems?
Although both agents and expert systems are classified as artificial intelligence
systems, their functions and designs vary.
Agents are independent entities with the capacity to sense their surroundings, decide
what to do, and act to accomplish their objectives. They can learn from experience,
behave proactively most of the time, and communicate with people or other agents.
Agents might be as basic as a thermostat or as sophisticated as an autonomous
vehicle.
Expert systems, on the other hand, are a subset of artificial intelligence (AI) systems
that are intended to replicate human decision-making skills in a particular field. They
reason and make conclusions based on a foundation of facts and regulations. In fields
like medical diagnosis or financial analysis, where human skill is valuable, expert
systems are generally utilized to solve particular problems or offer advice.