CIS 22 QUIZ 9

Intelligent agents: (a) Assist in performing repetitive computer-related tasks. (b) Do not cross over with any of the other types of intelligent systems. (c) Are still in the design stages. (d) Do not integrate directly with tasks, but rather with users.

(a) Assist in performing repetitive computer-related tasks.

Which of the following statements is false? (a) Information agents search for information and store it for the user. (b) Information agents are used by Google to surf the Web sites in Google's index. (c) Monitoring-and-surveillance agents are also called predictive agents. (d) Personal agents take action on behalf of the user. (e) User agents automatically fill out forms on the Web from stored information.

(a) Information agents search for information and store it for the user.

Predictive agents are also called: (a) Monitoring and surveillance agents. (b) Personal agents. (c) Information agents. (d) Genetic agents.

(a) Monitoring and surveillance agents.

Watson, an expert system developed by IBM, appeared on the TV show Jeopardy. Watson: (a) Narrowly lost to its competitor. (b) Could produce only one answer to each question. (c) Tied with its competitor. (d) Froze up during the show because the questions were coming too rapidly.

(b) Could produce only one answer to each question.

Expert systems use what components in their inference engine? (a) Knowledge and rumors. (b) Facts and rules. (c) Facts and figures. (d) Equations and percentages.

(b) Facts and rules.

A genetic algorithm: (a) Is a method of problem solving that involves only one step. (b) Generates increasingly better solutions to a problem. (c) Converts inputs directly to outputs. (d) Decreases the number of babies conceived with genetic deficiencies.

(b) Generates increasingly better solutions to a problem.

Genetic algorithms: (a) Determine what a good solution is. (b) Process more possibilities than a human can. (c) Require more time than human decision making due to the lengthy decision-making process. (d) Produce the correct solution 75% of the time.

(b) Process more possibilities than a human can

Neural networks: (a) Can solve only relatively simple problems. (b) Simulate the concepts of the biological brain. (c) Can identify only longstanding patterns. (d) Are still in the planning stages.

(b) Simulate the concepts of the biological brain.

A neural network is one that (a) Simulates a group of people working together. (b) Simulates a biological brain. (c) Simulates a fuzzy network. (d) Simulates an expert system.

(b) Simulates a biological brain.

What is the name of IBM's computer is learning about medical practices? (a) Wilson. (b) Watson. (c) Wilbur. (d) Wendy.

(b) Watson.

Which of the following statements is false? (a) An intelligent agent is a software program. (b) Intelligent agents are also called bots. (c) Intelligent agents are always helpful. (d) Intelligent agents use export systems and fuzzy logic. (e) Intelligent agents perform repetitive computer-related tasks.

(c) Intelligent agents are always helpful.

Fuzzy logic uses data ranges and gives them a(n) (a) Average. (b) Median. (c) Label. (d) Variable.

(c) Label.

Watson can be best be described as a(n): (a) Research engine. (b) Analytical tool. (c) Question-answering system. (d) Information-processing system.

(c) Question-answering system.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of genetic algorithms? (a) Selection (b) Crossover (c) Transformation (d) Mutation

(c) Transformation

Compared to a human driver, an automated driver would (a) Stay alert. (b) Never get distracted by emotion. (c) Be able to look all directions at once. (d) All of these answers are correct.

(d) All of these answers are correct.

User agents: (a) Can check and sort a user's e-mail. (b) Take action on behalf of a user. (c) Can automatically fill out forms for a user. (d) All of these.

(d) All of these.

Which of the following best describes a genetic algorithm? (a) Creating categories of data ranges. (b) Using data and past situations to think like a human. (c) Processing data and digging deeper into a scenario. (d) Changing variables and running simulations. .

(d) Changing variables and running simulations.

Using fuzzy logic, two values will be considered the same even if (a) They are in different data ranges. (b) Only if they are within 10 data points of each other. (c) Only if they are within a factor of 2 of each other. (d) Even if they are at the extreme ends of a particular data range.

