Question 1

________ tools enable people to connect and exchange ideas.
A) Affective computing
B) Social media
C) Debugging
D) Computer forensics

Accepted Answer

Social media platforms are designed specifically for connecting people and facilitating the exchange of ideas, making them the correct choice.

Question 2

Which of the following is not an example of being computer literate?
A) Knowing how to avoid hackers and viruses
B) Knowing how to maintain and troubleshoot your computer
C) Knowing how to use the web wisely
D) Knowing how to hire a programmer

Accepted Answer

Being computer literate involves having a practical understanding of computers and their uses, including avoiding hackers, maintaining the computer, and using the web wisely. Hiring a programmer, however, is more about delegating computer-related tasks rather than possessing personal computer skills or knowledge.

Question 3

Teaching Siri or the Google Assistant how to recognize your voice by reading to it is an example of ________.
A) perception
B) planning
C) unsupervised learning
D) supervised learning

Accepted Answer

This is an example of supervised learning, where the system is trained with input-output pairs (your voice commands and the correct interpretation) to learn how to recognize and respond to your voice.

Question 4

Which of the following is not a main area of research in artificial intelligence?
A) cloud computing
B) natural language processing
C) perception
D) problem solving

Accepted Answer

Cloud computing is not a main area of research in artificial intelligence. It is a technology that provides resources and data to computers and other devices on demand over the Internet, rather than a field of study within AI. Natural language processing, perception, and problem solving are all core areas of AI research.

Question 5

Unwanted or junk e-mail is called ________.
A) spam
B) spyware
C) adware
D) malware

Accepted Answer

Spam refers to unwanted or junk email that is typically sent out in bulk to a large number of recipients, often for advertising purposes or to spread malware.

Question 6

A robot which moves and acts much like a human is a(n) ________.
A) empathetic agent
B) intelligent personal assistant
C) embedded operator
D) embodied agent

Accepted Answer

An embodied agent is a type of robot that has a physical form and can move and interact with the physical world in a way that mimics human actions, making choice D the correct answer.

Question 7

________ reality is the addition of digital information directly into our reality, either to add more detail or to remove unwanted visual effects.
A) Augmented
B) Visual
C) Assisted
D) Altruistic

Accepted Answer

Augmented reality involves overlaying digital information onto the real world, enhancing or modifying one's perception of reality by adding or altering digital elements.

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of a recommendation engine?
A) An Excel spreadsheet listing all employees and their annual salaries in a random order
B) Amazon providing you a list of products similar to others you've viewed
C) Raw data from marketing questionnaires
D) A printout of all sales taken from the register at the end of the day

Accepted Answer

Amazon providing a list of products similar to others you've viewed is an example of a recommendation engine, as it uses algorithms to suggest items based on user behavior and preferences.

Question 9

________ tools gather information from sources such as e-mails, text messages, and tweets and make the information instantly and publicly available for use in emergencies.
A) Social networking
B) Crowdsourcing
C) Crisis-mapping
D) Affective computing

Accepted Answer

Crisis-mapping tools collect and display real-time data from various sources to aid in emergency response and management.

Question 10

________ results when leisure time and available tools allow us to engage in creative acts.
A) Spam
B) Distributed computing
C) Cognitive surplus
D) Affective computing

Accepted Answer

Cognitive surplus is the concept that refers to the free time and tools that society has, which allow individuals to engage in creative acts, share knowledge, or contribute to projects that are of interest to them. This contrasts with concepts like spam (unwanted or irrelevant messages), distributed computing (use of a distributed system to solve computational problems), and affective computing (computing that relates to, arises from, or influences emotions).

Question 11

QR or ________ codes let any piece of print host a link to online information.
A) quick retention
B) quick response
C) quality response
D) quality retention

Accepted Answer

QR codes stand for "Quick Response" codes, designed to be scanned quickly by a smartphone camera to direct users to online information.

Question 12

The Next Einstein Initiative and the ________ Institute for Mathematical Sciences bring bright young learners and the best lecturers in the world together.
A) African
B) Computer
C) Canadian
D) Austrian

Accepted Answer

The Next Einstein Initiative is associated with the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences, which aims to promote mathematical education and research in Africa.

