Question 1

Which of the following is not a feature of a neural network?

Accepted Answer

Neural networks' many features include 1)learning and adjusting to new circumstances on their own,2)learning and adjusting to new circumstances on their own,3)functioning without complete or well-structured information,4)coping with huge volumes of information with many dependent variables,and 5)analyzing nonlinear relationships in information.

Question 2

What is the process within a genetic algorithm of randomly trying combinations and evaluating the success (or failure)of the outcome?

Accepted Answer

Mutation is the process within a genetic algorithm of randomly trying combinations and evaluating the success (or failure)of the outcome.

Question 3

Which of the following offers an example of an intelligent agent that uses a multi-agent system?

Accepted Answer

An intelligent agent that utilizes a multi-agent system includes 1)a cargo transport system,2)book distribution centers,3)the video game market,4)and a flu epidemic are all complex adaptive systems.

Question 4

Which of the below offers a disadvantage for working virtually?

Accepted Answer

The advantages to working virtually are increases in worker productivity,decrease in real estate expenses for the company,and less cars on the roads alleviating the congested roadways.Disadvantages include fear among workers that they will jeopardize their careers by working from home,some workers unable to stay productive,the tendency for virtual workers to feel alone,secluded,and deprived of vital training and mentoring.

Question 5

Which of the below business processes would you find in the marketing and sales division?

Accepted Answer

Samples of business processes for the Marketing and sales division of a company include 1)promoting of discounts,2)communicating marketing campaigns,3)attracting customer,and 4)processing sales.

Question 6

Bob Silver loves playing a game called World of Warcraft where he has the capability to create his own character and even his own life-like environment.In which AI system would you categorize World of Warcraft?

Accepted Answer

Virtual reality a computer-simulated environment that can be a simulation of the real world or an imaginary world.It is a fast growing area of AI that had its origins in efforts to build more natural,realistic,multisensory human computer interfaces.

Question 7

What is a system that uses computerized advisory programs to imitate the reasoning processes of experts in solving difficult problems?

Accepted Answer

A system that uses computerized advisory programs to imitate the reasoning processes of experts in solving difficult problems is an expert system.

Question 8

What types of business decisions would an EIS use AI for?

Accepted Answer

Executive information systems are utilizing artificial intelligence to support unstructured strategic decision making.

Question 9

Which of the below business ideas is not using AI?

Accepted Answer

Artificial Intelligence simulates human thinking and behavior such as the ability to reason and learn.Its ultimate goal is to build a system that can mimic human intelligence

Question 10

What is an optimizing system that can find and evaluate solutions with many more possibilities,faster and more thoroughly than a human?

Accepted Answer

Anartificial intelligence system that is an optimizing system that can find and evaluate solutions with many more possibilities,faster and more thoroughly than a human is genetic algorithm.

Question 11

What is the process of learning from ecosystems and adapting their characteristics to human and organization situations?

Accepted Answer

Biomimicry is the process of learning from ecosystems and adapting their characteristics to human and organization situations.

Question 12

What is the mathematical method of handling imprecise or subjective information?

Accepted Answer

Mathematical method of handling imprecise or subjective information is fuzzy logic.

Question 13

Sears department stores used to plant employees in competitor stores to perform research and analysis.Recently the company implemented a system that can search competitor websites and provide comparisons of price,promotions,and availability and the system is saving time,money,and resources.What type of system did Sears implement?

Accepted Answer

A shopping bot is software that will search several retailer websites and provide a comparison of each retailer's offerings including price and availability.

Question 14

What is software that will search several retailer websites and provide a comparison of each retailer's offerings,including prices and availability?

Accepted Answer

A shopping bot is software that will search several retailer websites and provide a comparison of each retailer's offerings,including prices and availability.

Question 15

What is the viewing of the physical world with computer-generated layers of information added to it?

Accepted Answer

Augmented reality is the viewing of the physical world with computer-generated layers of information added to it.

Question 16

Which of the below categories of AI is used extensively in the finance industry to analyze situations where the logic or rules are unknown?

Accepted Answer

The finance industry is a veteran in the use of neural networks to emulate the way the human brain works by analyzing large quantities of information to establish patterns and characteristics in situations where the logic or rules are unknown.

Question 17

What is a haptic interface?

Accepted Answer

This is the definition of a haptic interface.

Question 18

What is a virtual workplace?

Accepted Answer

This is the definition of a virtual workplace.

Question 19

What is a computer-simulated environment that can be a simulation of the real world or an imaginary world?

Accepted Answer

Virtual reality is a computer-simulated environment that can be a simulation of the real world or an imaginary world.

Question 20

Which of the following is a special-purpose knowledge based information system that accomplishes specific tasks on behalf of its users?

Accepted Answer

Intelligent agent is a special-purpose knowledge-based information system that accomplishes specific tasks on behalf of its users.

Quiz 2: Decisions Processes: Value Driven Business