What an AI Agent Is (and Isn't)

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1. What is the core idea behind "What an AI Agent Is (and Isn't)"?

   1. An AI agent doesn't just chat — it actually clicks buttons and does tasks for you.
   2. runaway agent
   3. Make the approval prompt show what will happen (not just 'continue?').
   4. Test on representative agent workloads

2. Which term best describes a foundational idea in "What an AI Agent Is (and Isn't)"?

   1. tasks
   2. agents
   3. automation
   4. runaway agent

3. A learner studying What an AI Agent Is (and Isn't) would need to understand which concept?

   1. agents
   2. automation
   3. tasks
   4. runaway agent

4. Which of these is directly relevant to What an AI Agent Is (and Isn't)?

   1. agents
   2. tasks
   3. runaway agent
   4. automation

5. Which of the following is a key point about What an AI Agent Is (and Isn't)?

   1. A chat AI tells you 'here are some pizza places.'
   2. An AI agent actually opens the website and orders the pizza.
   3. Some agents can browse the web and gather info for you.
   4. Some can send emails or set calendar reminders.

6. Which of these does NOT belong in a discussion of What an AI Agent Is (and Isn't)?

   1. A chat AI tells you 'here are some pizza places.'
   2. runaway agent
   3. An AI agent actually opens the website and orders the pizza.
   4. Some agents can browse the web and gather info for you.

7. What is the key insight about "Agents = doers" in the context of What an AI Agent Is (and Isn't)?

   1. runaway agent
   2. Make the approval prompt show what will happen (not just 'continue?').
   3. AI agents do real tasks; chat AI just talks about doing them.
   4. Test on representative agent workloads

8. Which statement accurately describes an aspect of What an AI Agent Is (and Isn't)?

   1. runaway agent
   2. Make the approval prompt show what will happen (not just 'continue?').
   3. Test on representative agent workloads
   4. A regular AI just talks to you. An AI agent goes off and does jobs — like searching the web, booking things, or filling out forms.

9. What does working with What an AI Agent Is (and Isn't) typically involve?

   1. Make a list of 3 boring tasks you'd love an AI agent to do. Then think: which would be safe to let AI do, and which need a grown-up's help?
   2. runaway agent
   3. Make the approval prompt show what will happen (not just 'continue?').
   4. Test on representative agent workloads

10. Which best describes the scope of "What an AI Agent Is (and Isn't)"?

    1. It is unrelated to agentic workflows
    2. It focuses on An AI agent doesn't just chat — it actually clicks buttons and does tasks for you.
    3. It applies only to the opposite professional tier
    4. It was deprecated in 2024 and no longer relevant

11. Which section heading best belongs in a lesson about What an AI Agent Is (and Isn't)?

    1. runaway agent
    2. Make the approval prompt show what will happen (not just 'continue?').
    3. Some examples
    4. Test on representative agent workloads

12. Which section heading best belongs in a lesson about What an AI Agent Is (and Isn't)?

    1. runaway agent
    2. Make the approval prompt show what will happen (not just 'continue?').
    3. Test on representative agent workloads
    4. Try it!

13. Which of the following is a concept covered in What an AI Agent Is (and Isn't)?

    1. agents
    2. tasks
    3. automation
    4. runaway agent

14. Which of the following is a concept covered in What an AI Agent Is (and Isn't)?

    1. agents
    2. tasks
    3. automation
    4. runaway agent

15. Which of the following is a concept covered in What an AI Agent Is (and Isn't)?

    1. agents
    2. tasks
    3. automation
    4. runaway agent