computer MCQs

9th • Chapter 10

50 Questions TextBook
1

Who first invented the term 'Artificial Intelligence' in 1956?

A
Allen Newell
B
Herbert A. Simon
C
John McCarthy
D
Kevin Ashton
2

In which decade did the development of expert systems that mimicked human decision-making occur?

A
1950s-1960s
B
1970s-1980s
C
1990s
D
2000s-Present
3

What is the subfield of AI that helps computers understand and talk to us in our language?

A
Computer Vision
B
Machine Learning
C
Deep Learning
D
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
4

Which of these is an example of an explainable (whitebox) AI algorithm?

A
Neural Networks
B
Deep Learning Models
C
Decision Trees
D
Reinforcement Learning
5

What does a decision tree use to help computers make decisions?

A
A set of 'if-then' rules
B
Complex neural networks
C
A series of questions like a flowchart
D
Finding a straight line in data
6

The term 'Internet of Things' was coined by Kevin Ashton in which year?

A
1956
B
1999
C
2011
D
1972
7

Which component of an IoT system detects and measures physical properties like temperature and motion?

A
Actuators
B
Devices
C
Networks
D
Sensors
8

What is a major risk associated with the vast amounts of data collected by AI and IoT devices?

A
Algorithmic Bias
B
Data Privacy
C
Lack of standardization
D
Computational complexity
9

If an AI system shows unfair outcomes because its training data was biased, what is this issue called?

A
Data Privacy Breach
B
A Whitebox Problem
C
Algorithmic Bias
D
A Network Failure
10

What technology enables computers to see and understand the visual world?

A
Natural Language Processing
B
Robotics
C
Computer Vision
D
Deep Learning
11

The first AI program, created in 1955 by Allen Newell and Herbert A. Simon, was called what?

A
ChatGPT
B
Deep Blue
C
The Logic Theorist
D
MYCIN
12

What is the name of the chess machine that represented a key milestone in 1997?

A
MYCIN
B
Deep Blue
C
Turing Test
D
AlphaGo
13

Which subfield of AI uses complex structures called neural networks inspired by the human brain?

A
Deep Learning
B
Natural Language Processing
C
Rule-Based Systems
D
Linear Regression
14

What are machines that can do tasks for us, like cleaning the floor or building cars, called?

A
Computers
B
Actuators
C
Sensors
D
Robots
15

Which type of AI algorithm has a decision-making process that is NOT easily interpretable?

A
Whitebox
B
Explainable
C
Blackbox
D
Rule-Based
16

Linear regression is a way to find the relationship between how many features?

A
One
B
Two
C
Three
D
Multiple
17

What component in an IoT system converts energy into motion to generate an output?

A
Sensor
B
Network
C
Actuator
D
Data Analysis Unit
18

What do rule-based systems use to make decisions?

A
Neural networks
B
'If-then' rules
C
Flowcharts
D
Data points on a line
19

What is considered a significant benefit of IoT in smart homes?

A
Playing games
B
Energy saving
C
Writing messages
D
Analyzing social media
20

When did ChatGPT, an AI-based model for understanding human-like text, get introduced?

A
1997
B
2011
C
2023
D
1956
21

What is an application of AI in the finance industry?

A
Automated irrigation systems
B
Fraud detection
C
Realistic game characters
D
Self-driving cars
22

Which AI subfield is concerned with teaching a computer by showing it lots of examples to figure out things on its own?

A
Machine Learning
B
Computer Vision
C
Robotics
D
Natural Language Processing
23

What is an example of NLP at work on your phone?

A
Adjusting screen brightness
B
Suggesting words to complete your sentence
C
Playing a video
D
Connecting to Wi-Fi
24

What is a recommended security measure for IoT devices?

A
Using simple passwords
B
Never updating the software
C
Encrypting data
D
Sharing data publicly
25

According to the text, which organization has developed guidelines for ethical AI?

A
Google
B
Procter & Gamble
C
IEEE
D
Dartmouth
26

What does GDPR stand for?

