Artificial Intelligence

Question 1

What are the characteristics of an intelligent system?

Answer 1

The ability to:

• reason
• acquire and use knowledge
• perceive ideas
• manipulate objects

Question 2

What is weak AI?

Answer 2

• Makes the claim that some thinking-like features can be added to computers
• Based on the notion that if a machine appears intelligent, then it is intelligent

Question 3

What is strong AI?

Answer 3

• Makes the claim that computers can be made to think on an equal thinking level to humans
• Asserts that a computer should be able to compete intellectually with humans, and possible even surpass us

Question 4

What does ASIMO stand for?

Answer 4

Advanced Step in Innovative Mobility

Question 5

Explain biometrics and provide examples.

Answer 5

It is the study of measurable biological characteristics. in computing terms, it refers to the identification of people using their biological attributes eg, fingerprints, voice, retina, face, arm gestures and body movements

Question 6

What are the advantages of simulations?

Answer 6

• being able to experience real life situations, potentially dangerous ones, safely
• it’s practical - the program can be altered if needed

Question 7

What is AI?

Answer 7

• AI refers to the ability of computers to imitate human behaviour and thought processes
• It is the theory and development of computer systems able to perform tasks normally requiring human intelligence
• Also a branch of computer science