Deck 13: Artificial Intelligence and Automation

Question 1

Contextual computing lacks the ability to tailor a course of action to a user in a particular situation and environment based on what it knows about the user.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Integrating expert system capabilities into the user interface component can improve the quality and user friendliness of a DSS.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Genetic algorithms can examine problems without assumptions of what the correct answer should be.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

The user interface component of an expert system provides user-friendly access to the expert system.

Question 5

Decision makers use "what-is" analysis to monitor the effect of a change in one or more variables.

Question 6

Genetic algorithms are not yet being used with fuzzy logic systems.

Question 7

For expert systems to be successful, they must be applied to an activity that human experts have not handled in the past.

Question 8

An expert system is not a good choice when a lot of human expertise is needed to tackle a problem.

Question 9

In a GA system, the crossover technique tries combinations of different inputs and evaluates the results.

Question 10

In a GA system, the chromosome technique is a set of parameters that defines a proposed solution, and is usually expressed as a simple string of characters.

Question 11

An expert system should be used when well-structured numerical problems are involved.

Question 12

Intelligent agents are used for virtual catalogs.

Question 13

Robots are one of the most successful applications of artificial intelligence (AI).

Question 14

Artificial intelligence (AI)applications and technologies are more intelligent than traditional information systems.

Question 15

Fuzzy logic is used in refrigerators that set defrosting and cooling times based on usage patterns.

Question 16

Problems involving a combination of the five senses, such as taste and smell, are not suitable for expert systems.

Question 17

In the context of information technology, "what-is" decision-making analysis is used in systems that have the capability to report real-time information and predict what could happen in the future.

Question 18

Robots can be used in environments that are hazardous to humans.

Question 19

Fuzzy logic helps computers simulate greater precision when sufficient data about a situation is not available.

Question 20

Some robots have limited vision that is useful for locating and picking up objects, as long as the objects are isolated from other objects.

Question 21

Which is true of personal robots?

A)They have limited mobility.
B)They have sensory capabilities.
C)They have no speech capabilities.
D)They are used mostly in the manufacturing industry.

Question 22

Some contextual software is capable of sensing a user's mood.

Question 23

Which is an example of an expert system that can be applied to various financial applications?

A)DENDRAL
B)ASIMO
C)Shyster
D)PortBlue

Question 24

Which is a difference between information systems and artificial intelligence (AI)technologies?

A)Unlike AI technologies, information systems are programmed by knowledge engineers.
B)Unlike AI technologies, information systems are concerned with capturing and storing data.
C)Unlike information systems, AI technologies are concerned with retrieving and working with data.
D)Unlike information systems, AI technologies are designed and developed by system analysts.

Question 25

Scenarios that involve drawing on past experiences and responding to new information, such as seeing a friend who looks sad, are easy for computers to understand.

Question 26

In the context of decision makers using information technology, which decision-making analyses is available in spreadsheet programs, such as Microsoft Excel?

A)if-else analysis
B)if-continue analysis
C)what-if analysis
D)what-is analysis

Question 27

In a transaction-processing system,  if you enter a customer account number, the system displays the customer's current balance.  In this scenario, _____ decision-making analysis has been used to display the desired results.

A)if-else
B)if-continue
C)what-if
D)what-is

Question 28

Qualcomm has introduced a line of processors designed to expedite contextual computing.

Question 29

Which is an expert system used for monitoring what consumers are saying in blogs, comment sections, message boards, and Web-based articles?

A)ASIMO
B)SHINE
C)COGITO
D)DENDRAL

Question 30

_____ consist of common sense, rules of thumb, educated guesses, and instinctive judgments.

A)Turing machines
B)Heuristics
C)Quick response codes
D)Swift codes

Question 31

Improving access speed is one benefit of integrating an expert system into the database component of a DSS.

Question 32

In the context of applications of artificial intelligence (AI), _____ perform well at simple, repetitive tasks and can be used to free workers from tedious or hazardous jobs.

A)robots
B)electronic trackers
C)data mining agents
D)firewalls

Question 33

The knowledge base component of an expert system must include _____ knowledge, which consists of rules related to a problem or discipline.

A)meta-
B)heuristic
C)factual
D)subjective

Question 34

In the context of the knowledge base component of an expert system, _____ knowledge, enables an expert system to learn from experience and examine and extract relevant facts to determine the path to a solution.

