Which of the following is true for semi-dynamic environment?
2018
Which of the following is true for semi-dynamic environment?
- A.
The environment may change while the agent is deliberating
- B.
The environment itself does not change with the passage of time but the agent’s performance score does
- C.
Even if the environment changes with the passage of time while deliberating, the performance score does not change.
- D.
Environment and performance score, both change simultaneously
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Correct answer: B
Answer: The environment itself does not change with the passage of time but the agent’s performance score does.
Explanation: In a semi-dynamic environment the world state remains unchanged while the agent is deliberating, but the performance measure (for example due to time limits or deadlines) can vary.
Semi-dynamic: environment stays the same during deliberation, but performance score can change (example: a timed task where longer thinking reduces the score).
Dynamic: the environment can change while the agent is deliberating (example: other agents acting in the world).
Static: neither the environment nor the performance score change while the agent is thinking.
Conclusion: The statement that the environment itself does not change while the agent's performance score does is the correct description of a semi-dynamic environment.
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