Question#1 In the water jug problem, the state space refers to all possible _____ of water levels in the jugs. a) configurations ✅ b) actions c) solutions d) outcomes Question#2 The brute-force approach in AI systematically explores all possible _____ of actions to solve problems. a) rules b) paths c) combinations ✅ d) decisions Question#3 A production system in artificial intelligence consists of a set of _____ or procedures for solving a task. a) concepts b) graphs c) rules ✅ d) nodes Question#4 The inference engine in a production system uses the _____ to make decisions. a) semantic network b) control strategy c) action space d) knowledge base ✅ Question#5 Ontologies in knowledge representation use a _____ structure to organize concepts and their relationships. a) random b) linear c) hierarchical ✅ d) sequential Question#6 Frames in AI knowledge representation encapsulate information about an object through sets of _____ and their values. a) actions b) nodes c) slots ✅ d) rules Question#7 Semantic networks represent knowledge graphically with nodes for concepts and _____ for relationships. a) axes b) tables c) edges ✅ d) frames Question#8 Rule-based systems in AI typically use conditional statements known as _____ rules. a) if-then ✅ b) case-switch c) do-while d) while-loop Question#9 Logic-based systems, such as predicate logic, allow for logical inference and _____ from the knowledge base. a) classification b) memorization c) prediction d) deduction ✅ Question#10 In neural networks, knowledge is represented through interconnected _____ that simulate brain behavior. a) edges b) slots c) frames d) nodes ✅ Question#11 Knowledge graphs represent entities as nodes and _____ between entities as edges. a) relationships ✅ b) memory c) facts d) rules Question#12 Deductive reasoning in AI is also called _____ reasoning and operates from general premises to specific conclusions. a) bottom-up b) lateral c) top-down ✅ d) reverse Question#13 Inductive reasoning in AI uses historical evidence to formulate a general rule—a process known as _____ reasoning. a) bottom-up ✅ b) case-based c) monotonic d) top-down Question#14 Abductive reasoning seeks the most plausible _____ for a given observation or set of observations. a) analogy b) deduction c) explanation ✅ d) premise Question#15 Monotonic reasoning's main advantage is that any previous proof will always remain _____ after adding new knowledge. a) contradictory b) valid ✅ c) obsolete d) irrelevant Question#16 A key limitation of monotonic reasoning is its inability to effectively represent _____ scenarios. a) mathematical b) logical c) real-world ✅ d) synthetic Question#17 Non-monotonic reasoning allows previously drawn conclusions to be _____ when new information is added. a) confirmed b) repeated c) invalidated ✅ d) enforced Question#18 Machine Learning is an AI technique that allows systems to learn and improve from _____ without explicit programming. a) human input b) syntax c) data ✅ d) logic Question#19 Deep Learning models are inspired by the structure and functioning of the human _____. a) eye b) brain ✅ c) nervous system d) heart Question#20 Reinforcement learning involves an agent learning by trial and error to maximize received _____. a) instructions b) examples c) rewards ✅ d) inputs