Question 1

What file formats can graphic images be stored in?

Accepted Answer

JPEG and GIF are two of the most common file formats used for graphic images. MP3, MPEG, ISDB, DVB, MP4, and WAV are file formats used for audio and video files.

Question 2

Secretaries, administrative assistants, bookkeepers, and similar data-entry people are often called data workers.

Accepted Answer

This is a true statement. Secretaries, administrative assistants, bookkeepers, and similar roles involve entering and managing data, so they are considered data workers.

Question 3

Who has the expertise or knowledge that an expert tries to capture?

Accepted Answer

The domain expert has the expertise or knowledge that an expert tries to capture. They are the individuals who have knowledge and experience in a particular field or industry, and their knowledge can be captured and utilized by knowledge engineers to develop expert systems. A knowledge engineer is responsible for eliciting knowledge from domain experts, and a system developer is responsible for building the expert system. A knowledge user is the intended recipient of the knowledge and expertise captured in the expert system.

Question 4

No computer has passed the Turing Test, which attempts to determine whether the responses from a computer with intelligent behaviour are indistinguishable from responses from a trained laboratory monkey.

Accepted Answer

The Turing Test was designed for a computer to exhibit intelligent behavior that is indistinguishable from that of a human, not a trained laboratory monkey. However, as of now, no computer has passed the Turing Test.

Question 5

What is the term used to denote the playing of audio or video files while being downloaded from the Internet?

Accepted Answer

Streaming is the term used to denote the playing of audio or video files while being downloaded from the Internet. This allows the user to listen or watch the content in real-time without waiting for the entire file to download first. File transfer refers to the process of moving files from one location to another, recording refers to the act of capturing audio or video for later playback, and file animation is not a relevant term in this context.

Question 6

Les needs to send her wedding photos and video files over the Internet to her parents.What can she do to most efficiently send the files?

Accepted Answer

Compressing the files will reduce their size, making them easier and faster to send over the Internet. This can be done through various compression tools such as WinZip or 7-Zip. Editing, converting, or merging the files may not necessarily reduce their size, and may even result in a larger file size.

Question 7

What file conversion program can be used to compress multimedia files, making them easier to download from the Internet or send as an e-mail attachment?

Accepted Answer

WinZip is a file compression program that can be used to compress multimedia files, making them smaller in size and easier to download from the internet or send as an email attachment. It can also be used to compress and decompress other types of files, including documents and images. Apple's QuickTime, CorelDraw, and Grass Valley are not file compression programs.

Question 8

Data mining and business intelligence are seldom used to capture the knowledge stored in a knowledge management system.

Accepted Answer

Data mining and business intelligence are commonly used to extract insights and knowledge from a knowledge management system. These tools analyze the data and information stored in the system, identify patterns and trends, and provide valuable insights for decision-making and strategic planning.

Question 9

What involves using information systems to develop competitive strategies for people, organizations, or even countries?

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Many organizations actively attempt to convert tacit knowledge to explicit knowledge.

Accepted Answer

Yes, many organizations try to convert tacit knowledge (that which is in people's heads and difficult to articulate) to explicit knowledge (that which is documented and shared). This is typically done through processes such as training, mentoring, and knowledge sharing tools.

Question 11

What sense does the haptic interface relay in the virtual world?

Accepted Answer

The haptic interface relays the sense of touch in the virtual world, allowing users to feel sensations as if they were physically present in the environment. It can provide feedback on texture, vibration, and force, enhancing the immersion and realism of virtual experiences.

Question 12

Many groups use patents, copyrights, trade secrets, and Internet firewalls to keep prying eyes from seeing important knowledge that is expensive and hard to create.

Accepted Answer

Many groups, especially businesses and corporations, use these methods to protect their intellectual property and prevent competitors from stealing their valuable knowledge and innovations.

Question 13

A study found that a consulting firm was able to earn greater than 1,000 percent return on its knowledge management system.

Accepted Answer

The study found that the consulting firm was able to earn a 1,100 percent return on investment from its knowledge management system.

Question 14

Which of the following were early programming languages developed for, and used in, artificial intelligence applications?

Accepted Answer

LISP (List Processing Language) and PROLOG (Programming in Logic) were both developed specifically for and widely used in the field of artificial intelligence. FORTRAN and Pascal were more general-purpose languages.

Question 15

What technology is used to combine GPS maps with real pictures of stores and streets?

Accepted Answer

Augmented reality technology is used to combine GPS maps with real pictures of stores and streets. In augmented reality, digital information is overlaid onto the real world, creating an enhanced, interactive experience for the user.

Question 16

Which of the following file formats is used for audio files?

Accepted Answer

MIDI is a file format specifically used for audio files, particularly for music and sound synthesis.

Question 17

What name is given to special-purpose systems used to overcome disabilities or improve health?

Accepted Answer

Assistive technology refers to devices, software, or tools designed specifically to improve the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities and help them to engage more effectively in daily activities. These technologies can include everything from wheelchair ramps and hearing aids to personalized computer interfaces and advanced prosthetics.

Question 18

For over 20 years, expert system shells have been available to lessen the burden of programming, allowing nonprogrammers to develop and benefit from the use of expert systems.

Accepted Answer

Expert system shells have been available for over 20 years to help nonprogrammers develop and use expert systems.

Question 19

In order to train future doctors, the university invested in a system that can replicate an operation room with all the necessary details so the student doctors can safely practise and learn.What type of system would that be?

Accepted Answer

The answer of In order to train future doctors, the...

Question 20

What kind of tags contain small chips with information about products or packages that can be quickly scanned to perform inventory control or trace a package as it moves through the supply chain?

Accepted Answer

RFID tags (Radio Frequency Identification) are the type of tags that contain small chips with information about products or packages that can be quickly scanned to perform inventory control or trace a package as it moves through the supply chain. They use radio waves to communicate with a reader, allowing for easy tracking and identification of items. Smart sensor tags may also contain chips, but they are designed to collect data about the environment rather than just product information. Infrared and laser tags use light waves for communication and are not commonly used for inventory control or supply chain management.

Quiz 11: Knowledge Management and Specialized Information Systems