A)meta-
B)factual
C)heuristic
D)dominant

Question 35

A(n)_____ consists of programs that mimic human thought behavior in a specific area that human specialists have solved successfully.

A)database system
B)spiral model
C)evolutionary model
D)expert system

Question 36

In the context of an expert system, a _____ works with the knowledge base management system to ensure that the knowledge base is as up to date as possible.

A)knowledge mining tool
B)knowledge acquisition facility
C)knowledge inference engine
D)meta-knowledge system

Question 37

What was the first expert system developed to determine the chemical structure of molecules?

A)ASIMO
B)SHINE
C)DENDRAL
D)COGITO

Question 38

What programming language is used for controlling robots?

A)Extensible Markup
B)Variable Assembly
C)Maya Embedded
D)Digital Command

Question 39

Contextual computing allows for tailoring a course of action based on what the computer knows about the user.

Question 40

Integrating NLP into the user interface component of a system makes it more difficult to use for decision makers who are not computer savvy.

Question 41

In the forward chaining technique, used by the inference engine component of an expert system, the _____ condition is evaluated first.

A)if
B)then
C)what-is
D)what-else

Question 42

The _____ characteristic of an intelligent agent demonstrates its ability to learn from previous knowledge and go beyond information given previously.

A)autonomy
B)adaptability
C)reactivity
D)mobility

Question 43

What characteristic of a sophisticated intelligent agent demonstrates its ability to operate with minimum input?

A)reactivity
B)mobility
C)autonomy
D)adaptability

Question 44

Which is true of case-based reasoning (CBR)?

A)It solves a problem by going through a series of if-then-else rules.
B)Each problem and its corresponding solution are stored on a global network.
C)Each case in a database shares a common description and keyword.
D)It matches a new problem with a previously solved problem and its solution.

Question 45

In a loan evaluation expert system, the _____ states why an applicant was approved or rejected.

A)explanation facility
B)user interface
C)inference engine
D)meta-knowledge

Question 46

Data-mining agents work with a _____, detecting trends and discovering new information and relationships among data items that were not readily apparent.

A)data warehouse
B)knowledge base
C)data catalog
D)knowledge hub

Question 47

What can serve as search engines, site reminders, or personal surfing assistants?

A)Monitoring and surveillance agents
B)Heuristic-data agents
C)Data-mining agents
D)Shopping and information agents

Question 48

In the backward chaining technique, used by the inference engine component of an expert system, the expert system starts with the goal, which is the _____ part, and backtracks to find the right solution.

A)if
B)then
C)else
D)what-is

Question 49

A _____ agent can be used to perform specific tasks for a user, such as remembering information for filling out Web forms.

A)surveillance
B)shopping
C)data-mining
D)personal

Question 50

_____ is one of the Rs involved in design and implementation of any case-based reasoning (CBR)application.

A)React
B)Reserve
C)Reason
D)Retain

Question 51

Which software is capable of reasoning and following rule-based processes?

A)Case-based reasoning systems
B)Intelligent agents
C)Enterprise resource planning systems
D)Quick Response codes

Question 52

The _____ characteristic of an intelligent agent demonstrates the agent's ability to migrate from one platform to another with a minimum of human intervention.

A)reactivity
B)adaptability
C)autonomy
D)mobility

Question 53

In the context of the components of an expert system, a(n)_____ is similar to the model base component of a decision support system.

A)user interface
B)knowledge base
C)inference engine
D)explanation facility

Question 54

In design and implementation of any _____ reasoning application, there are 4 Rs involved: retrieve, reuse, revise, and retain.

A)rule-based
B)adductive
C)deductive
D)case-based

Question 55

Intelligent agents demonstrate _____, which is the ability to select problems or situations that need attention and act on them.

A)adaptability
B)collaborative behavior
C)humanlike interface
D)reactivity

Question 56

The _____ characteristic of a sophisticated intelligent agent demonstrates its ability to interact with users in a more natural language.

A)humanlike interface
B)adaptability
C)collaborative behavior
D)reactivity

Question 57

Intelligent agents are also known as _____.

A)loggers
B)bots
C)reactors
D)routers

Question 58

_____ agents usually track and report on computer equipment and network systems to predict when a system crash or failure might occur.