(d) Even if they are at the extreme ends of a particular data range.

_____ refer(s) to computer reasoning that deals with uncertainties by simulating the process of human reasoning.

(d) Fuzzy logic

Which of the following takes place when someone uses the expert system? (a) Knowledge acquisition. (b) Knowledge inferencing. (c) Knowledge representation. (d) Knowledge transfer.

(d) Knowledge transfer.

Neural networks learn by adjusting ___________ over time. (a) Dependent variables. (b) Independent variables. (c) Counter weights. (d) Weights.

(d) Weights.

Which of the following is not a limitation of expert systems? A. expert systems cannot work with incomplete or uncertain data B. a process might contain too many rules to work as an expert system C. a process might too vague to work as an expert system D. decisions made by expert systems might be a potential liability E. expert systems need to learn from their own mistakes

A. expert systems cannot work with incomplete or uncertain data

_______ is a branch of mathematics that deals with uncertainties by simulating the process of human reasoning. A. fuzzy logic B. Boolean logic C. neural networks D. genetic algorithms

A. fuzzy logic

Which of the following statements is false? A. information agents search for information and store is for the user B. information agents are used by Google to surf the Web sites in Google's index C. monitoring-and-survelliance agents are also called predictive agents D. personal agents take action on behalf of the user E. user agents automatically fill out forms on the Web from stored information

A. information agents search for information and store is for the user

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of natural intelligence? A. it is perishable from an organizational point of view B. it is easy, fast, and inexpensive C. it is erratic and inconsistent D. it is highly creative E. it makes use of a wide context of experiences

B. it is easy, fast, and inexpensive

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a genetic algorithm? A. selection B. mutation C. segmentation D. crossover

C. segmentation

Expert systems: A. solve problems that are difficult for human experts B. are based on procedural computer programing languages C. work in specific domains D. can apply to any business problem E. share characteristics with mainframe computing

C. work in specific domains

Which of the following statements about neural networks is incorrect? A. neural networks are adept at recognizing subtle, hidden, and newly emerging patterns B. neural networks are able to interpet incomplete inputs C. neural networks can assist users in solving a wide range of problems D. neural networks attempt to mimic human experts by applying expertise in a specific domain

D. neural networks attempt to mimic human experts by applying expertise in a specific domain

_______ are intelligent agents that constantly observe and report on some item of interest. A. Googlebots B. shop bots C. valet bots D. predictive pots

D. predictive pots

Which of the following statements concerning expert systems is false? A. the knowledge base contains facts B. the knowledge base contains rules C. an expert system can explain its recommendation D. the blackboard displays the recommendation E. expert systems cannot learn from their own mistakes

D. the blackboard displays the recommendation

A company has configured its computers to put any e-mail that contains the word "order" into a folder called "Possible Orders." This process is an example of which intelligent system? A. expert system B. neural network C. fuzzy logic D. genetic algorithms E. intelligent agent

E. intelligent agent

14) Information agents are a type of intelligent agent that deal with uncertainties by simulating the process of human reasoning

False

15) The only practical application of information agents is in the online retailing industry.

False

2) Like human intelligence, artificial intelligence is erratic and perishable.

False

3) Because AI mimics human intelligence, it has the capability to be creative.

False

4) Expert systems can only support decision makers but never replace them.

False

6) IBM's Watson technology is a better and faster version of search engines such as Yahoo! and Google.

False

Artificial Intelligence is exemplified when

Machines show the ability to learn.

1) The ultimate goal of AI is to build machines that mimic human intelligence.

True

5) Expert systems are very useful in unstructured decision-making environments.

