Structure of Agents

CSC 261 - Artificial Intelligence - Weinman



Answer the following questions. Record your answers in your Reading Journal.
  1. Give an example of a problem for which a model-based reflex agent might be more appropriate than a goal-based agent. Briefly (3-5 sentences) explain, including why a model-based reflex agent is sufficient and a goal-based agent is inappropriate.
  2. Suppose you have a colleague (who hasn't taken AI) that is only interested in goal-based agents able to identify solutions and produce them by their actions. In your own words, how would you begin to explain to your colleague the advantage of utility-based agents?
  3. Select one sentence from the reading that best illustrates the difference between an agent's performance measure and utility function. Briefly (3-5 sentences) explain why you chose this sentence.
  4. Figure 2.15 (p. 55) decomposes a learning agent into four major components. Select the component you believe to be the most important. Briefly (3-5 sentences) explain your choice.