A)Routing
B)Monitoring and surveillance
C)Data-mining and data-warehousing
D)Personal

Question 59

In the context of intelligent agents, a _____ displays product descriptions based on customers' previous experiences and preferences.

A)mirror site
B)generic report
C)virtual catalog
D)heuristic machine

Question 60

Which component of an expert system uses forward and backward chaining to manipulate a series of rules?

A)An explanation facility
B)A knowledge base
C)A user interface
D)An inference engine

Question 61

_____ use patterns to find solutions instead of using the if-then-else rules that expert systems use.

A)Virtual reality simulators
B)Artificial neural networks
C)Turing machines
D)Heuristic machines

Question 62

_____ was developed so that users could communicate with computers in human language.

A)Cryptanalysis
B)Natural-language processing
C)Context-aware software
D)Personal agent technology

Question 63

Which system carries the idea of GPS service further than simply telling you which route to take to arrive at a particular place?

A)Apple's Siri
B)Google Chat
C)Yahoo's doodle pad
D)YouTube

Question 64

Adding deductive reasoning to traditional database management system (DBMS)functions is a benefit of integrating an expert system into the database component of a(n)_____ system.

A)transaction processing
B)decision support
C)global positioning
D)executive information

Question 65

_____ are networks that learn and are capable of performing tasks that are difficult with conventional computers.

A)Storage area networks
B)Artificial neural networks
C)Enterprise private networks
D)Virtual private networks

Question 66

_____ is a process and procedure by which knowledge is gained through experience.

A)Data mining
B)Forward chaining
C)Machine learning
D)Backward chaining

Question 67

The size and complexity of the human language has made developing _____ systems difficult.

A)natural-language processing
B)database management
C)human biometric
D)virtual-reality language learning

Question 68

Learning capabilities can be added to a decision support system (DSS)by integrating it with a(n)_____.

A)expert system
B)ANN
C)database management library
D)natural-language processing system

Question 69

In the context of fuzzy logic, which defines membership in a black-or-white fashion?

A)A crisp set
B)A coded set
C)A mutable set
D)A dynamic set

Question 70

A natural-language processing (NLP)system provides a question-and-answer setting that is particularly useful with _____.

A)turing machines
B)simulations
C)databases
D)virtual terminals

Question 71

Which is a type of artificial neural network (ANN)that includes many layers to deal with complex problems that may have very large data sets?

A)Virtual computing
B)Sparse sampling
C)Compressive sensing
D)Deep learning

Question 72

GeneHunter is a hybrid product that combines artificial intelligence (AI)technologies using _____.

A)natural-language processing
B)speech systems
C)genetic algorithms
D)biometric systems

Question 73

Explanation capabilities can be added to a decision support system (DSS)by integrating it with a(n)_____.

A)expert system
B)artificial neural network
C)database management library
D)natural-language processing system

Question 74

In the context of adding artificial intelligence (AI)technologies to a decision support system's model base component, _____ can be added to include heuristics in the model base's analysis capabilities.

A)expert systems
B)firmware
C)spyware
D)virtual reality systems

Question 75

Which statement is true of integrating an expert system into the database component of a decision support system (DSS)?

A)It adds the capability to handle uncertainty
B)It reduces access speed.
C)It adds inductive reasoning to traditional database management system functions.
D)It complicates query operations.

Question 76

In the context of machine learning, an artificial neural network (ANN)is most likely used for:

A)oil and gas exploration.
B)portfolio development and analysis.
C)problems that require the use of if-then-else rules.
D)supplying explanations for solutions.

Question 77

Which statement is true of integrating an expert system into the database component of a decision support system (DSS)?

A)It reduces access speed.
B)It adds the capability to handle fuzzy data.
C)It adds inductive reasoning to traditional database management system functions.
D)It increases the time and cost of calculating data for models.

Question 78

_____ is designed to help computers simulate vagueness and uncertainty in common situations.

A)Virtual reality
B)Nanotechnology
C)Fuzzy logic
D)Turing machine

Question 79

TVs that adjust screen color and texture for each frame and stabilize the volume based on the viewer's location in the room demonstrates the use of _____.

A)fuzzy logic
B)finite automata
C)artificial neural capabilities
D)virtual reality simulations

Question 80

_____ are used with neural networks and fuzzy logic systems to solve scheduling, engineering design, and marketing problems.

A)Quick response codes
B)Biometric systems
C)Genetic algorithms
D)Feasibility prototypes