ISQS Exam 3

What are four (or five or six) possible benefits of quantum computing listed in the article? In what way(s) can quantum computing make a difference vis-à-vis (compared to) classical (traditional) computing?

- Data processing- ability to perform many operations simultaneously, which comes in very handy if you're trying to look something up in a large database. With normal computing, an application would have to check every record in the database one at a time to determine if it matches the user's query, but with quantum, it can check many records at once. - Security- the technology lets people run many queries simultaneously, which could potentially make the entire encryption technology instantly insecure. To combat this, new solutions will be required that quantum technology can't break. - Running simulations- But by running these using quantum computing, the amount of parameters and variables they can analyze at once goes through the roof, allowing researchers to experiment on scales that would take classical computers years or even decades to run. - Artificial Intelligence- quantum computing can also help improve both the speed and efficiency of some of the most complex optimization problems AI is currently used in. For example, large factories may use machine learning to help maximize output by identifying how each individual process and component could be used most effectively, and quantum computers can help deliver insights faster and more accurately, leading to streamlined output, reduced waste, and lower costs.

What are the different types of AR, and what differentiates these types?

- Marker Based- (also called Image Recognition) uses a camera and some type of visual marker, such as a QR/2D code, to produce a result only when the marker is sensed by a reader. - Markerless- (also called location-based, position-based, or GPS) augmented reality, uses a GPS, digital compass, velocity meter, or accelerometer which is embedded in the device to provide data based on your locationOne of the most widely used. - Projection Based- works by projecting artificial light onto real world surfaces. Projection based augmented reality applications allow for human interaction by sending light onto a real world surface and then sensing the human interaction (i.e. touch) of that projected light. - Superimposition Based- either partially or fully replaces the original view of an object with a newly augmented view of that same object.

What are three of the "quantum properties" (e.g., superposition, etc.) discussed in the video? Try to understand and define these as best you can.

- Superposition- a state where there is a combination of being in two states (the penny is both heads and tails when spinning). - Entanglement- connecting two or more things that will be very difficult to separate them. - Interference- a way to control quantum states and amplify the kinds of signals that are towards the right answer then cancel the types of signals that are leading to the wrong answer.

What are some of the applications of reality technologies in business, and how are companies using these technologies specifically?

- VR remote training employees; mixed reality data organization; virtual reality communication and collaboration. - Google Translate- one of the most stunning augmented reality applications available. Using the camera on a mobile device, the app provides a real-time translation of text in the real world. - Virtual desktop- Slip on a supported head-mounted display, and the Windows desktop appears before you, floating in space. The VR wrapper supports web browsers, video streaming, and even software like Microsoft Office. . The most useful feature of Virtual Desktop is its ability to stretch the desktop almost infinitely far. - LiveViewRift- Conceived as a media player, the software allows locally stored video files, images, and video streaming sites like YouTube to be viewed directly on the head-mounted display. LiveViewRift offers distortion and field-of-view correction algorithms to fit traditional 2D media into the 3D space.

What does the article suggest businesses do to "build a data-savvy workforce"? How will each of these things help (e.g., not relying on the "HiPPO", etc.)?

1. Start from the top with data-driven leadership 2. Hire data-driven team members 3. Look within your existing ranks 4. Use data everywhere and embed it into your culture 5. Create your own data dictionary and tools strategy Remember that data is not everything 6. Remember that data is not everything

What are some applications of 3D Printing?

1. prototyping 2. manufacturing large entertainment models 3. low volume production and tooling 4. aerospace manufacturing 5. medical device solutions

What are some of the main concepts underlying 3D Printing, including definitions and how 3D Printing works generally?

3D printing refers to any manufacturing process which additively builds or forms 3D parts in layers from CAD data.

What are the methods of (or tools of the trade in) the maker movement? What kinds of machines are used?

3D printing, the Glow-forge (a laser used to slice through rigid material and carve designs), are used in the maker movement.

What is a "data-driven culture"? Is generating "lots of reports" or having "dterm-18ashboards throughout [the] organization" sufficient for having a data-driven culture? Why or why not?

A data-driven culture is when an organization's progress is measured using data rather than intuition or past examples. No, because it's only data-based.

What is the maker movement? How does this movement compare to old-style crafting?