True

9) _____ is(are) a branch of mathematics that deals with uncertainties by simulating the process of human reasoning. a) Fuzzy logic b) Boolean logic c) Neural networks d) Genetic algorithms

a

Hyo runs an ice cream shop with her family. They have a model that they created to give them flavor alternatives based on the ingredients that they have on hand. This process is an example of which type of intelligent system? Question options a) Expert systems b) Neural network c) Fuzzy logic d) Genetic algorithms e) Intelligent agent

a) Expert systems

23. Which of the following statements is false? a) Expert systems cannot replace decision makers. b) Expert systems apply expertise in a specific domain. c) Expert systems capture the expertise from a domain expert (a person). d) Expert systems can be embedded in larger systems. e) Expert systems follow a logical path towards a recommendation

a) Expert systems cannot replace decision makers.

Which of the following is not a limitation of expert systems? a) Expert systems cannot work with incomplete or uncertain data. b) A process might contain too many rules to work as an expert system. c) A process might be too vague to work as an expert system. d) Decisions made by expert systems might be a potential liability. e) Expert systems need to learn from their own mistakes.

a) Expert systems cannot work with incomplete or uncertain data.

Which of the following statements is false? Question options a) Information agents search for information and store it for the user. b) Information agents are used by Google to surf the Web sites in Google's index. c) Monitoring-and-surveillance agents are also called predictive agents. d) Personal agents take action on behalf of the user. e) User agents automatically fill out forms on the Web from stored information.

a) Information agents search for information and store it for the user

An expert system has a knowledge base and an inference engine. Question options a) True b) False

a) True

Expertise refers to the extensive, task-specific knowledge acquired from training, reading, and experience. Question options a) True b) False

a) True

Fuzzy logic defines subjective concepts. Question options a) True b) False

a) True

Intelligent agents use expert systems and fuzzy logic to create their behavior. Question options a) True b) False

a) True

A neural network has two layers of interconnected nodes. Question options a) True b) False

b) False

Artificial intelligence is perishable, whereas natural intelligence is permanent from an organizational point of view. Question options a) True b) False

b) False

Fuzzy logic cannot be used in the financial field. Question options a) True b) False

b) False

It is difficult to document the knowledge of artificial intelligence, but it is easy to document the knowledge of natural intelligence. Question options a) True b) False

b) False

One problem with expert systems is they decrease quality. Question options a) True b) False

b) False

Which of the following is not a characteristic of natural intelligence? Question options a) It is perishable from an organizational point of view. b) It is easy, fast, and inexpensive. c) It is erratic and inconsistent. d) It is highly creative. e) It makes use of a wide context of experiences.

b) It is easy, fast, and inexpensive.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of natural intelligence? a) It is perishable from an organizational point of view. b) It is easy, fast, and inexpensive. c) It is erratic and inconsistent. d) It is highly creative) e) It makes use of a wide context of experiences.

b) It is easy, fast, and inexpensive.

Which of the following is not an expert system activity? Question options a) Knowledge acquisition b) Knowledge domain c) Knowledge inferencing d) Knowledge representation e) Knowledge transfer

b) Knowledge domain

Which of the following is not an expert system activity? a) Knowledge acquisition b) Knowledge domain c) Knowledge inferencing d) Knowledge representation e) Knowledge transfer

b) Knowledge domain

Fuzzy logic could be used to define which of the following terms Question options: a) Gender b) Moderate income c) Age d) Address e) Income

b) Moderate income

Monitoring and surveillance agents Question options: a) Are utilized primarily by law enforcement and intelligence agencies. b) Observe and report an item of interest. c) Are a type of shopping bot. d) Can be employed only by certified users.

b) Observe and report an item of interest.

Monitoring and surveillance agents: a) Are utilized primarily by law enforcement and intelligence agencies. b) Observe and report an item of interest. c) Are a type of shopping bot. d) Can be employed only by certified users.

b) Observe and report an item of interest.

Which of the following is not one of the three layers of a neural network? Question options a) Input layer. b) Processing layer. c) Middle Layer. d) Output layer.

b) Processing layer.

