Which ONE of the following options is an example that BEST describes a system with Al-based autonomous functions? SELECT ONE OPTION

An AI-based autonomous system is characterized by its ability to perceive its environment and make decisions to achieve goals without direct human intervention. A system that is fully able to respond to its environment (D) perfectly encapsulates this concept, such as a self-driving car navigating traffic or a drone performing a survey. The other options describe systems that are either human-dependent, non-software based, or simple automation tools, none of which fit the description of AI-based autonomy.

A. A system relying on humans for all important decisions is, by definition, not autonomous.
B. A system with "no software" cannot be AI-based, and automation is not synonymous with AI-driven autonomy.
C. Selenium is a tool for automating web browser interactions for testing purposes; it is not an AI-based autonomous system itself.

1. ISTQB Certified Tester AI Testing (CT-AI) Syllabus v1.0 (2021)

Section 1.2.2

p. 9. Defines an autonomous system as one that "can operate in the real-world environment without any form of external control".

2. Russell

S. J.

& Norvig

P. (2020). Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach (4th ed.). Pearson. Chapter 2 defines rational agents (the basis of autonomous systems) as entities that perceive and act.

3. Koopman

P. (2022). The UL 4600 Standard for Safety for the Evaluation of Autonomous Products. Edge Case Research. Section 4.2 discusses the scope of autonomy as the system's ability to handle situations without human intervention.