A movement identified with 3D printing, new phase of companies rising up to provide craftspeople and innovators with compact versions of industrial tools. The willingness to embrace cutting edge manufacturing methods alongside or in place of traditional craftsmanship.

Based upon this definition (see your answer above), what technologies might be considered a robot, and conversely what technologies would not be considered a robot?

A robot would be something that works with humans to achieve a common goal, something that would not be considered a robot is something that is not physical or does not work with humans.

What is humanics, and what are its three basic pillars?

A way to understand and use data created by machines: 1. Technical ability, understanding how humans function and how to interact with them. 2. Data discipline, navigating a sea of information that's generated by these machines. 3. Human discipline, what we can do as humans in the foreseeable future that robots cannot

According to the article, what are some of the potential benefits of using drone technology?

Any task that involves real-world visual data of relatively large areas.

What is AR?

Augmented Reality Technology that adds digital elements to a live world, example would be something like Pokémon go.

What is a qubit? How is it different from a bit?

Can be any two level quantum system, such as a spin and a magnetic field, or a single photon. But it can be in any proportions of both states (1 or 0) at once. However, as soon as you test it, it will fall into one of the two states.

What is the problem that quantum computing is trying to solve vis-à-vis (compared to) classical (traditional) computing (see also the prior article)?

Classical computers have certain limitations. Moore's Law, roughly saying that the computing power doubles every two years, is slowly coming to an end, because of fundamental technological barriers related to further miniaturization. On the other hand, computers are operating linearly, processing task after task, and possible parallelization of calculations is limited by the Amdahl's law.

______________ is the ability to navigate the sea of information that is generated by machines.

Data literacy

Experimentation and rapid prototyping are not benefits of using machines such as 3D printers.

False

Quantum computers are very similar to classical computers.

False

Tableau "makes analyzing data ________, ________, and _______________ for everyone."

Fast, easy, and beautiful.

In what industries/ sectors does the article suggest there will be business applications for quantum computing?

Finance, insurance, energy sector, transportation, logistics, automotive, aerospace, chemicals/pharma, materials, blockchain, and cybersecurity.

In 3D printing, which of the following factors will be associated with thinner layers used to build the finished product? Select all that apply.

Finer resolution in the finished product. Fewer visible layer lines in the finished product. Less intensive post-processing work to complete the finished product.

What are some of the industries which will be impacted by the application of quantum computing, as discussed in the prep material?

Insurance Transportation Chemicals/ Pharma Cybersecurity

How do you think Tableau (or a similar visualization app/ platform) might help you in your future career (if at all)?

It can help represent data better and more clearly to your audience if you're giving a presentation.

According to the article, what are some of the benefits of making stuff?

It is now easier and quicker to make things to be sold.

What does Walmart hope will be the outcome of introducing robots, especially (but not limited to) in terms of its associates?

It will make stores more efficient, limit worker turnover. Provides them advantages over competitors. Manage labor costs.

How are advances in 3D Printing technologies and techniques "changing the game" for 3D Printing compared to traditional manufacturing?

Its faster and more cost effective.

What are KPIs, and how do they relate to data analytics and having a data-driven culture? What will having "a deep understanding of the metrics that influence those KPIs ..." do for organizations?

KPIs: key performance indicators. They help process all your data and create a data driven team that investigates trends, predicts outcomes, and discovers new insights.

Differentiate between the two forms of MR listed in this reading?

Mixed reality that starts with the real world, virtual objects are not just overlaid on the real world but can interact with it. In this case, a user remains in the real-world environment while digital content is added to it; moreover, a user can interact with virtual objects. Mixed reality that starts with the virtual world - the digital environment is anchored to and replaces the real world. In this case, a user is fully immersed in the virtual environment while the real world is blocked out.

With ________________________________, the digital environment is anchored to and replaces the real world.

Mixed reality that starts with the real world.

What are some of the potential uses of drone technology?

Mostly in delivering and expanding internet access. Also for inspections and surveys more quickly, to be the eyes and ears of the company.

What is the definition of a robot, according to many roboticists?

Physical Machine can sense its environment, think its next action, and plan its next move, they work together with people to provide human wants.

What are the positives the metaverse may provide? What are some of its downsides?