Which of the following is not one of the three layers of a neural network? a) Input layer. b) Processing layer. c) Middle Layer. d) Output layer.

b) Processing layer.

12) Which of the following is not a characteristic of a genetic algorithm? a) Selection b) Mutation c) Segmentation d) Crossover

c

Which of the following statements concerning artificial intelligence (AI) is not true? Question options a) AI is concerned with studying human thought processes. b) AI attempts to re-create human processes in a machine. c) AI is being studied, but it has not yet been successfully implemented. d) Based on the Turing test, the intelligent systems exemplified in commercial AI products are far from exhibiting any significant intelligence.

c) AI is being studied, but it has not yet been successfully implemented.

Which of the following statements concerning artificial intelligence (AI) is not true? a) AI is concerned with studying human thought processes. b) AI attempts to re-create human processes in a machine. c) AI is being studied, but it has not yet been successfully implemented. d) Based on the Turing test, the intelligent systems exemplified in commercial AI products are far from exhibiting any significant intelligence.

c) AI is being studied, but it has not yet been successfully implemented.

Hyo runs an ice cream shop with her family. They just started letting customers fax in their ice cream orders. Sometimes the writing is hard to read, and Hyo's family has to guess what the customers have ordered based on what flavors the shop has. This process is an example of which type of intelligent system? Question options a) Expert systems. b) Neural network. c) Fuzzy logic. d) Genetic algorithms. e) Intelligent agent.

c) Fuzzy logic.

Which of the following is not one of the major benefits provided by expert systems? Question options a) Increased output and productivity b) Reliability c) Increased downtime d) Decreased decision-making time

c) Increased downtime

Which of the following is not one of the major benefits provided by expert systems? a) Increased output and productivity b) Reliability c) Increased downtime d) Decreased decision-making time

c) Increased downtime

A(n) _________ is type of intelligent agent that searches for information and then displays it to the users. a) Monitoring and surveillance agent. b) Personal agent. c) Information agent. d) Genetic agent.

c) Information agent.

Which of the following statements is false? Question options a) An intelligent agent is a software program. b) Intelligent agents are also called bots. c) Intelligent agents are always helpful. d) Intelligent agents use export systems and fuzzy logic. e) Intelligent agents perform repetitive computer-related tasks.

c) Intelligent agents are always helpful.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of artificial intelligence? Question options a) It is permanent. b) It is easy, fast, and inexpensive. c) It is highly creative. d) It tends to be effective only in narrow domains. e) It is consistent and thorough.

c) It is highly creative.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of artificial intelligence? a) It is permanent. b) It is easy, fast, and inexpensive. c) It is highly creative. d) It tends to be effective only in narrow domains. e) It is consistent and thorough.

c) It is highly creative.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of genetic algorithms? Question options a) Selection b) Crossover c) Transformation d) Mutation

c) Transformation

Which of the following is not an intelligent agent? a) Surveillance agent. b) Monitoring agent. c) User agent. d) Information agent.

c) User agent.

Which of the following is not a benefit of expert systems? Question options a) increased output and productivity b) capture and dissemination of scarce expertise c) increased decision-making time d) reliability e) works with incomplete, uncertain information

c) increased decision-making time

Which of the following is not a benefit of expert systems? a) increased output and productivity b) capture and dissemination of scarce expertise c) increased decision-making time d) reliability e) works with incomplete, uncertain information

c) increased decision-making time

Expert systems Question options: a) solve problems that are too difficult for human experts b) are based on procedural computer programming languages c) work in specific domains d) can apply to any business problem e) share characteristics with mainframe computing

c) work in specific domains

Expert systems: a) solve problems that are too difficult for human experts b) are based on procedural computer programming languages c) work in specific domains d) can apply to any business problem e) share characteristics with mainframe computing

c) work in specific domains

11) The approach that mimics the evolutionary, survival-of-the-fittest process to generate increasingly better solutions to a problem is referred to as ___________. a) Fuzzy logic b) Boolean logic c) Neural networks d) Genetic algorithms

