CIS 111: Chapter 13

True or False: In deep learning, the computer learns using specific task algorithms rather than data representations.

F

Which of the following is a key component of haptic technology?

It provides feedback that is meaningful to the user.

A(n) _____ enables the expert system to draw deductions from the rules in the knowledge base in response to user input a. inference engine b. knowledge engineer c. software robot d. genetic algorithm

a

In which area is a computer hardware engineer knowledgeable? a. physical parts b. electronics c. computer programming d. desktop applications

a

The global 3-D printing market is projected to be ________ in 2022. a. $33.58 billion. b. $3.7 billion. c. $2.2 billion. d. $37 billion.

a

The term tactile perception refers to which sense? a. touch b. taste c. hearing d. sight

a

This aspect of the smart grid enables a utility to track customer usage remotely. a. two-way communications b. meter reader c. transformer d. substation

a

What term describes the a battery's energy per unit of weight? a. energy density b. cost per kilowatt hour c. ion d. None of these

a

Which of the following is a computer hardware certification? a. A+ b. Microsoft Digital Literacy Curriculum c. Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) for Developers d. All of these

a

Which of the following technologies uses a computer to create thousands or even millions of slightly varied designs and then tests and selects the best of them? a. genetic algorithm b. inference engine c. data mining d. cognitive science

a

Which of the following types of items produced using 3-D printing is not mentioned in this article? a. fabric b. historical replicas c. living tissue d. replacement parts

a

A personal 3-D printer can cost as little as a. $10,000. b. $2,000. c. $1,000. d. $500.

b

A(n) _____ is a programmer who specializes in building knowledge bases, each consisting of a set of rules that the computer will try to prove or disprove by asking a battery of questions. a. artificial agent b. knowledge engineer c. expert system d. intelligent agent

b

A(n) _____ is sometimes called a software robot, or bot. Select one: a. knowledge engineer b. intelligent agent c. expert system d. artificial agent

b

Between 2016 and 2026, the computer engineering job market is predicted to have what percent growth? a. 7% b. 5% c. 12% d. 1%

b

In _____, a person might interact with a computer by speaking or typing sentences. Select one: a. fuzzy logic systems b. natural language processing c. neural networks d. virtual reality

b

The IBM Watson supercomputer uses _____ to improve its performance in games of Jeopardy! played against humans. a. neural networks b. machine learning c. mutations d. fuzzy logic systems

b

Typically larger and a bit more formal than a skunkworks, a(n) _____ occupies the forefront of research & development efforts for such companies as Alphabet Inc. and Facebook. a. elite operations group b. special projects lab c. project team Incorrect d. collaboration lab

b

What type of battery can be as thin as a credit card? a. None of these b. lithium-polymer c. lithium-ion d. zinc-air

b

Where is haptic technology found? a. remote controls b. All of these c. amusement park rides d. vehicles

b

Which industry stands to be transformed by haptic technology? a. agriculture b. gaming c. None of these d. transportation

b

3-D printing and its possible effects on the economy make it a _____ technology. a. futuristic b. chaotic c. disruptive d. customizable

c

A _____, which simulates the physical workings of the human mind, is the ultimate attempt to model human intelligence. Select one: a. crossover b. genetic algorithm c. neural network d. fuzzy logic system

c

A(n) _____ operation is a loosely organized team allowed to pursue extreme innovation—often operating not only outside the corporate rulebook but also in a separate location away from the main corporate campus. a. top-secret b. elite c. skunkworks d. research & development (R&D)

c

Cognitive computing, which is also called _____ computing, aims to mimic the functioning of the human brain through greater interconnectivity among memory, processors, and communications. a. hybrid memory b. core c. neurosynaptic d. quantum

c

Hand-eye coordination, which is related to tactile perception, is called Select one: a. balance. b. mobility. c. dexterity. d. navigation.