A
General Data Processing Rules
B
Global Data Protection Regulation
C
General Data Protection Regulation
D
Global Device Privacy Regulation
27

In what domain would AI be used for predictive analytics for crop yields?

A
Healthcare
B
Transportation
C
Agriculture
D
Gaming
28

What is a primary application of IoT in healthcare?

A
Smart traffic lights
B
Remote patient monitoring
C
Automated content generation
D
Targeted advertising
29

What technology do self-driving cars rely on to improve safety and efficiency?

A
IoT only
B
AI
C
Blockchain
D
Basic sensors
30

Unexplainable or blackbox algorithms often involve what?

A
Simple 'if-then' rules
B
Transparent decision-making
C
A series of questions
D
Complex computations
31

What does an actuator in an IoT system do?

A
Detects physical properties
B
Connects devices to the internet
C
Analyzes collected data
D
Acts on data to generate output
32

Which of the following is an example of AI application in E-Commerce?

A
Personalized product recommendations
B
Diagnosing diseases
C
Traffic management systems
D
Voice assistants like Siri
33

What is the function of 'Data Analysis' in an IoT system?

A
To convert energy into motion
B
To process and analyze data for insights
C
To connect devices to a network
D
To measure physical properties
34

In which year was the first chatbot created, according to the timeline?

A
1950
B
1956
C
1966
D
1972
35

What type of AI algorithm is particularly important in fields like healthcare and finance for trust and accountability?

A
Blackbox
B
Unexplainable
C
Explainable (Whitebox)
D
Deep Learning
36

What is a key societal challenge that AI and IoT have the potential to address?

A
Climate change
B
Lack of entertainment
C
Simple calculations
D
Social media engagement
37

What is the role of networks in an IoT system?

A
To perform specific tasks on a device
B
To collect data from the environment
C
To provide communication pathways to the internet
D
To analyze data in the cloud
38

AlphaGo, Google's reinforcement learning model, defeated a world champion in which game?

A
Chess
B
Checkers
C
Go
D
Poker
39

What is a key feature of machine learning?

A
It is explicitly programmed for every task
B
Computers learn from experience over time
C
It only uses 'if-then' rules
D
It cannot be used for pattern recognition
40

What does IoT enable between the physical and digital worlds?

A
Complete separation
B
Seamless integration
C
Increased complexity
D
Reduced security
41

How does AI enhance gaming?

A
By automating administrative tasks
B
By creating realistic characters
C
By monitoring crop health
D
By managing traffic
42

What is one way to mitigate algorithmic bias?

A
Using smaller datasets
B
Avoiding data analysis
C
Implementing guidelines for diverse data collection
D
Using only blackbox models
43

AI in social media is used for what purpose?

A
Personalized content recommendations
B
Optimizing vehicle performance
C
Diagnosing diseases
D
Remote patient monitoring
44

What happened in the year 2011 according to the AI history timeline?

A
The Turing test was proposed
B
The phrase AI was coined
C
Voice assistants were used
D
Deep Blue won at chess
45

Which of these is NOT a subfield of AI mentioned in the text?

A
Machine Learning
B
Data Mining
C
Computer Vision
D
Robotics
46

What is the main purpose of encryption in IoT security?

A
To make passwords easier to remember
B
To protect data from being intercepted
C
To update software automatically
D
To increase device speed
47

How does AI revolutionize workplaces?

A
By automating repetitive tasks
B
By increasing manual labor
C
By reducing the need for data
D
By making all decisions simple
48

What is an example of an IoT device in transportation?

A
A smart thermostat
B
A wearable health monitor
C
A connected vehicle
D
An AI-powered chatbot
49

What is the first step in the example decision tree for identifying an animal?

A
Check if it can fly
B
Check if it has fins
C
Check if it has feathers
D
Check if it is a mammal
50

What can linear regression predict based on the example given in the text?

A
Your grade based on study hours
B
The type of animal
C
The next word in a sentence
D
If a character should jump