d

16) ____ are intelligent agents that constantly observe and report on some item of interest. a) Googlebots b) Shop bots c) Valet bots d) Predictive bots

d

7) Which of the following statements about neural networks is incorrect? a) Neural networks are adept at recognizing subtle, hidden, and newly emerging patterns within complex data. b) Neural networks are able to interpret incomplete inputs. c) Neural networks can assist users in solving a wide range of problems. d) Neural networks attempt to mimic human experts by applying expertise in a specific domain.

d

What are the advantages of using a shopping bot? a) Fast results. b) Many options. c) Reviews available. d) All of these are correct.

d) All of these are correct.

Expert systems Question options: a) Are always used to replace decision makers. b) Are always used to support decision makers. c) Are typically used to support an entire company. d) Can be used to support or replace decision makers.

d) Can be used to support or replace decision makers.

Expert systems: a) Are always used to replace decision makers. b) Are always used to support decision makers. c) Are typically used to support an entire company. d) Can be used to support or replace decision makers

d) Can be used to support or replace decision makers.

The functional characteristics of genetic algorithms include all of the following except: a) Crossover. b) Mutation. c) Selection. d) Conversion.

d) Conversion.

_____ refer(s) to computer reasoning that deals with uncertainties by simulating the process of human reasoning. Question options a) Expert systems b) Artificial neural networks c) Speech understanding systems d) Fuzzy logic e) Computer vision systems

d) Fuzzy logic

Which of the following statements concerning expert systems is false? a) The knowledge base contains facts. b) The knowledge base contains rules. c) An expert system can explain its recommendation. d) The blackboard displays the recommendation. e) Expert systems cannot learn from their own mistakes.

d) The blackboard displays the recommendation.

An inference engine is Question options: a) a data mining strategy used by intelligent agents b) the programming environment of an expert system c) a method of organizing expert system knowledge into chunks d) a methodology used to search through the rule base of an expert system e) the user interface of an expert system

d) a methodology used to search through the rule base of an expert system

An inference engine is: a) a data mining strategy used by intelligent agents b) the programming environment of an expert system c) a method of organizing expert system knowledge into chunks d) a methodology used to search through the rule base of an expert system e) the user interface of an expert system

d) a methodology used to search through the rule base of an expert system

Which of the following statements is false? Question options a) In genetic algorithms, crossover means combining portions of good outcomes. b) Generic algorithms are best suited for decision making where there are thousands of solutions. c) Users have to tell the generic algorithm what constitutes a "good" solution. d) In genetic algorithms, mutation means randomly trying combinations and evaluating the outcome. e) All of these statements are true.

e) All of these statements are true.

Hyo runs an ice cream shop with her family. They have a model that they created to give them flavor alternatives based on the ingredients that they have on hand. The rules in this model are an example of __________ Question options a) an inference engine. b) Knowledge acquisition. c) Knowledge inferencing. d) Knowledge transfer. e) Blackboard.

e) Blackboard.

Hyo runs an ice cream shop with her family. They have configured their computer to put any e-mail that contains the word "order" into a folder called Possible Orders. This process is an example of which type of intelligent system? Question options a) Expert systems b) Neural network c) Fuzzy logic d) Genetic algorithms e) Intelligent agent

e) Intelligent agent

knowledge acquired through training, reading, and experience

expertise

10) Fuzzy logic has very limited applications and can be used only in the domains of mathematics and accounting.

false

mimics the evolutionary "survival-of-the-fittest" process to generate increasingly better solutions to a problem

genetic algorithm

searches through rule bases

inference engine

search for information and displays it to users

information agents

13) The application of genetic algorithms can be seen in new product development.

true

8) Neural networks are used to detect fraud in credit card transactions and insurance claims, to fight crime, and to gauge customer satisfaction.

true