Module 1 Flashcards
Foundations of AI
What is AI?
A. A subset of data analytics that utilizes statistical methods to optimize business processes.
B. A field of computer science that enables systems to perform tasks requiring human intelligence, such as learning, reasoning, and decision-making.
C. A technology focused solely on automating repetitive tasks in businesses.
D. An advanced computational framework designed exclusively for robotics applications.
B. A field of computer science that enables systems to perform tasks requiring human intelligence, such as learning, reasoning, and decision-making.
Question:
What are the common elements of AI technology?
Options:
A. Algorithms, machine learning, and data analysis
B. Technology, autonomy, human involvement, and output
C. Automation, robotics, and mechanical engineering
D. Cloud computing, blockchain, and virtual reality
B. Technology, autonomy, human involvement, and output
In which year did Alan Turing develop a test to determine whether a machine was intelligent?
Options:
A. 1936
B. 1943
C. 1950
D. 1961
C. 1950
What is machine learning?
Options:
A. A branch of AI that enables machines to learn and improve from experience without being explicitly programmed.
B. A process of training machines to display AI behavior.
C. A statistical method used to analyze historical data for forecasting purposes.
D. A technology that mimics human emotions to enhance user interactions.
B. A process of training machines to display AI behavior.
What are the 3 main types of machine learning?
Options:
A. Supervised learning, unsupervised learning, and reinforcement learning
B. Linear regression, decision trees, and neural networks
C. Automation learning, cognitive learning, and predictive learning
D. Statistical learning, algorithmic learning, and heuristic learning
A. Supervised learning, unsupervised learning, and reinforcement learning
What does it mean that an AI system is a socio-technical system?
Options:
A. It is exclusively driven by technical algorithms without human interaction.
B. AI influences society and society influences AI.
C. It focuses solely on the technical aspects of data processing and computation.
D. It is a system designed specifically for social media platforms and technical communication.
B. AI influences society and society influences AI.
What are the OECD’s 5 main dimensions for classifying AI systems?
- people and planet
- economic context
- data and input
- AI model
- tasks and outputs
What is not one of the OECD’s dimensions for classifying AI systems?
Options:
A. People and planet
B. Economic context
C. Data and input
D. Autonomous decision-making
D. Autonomous decision-making
When was the Dartmouth Conference, considered the birthplace of artificial intelligence, held?
Options:
A. 1945
B. 1950
C. 1956
D. 1960
C. 1956
What was the time period of the first AI summer?
Options:
A. 1943–1950
B. 1956–1974
C. 1980–1987
D. 1995–2000
B. 1956-1974
The first AI summer was characterized by?
Options:
A. The development of the first AI programming language, LISP, and the creation of ELIZA.
B. Rapid advancements in neural networks and machine learning algorithms.
C. The widespread commercial adoption of AI technologies in various industries.
D. A focus on robotics and the development of autonomous vehicles.
Correct Answer:
A. The development of the first AI programming language, LISP, and the creation of ELIZA.
What was ELIZA an example of in early AI research?
Options:
A. Early natural language processing
B. Machine learning algorithms
C. Autonomous robotics development
D. Neural network experimentation
A. Early natural language processing
When was the first AI winter?
Options:
A. Mid-1950s to mid-1960s
B. Mid-1970s to mid-1980s
C. Late-1980s to early-1990s
D. Early-2000s to mid-2010s
B. Mid-1970s to mid-1980s
How was the first AI winter denoted?
Options:
A. A period marked by decreased funding and interest in AI research due to unmet expectations.
B. A time of rapid advancements in neural networks and symbolic AI.
C. A phase characterized by the widespread adoption of AI technologies in industries.
D. A significant focus on robotics and machine learning innovations.
A. A period marked by decreased funding and interest in AI research due to unmet expectations.
When was the second AI summer?
Options:
A. Mid-1980s to late-1980s
B. Mid-1990s to early-2000s
C. Late-1980s to mid-1990s
D. Early-2000s to mid-2010s
A. Mid-1980s to late-1980s
What was a key characteristic of the second AI summer?
Options:
A. Expert and computer systems emulated human decision-making ability.
B. Neural networks became the dominant technology in AI research.
C. AI systems achieved widespread commercial adoption in robotics.
D. The development of natural language processing tools like ELIZA.
A. Expert and computer systems emulated human decision-making ability.
When was the second AI winter?
Options:
A. Late 1970s to early 1980s
B. Late 1980s to late 1990s
C. Mid-1990s to early 2000s
D. Early 2000s to late 2010s
B. Late 1980s to late 1990s
What was the highlight of the second AI winter?
Options:
A. Decreased interest and funding due to the end of the Cold War and the high cost of maintaining expert systems.
B. The rapid development of machine learning algorithms and neural networks.
C. The commercial success of AI systems in industrial automation.
D. Increased government funding for AI research due to geopolitical tensions.
A. Decreased interest and funding due to the end of the Cold War and the high cost of maintaining expert systems.