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Using Information Technology: A Practical Introduction to Computers and Communications, 5/e

Brian K. Williams
Stacey Sawyer

THE PROMISES OF THE DIGITAL AGE: Society & Information Technology Tomorrow

Chapter 10 Multiple Choice Quiz


1	Which area of AI research is composed of three parts-knowledge base, inference engine, and user interface?
		A)	Expert system
		B)	Fuzzy logic
		C)	Natural language processing
		D)	Neural network
		E)	None of the above


2	Which area of AI research projects a person into a sensation of three-dimensional space?
		A)	Genetic algorithms
		B)	Neural networks
		C)	Robotics
		D)	Virtual reality
		E)	None of the above


3	Which area of AI is relevant when analyzing the question of how long most people will wait for an elevator before getting antsy?
		A)	A-life
		B)	Expert systems
		C)	Fuzzy logic
		D)	Genetic algorithms
		E)	Neural networks


4	Which area of AI is utilized by U. S. Postal service mail sorters when they read aloud an incomplete address, and are given a reply of the correct ZIP code?
		A)	A-life
		B)	Expert systems
		C)	Genetic algorithms
		D)	Natural language processing
		E)	Virtual reality


5	Which area of AI is used by banks to spot irregularities in purchasing patterns within an individual account, which are often an indication of a stolen credit card?
		A)	A-life
		B)	Cyborgs
		C)	Expert systems
		D)	Genetic algorithms
		E)	Neural networks


6	Which area of AI is exemplified by drug implant systems such as those used with diabetic patients?
		A)	A-life
		B)	Expert systems
		C)	Genetic algorithms
		D)	Virtual reality
		E)	None of the above


7	Which area of AI is popular in helping consumers find online bargains?
		A)	A-life
		B)	Cyborgs
		C)	Expert systems
		D)	Genetic algorithms
		E)	Neural networks


8	Which area of AI would utilize a head-mounted display?
		A)	A-life
		B)	Cyborgs
		C)	Neural networks
		D)	Virtual reality
		E)	None of the above


9	Which of the following is not a good idea when writing a computer-friendly and recruiter-friendly résumé?
		A)	Choose the right paper and print
		B)	Include a conclusion
		C)	Never lie
		D)	Send your résumé as an e-mail attachment
		E)	Use keywords for skills or attributes


10	Which of the following is a good idea when writing a résumé that will be easily scanned by a computer?
		A)	Avoid double columns
		B)	Avoid exotic typefaces, underlining, and decorative graphics
		C)	Use standard 8-1/2 x 11" paper
		D)	All of the above
		E)	None of the above

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