c

How many drones are expected to be in US airspace by 2020? a. 13 billion b. 300,000 c. 7 million d. 10,000

c

Imagine a computer that can read a set of news articles on any topic, understand what it has read, and write a report summarizing what it has learned. To do these things, the computer must have a a. fuzzy logic system. b. machine language interface. c. natural language interface. d. neural network.

c

In addition to prototyping, 3-D printing can be used for a. deconstruction. b. layering. c. direct digital manufacturing. d. DNA printing.

c

Random variations of algorithms are called a. inferences. b. data masses. c. mutations. d. crossovers.

c

Smart equipment on the smart grid communicates with the utility's Select one: a. smart meter. b. substation. c. Network Operations Center. d. in-home display.

c

The existing electric grid in the United States was built in the a. eighteenth century. b. twenty-first century. c. nineteenth century. d. twentieth century.

c

Which of the following is an important skill for computer engineering? a. teamwork skills b. critical thinking skills c. All f these d. communication skills

c

Which of the following statements does not describe graphene? a. It's harder than a diamond. b. It's a sheet of graphite that's one atom thick. c. It can be injection molded into a variety of complex shapes. d. It can conduct electricity 1,000 times better than copper.

c

Which of the following technologies can be used to create more of a natural interface between humans and machines? a. virtual reality b. machine learning c. speech recognition d. neural networks

c

Who offers the Java SE Programmer Certification? a. Adobe b. Microsoft c. Oracle d. None of these

c

In a genetic algorithm, the use of a(n) _____ in the selection process means that the most successful mutations are mixed to produce a new generation of "offspring." a. hybrid b. adaptation c. mixed mutation d. crossover

d

In some cases, consumers can add one of these to connect with the smart meter and track electricity consumption themselves. a. substation b. thermostat c. transformer d. in-home display

d

Related to perception, _____ deals with the science of moving a mobile robot through an environment. Select one: a. locomotion b. hand-eye coordination c. dexterity d. navigation

d

The virtual first-down lines and other status lines you see on the field when watching a football game on TV are created with which of the following? a. virtual reality (VR) b. video teleconference (VTC) c. liquid crystal display (LCD) Incorrect d. augmented reality (AR)

d

Two popular approaches to 3-D printing are called fused deposition modeling and a. plastic extrusion. b. stereography. c. layer spraying. d. stereolithography.

d

Using carbon _____ might make it possible to create more compact processors, which would operate much faster and conserve power. a. memory cubes b. memristors c. RAM d. nanotubes

d

What is parallelism? a. another term for superposition b. the ability to have two calculations performed at once c. the arrangement of qubits in a quantum computer d. the ability to perform many calculations at once

d

What is superposition? a. All of these b. the ability to perform several calculations at once c. the position of a number on a wavelength d. the ability to store all states of a number together in a qubit

d

Which consumer demand is met by the use of drones? a. product quality b. product price c. All of these d. delivery time

d

Which field is benefiting from haptic technology? a. dental b. medical c. virtual reality d. All of these

d

Which of the following cannot presently be used by a fuel cell to generate power? a. biogas b. hydrogen c. methanol d. zinc

d

Which of the following is a cost-effective, practical way for industry professionals to keep up with technology? a. getting a second job b. going back to college full time c. None of these d. earning a certification

d

Which of the following statements does not describe a fuzzy logic system? a. It attempts to simulate real-world conditions. b. It attempts to work naturally with the user by piecing together an answer, similarly to what a traditional expert system does. c. It uses deliberately vague terminology, such as very probable and reasonable. d. It demands precise yes/no or numerical information.

d

Within a company or business, _____ is the process of creating and commercializing new technologies and products for new markets. a. collaboration & communication (C&C) b. smart technology creation (STC) c. special projects consideration (SPC) d. research & development (R&D)

d

_____ requires maintaining balance within an endlessly changing set of variables, such as walking up a hill or down a flight of stairs. a. Navigation b. Perception c. Dexterity d. Locomotion

d