Question 13

________is a nickname for social media tools which allow users to contribute content easily.
A) Cognitive surplus
B) QR codes
C) Web 2.0
D) Instant Messaging

Accepted Answer

Web 2.0 refers to the second generation of the World Wide Web, which emphasizes user-generated content, usability, and interoperability for end users. This term encapsulates the idea of the web as a platform where users can easily contribute content and interact with each other, distinguishing it from the earlier, more static version of the web.

Question 14

The Turing test consists of a person asking written questions of a person and a computer. If the questioner can't tell which one of the respondents is a computer, then the computer has attained ________.
A) mastery
B) intelligence
C) independence
D) Turing

Accepted Answer

The Turing test measures a machine's ability to exhibit intelligent behavior equivalent to, or indistinguishable from, that of a human. If the questioner cannot distinguish between the computer and the human based on their responses, the computer is considered to have passed the test, demonstrating a form of intelligence.

Question 15

Using the Internet to get small donations from many people to start a business is called ________.
A) social networking
B) crowdfunding
C) crowding
D) collaborating

Accepted Answer

Crowdfunding is the practice of funding a project or venture by raising small amounts of money from a large number of people, typically via the Internet.

Question 16

________ analyzes patterns in data, then uses the patterns to draw conclusions and adjust the actions of the AI system accordingly.
A) Machine learning
B) Big data
C) Neural learning
D) Cloud Computing

Accepted Answer

Machine learning is the branch of artificial intelligence that focuses on building systems that learn from and make decisions based on data. It involves analyzing patterns in data to make predictions or decisions, without being explicitly programmed for the task.

Question 17

The term computer ________ describes someone who is familiar enough with computers to understand their capabilities and limitations.
A) master
B) webmaster
C) literate
D) hacker

Accepted Answer

The term "computer literate" describes someone who has the knowledge and understanding to use computers effectively, aware of their capabilities and limitations.

Question 18

________ is joining together as a group to use a specific product more efficiently.
A) Collaborative consumption
B) Crowdfunding
C) Crowdsourcing
D) Social networking

Accepted Answer

Collaborative consumption refers to the practice of sharing, bartering, lending, trading, renting, gifting, and swapping goods or services, usually facilitated by a community or network, to make more efficient use of products, services, and resources.

Question 19

The gap in ease of access to the Internet and technology is known as the ________ divide.
A) web
B) Internet
C) digital
D) technology

Accepted Answer

The term "digital divide" refers to the gap between individuals who have easy access to the Internet and technology and those who do not.

Question 20

________ provides the instructions that tell a computer what to do.
A) Software
B) Hardware
C) Spam
D) Data mining

Accepted Answer

Software consists of the programs and operating information used by a computer, directing it on how to perform tasks and operations.

Quiz 1: The Impact of Technology in a Changing World

________ tools enable people to connect and exchange ideas.

Which of the following is not an example of being computer literate?

Teaching Siri or the Google Assistant how to recognize your voice by reading to it is an example of ________.

Which of the following is not a main area of research in artificial intelligence?

Unwanted or junk e-mail is called ________.

A robot which moves and acts much like a human is a(n) ________.

________ reality is the addition of digital information directly into our reality, either to add more detail or to remove unwanted visual effects.

Which of the following is an example of a recommendation engine?

________ tools gather information from sources such as e-mails, text messages, and tweets and make the information instantly and publicly available for use in emergencies.

________ results when leisure time and available tools allow us to engage in creative acts.

QR or ________ codes let any piece of print host a link to online information.

The Next Einstein Initiative and the ________ Institute for Mathematical Sciences bring bright young learners and the best lecturers in the world together.

________is a nickname for social media tools which allow users to contribute content easily.

The Turing test consists of a person asking written questions of a person and a computer. If the questioner can't tell which one of the respondents is a computer, then the computer has attained ________.

Using the Internet to get small donations from many people to start a business is called ________.

________ analyzes patterns in data, then uses the patterns to draw conclusions and adjust the actions of the AI system accordingly.

The term computer ________ describes someone who is familiar enough with computers to understand their capabilities and limitations.

________ is joining together as a group to use a specific product more efficiently.

The gap in ease of access to the Internet and technology is known as the ________ divide.

________ provides the instructions that tell a computer what to do.