Pro's bring people togethe.r create lots of fun. offer that mysterious aura of alien worlds. make everything more enjoyable and more interesting. improve work at home and home schooling. Con's generate addiction. make you lose track of time. separate you from the real nature and the real world. overstimulate your senses.

_______________ augmented reality allows for human interaction by sending light onto a real world surface and then sensing the human interaction with that light.

Projection-based

"We're not envisioning _________________ completely replacing _________________ any time soon."

Quantum computers; classical computers.

Walmart is adding thousands of new robots to its stores to perform which of the following tasks? Select all that apply.

Scan boxes as they come off delivery trucks. Sort boxes by department onto conveyer belts. Scan shelf inventory. Scrub floors.

What are the benefits of 3D Printing? Be specific here.

Shorter lead time, design freedom, and lower costs.

The Tableau application allows you to "______, __________, _____________, or ________ your data in seconds."

Sort, Highlight, Drill Down, or Filter.

The Tableau application helps you to "see the ___________ in your data."

Stories

What does the article suggest the future work (i.e., jobs, skills, etc.) may look like? What numbers (both historical and future estimates) support these suggestions?

Suggests that future work will be replaces by AI, 800 million workers globally could be replaced. Half-life of s skill was 26 years, now its 4 and a half.

How is Texas Tech using reality technologies to help students with visual impairments?

The app helps visually impaired students navigate through their environment by connecting them with a mobility and orientation specialist, makes it much faster for visually impaired students because they have a real time person help them navigate there environment.

How does Google use data and analytics in their "People Analytics Department"?

They use data received for performance reviews and employee surveys. Analysis is used in terms of team productivity, employee happiness, and employee turnover.

According to the article, why is Walmart introducing robots in many of its stores?

They want the store workers to help out customers instead of doing menial labor like mopping or unloading boxes.

What kinds of tasks will these robots undertake?

They will take on repeatable, predictable, and manual tasks in stores.

According to the video, what kinds of things might quantum computers be used for?

To accelerate things that are really hard for classical computers. Simulating nature, machine learning

Differentiate between traditional manufacturing and 3D Printing.

Traditional takes much longer than 3D printing.

Tableau helps you to see the stories in your data.

True

"A group of ___ qubits can hold more than a million values at once."

Twenty

According to article, data are not really important unless you first understand what? Why might this be the case (and why is it the case for Google)?

Unless you are clear about the questions you need to answer. If you are not looking for any trends or anything like that in data then that data is just a bunch of numbers that are useless.

According to this reading, what differentiates AR, VR, and MR?

Virtual reality - immerses users in a fully artificial environment. Augmented reality - overlays virtual objects on the real-world environment. Mixed reality - not just overlays but anchors virtual objects to the real world.

How is AR different than VR?

Virtual reality is complete immersion in a technological world and completely shuts out the real world, can be transported into a number of real-world scenarios or other ones like riding a dragon.

According to the article, what is the metaverse?

defined most simply as a virtual world where people can socialize, work, and play.

What are the different ways VR is experienced?

gaming and immersive videos.

The Tableau application allows you to "bring all your data together _____________________ ________."

in one simple view.

"But what you really need to know, in computing terms, is that _________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________."

is that whereas a traditional computer running an operation on a set of data would have to proceed through every bit one by one, quantum computers can process it all simultaneously.

In Tableau, you can "keep on asking ____________ in the data until you ________________ ______________________."

question; until you discover the root cause.

Tableau is "designed to help you be _______, so you can make ________ _________, faster."

smarter; better decisions.

What are some of the things that a business can do to develop a data-savvy workforce? Select all that apply.

use data everywhere and embed it into your culture. start from the top with data-driven leadership.

Will quantum computing be suitable for every scenario a traditional (classical) computer attempts to solve?

won't be suitable for every scenario, but where it can be used, the effect it can have on certain operations is immense.

According to the article, what are some of the projections/ estimates for drones and their impact on business?

· Estimation that 170,000 commercial drones will be sold this year, a 58% increase since 2016. · Businesses and civil governments will spend $13 billion on drones between now and 2020. · Potential to replace $127 billion in current business· Agriculture drones will increase to $3.69 billion by 2022.