Which of the following is not a component of the classic Planning Definition?
2025
Which of the following is not a component of the classic Planning Definition?
- A.
Init
- B.
Domain
- C.
Action
- D.
Goal
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Correct answer: B
Answer: 'Domain' is not a component of the classic planning problem.
Classic planning problem components:
Initial state (Init): the starting facts about the world from which planning begins.
Actions (operators): the set of actions that can change the state; they define preconditions and effects used during planning.
Goal: the conditions or state that the planner must achieve.
Why 'Domain' isn't a component: The domain describes the general model—action schemas, predicates, and types—used across many planning problems. It is part of the domain model, not one of the elements that define a single planning instance (which are initial state, actions, and goal).
Therefore, 'Domain' is the correct choice as the item that is not a component of the classic planning problem.
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