GDSC Info Session Quiz

What is the meaning of GPT in ChatGPT

• General Purpose Transformer

• Generative Pre-trained Transformer

• Global Predictive Technology

• Great Personalized Texts

Answer explanation

ChatGPT, which stands for Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer, is a large language model-based chatbot developed by OpenAI and launched on November 30, 2022, which enables users to refine and steer a conversation towards a desired length, format, style, level of detail, and language used.

Which custom chip powers Google Pixel smartphones?

• Apple A13 Bionic
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
• Samsung Exynos 990
• Google Tensor

Answer explanation

Google Tensor is a series of ARM64-based system-on-chip processors designed by Google for its Pixel devices. It was originally conceptualized in 2016, following the introduction of the first Pixel smartphone, though actual developmental work did not become in full swing until 2020.

1. What is the full meaning of GDSC?

• Google Designer Student Clubs

• Google Developer Student Clubs
• General Department of State Corporations
• Governmental Data Science Center

Answer explanation

Google Developer Student Clubs are university based community groups for students interested in Google developer technologies.

Who is considered the pioneer of modern computing?

• Albert Einstein
• Isaac Newton
• Thomas Edison
• Alan Turing

Answer explanation

Alan Mathison Turing OBE FRS was an English mathematician, computer scientist, logician, cryptanalyst, philosopher and theoretical biologist.

What is the name of the current GDSC Unilag Lead?

• Hafisah Anibaba

• Hafisah Alibaba

• Anthony Akpan

• Sodiq Akinjobi

When was GDSC officially launched by Google?

• 2017
• 2018
• 2019
• 2020

In the world of tech, what does "API" stand for?

• Application Programming Interface
• Advanced Programming Interface
• Application Performance Index
• Advanced Performance Index

Answer explanation

An application programming interface is a way for two or more computer programs to communicate with each other. It is a type of software interface, offering a service to other pieces of software. A document or standard that describes how to build or use such a connection or interface is called an API specification.

What is the most common programming language used for developing Android apps?

• Python
• JavaScript
• C++
• Java

Answer explanation

Java has been the official language for Android, but Kotlin has emerged as a popular choice for developers due to its modern features and ease of use. C++ and C# are also great choices for native apps, while Python is useful for scripting and rapid prototyping.

 What programming language is often associated with machine learning and artificial intelligence?

• JavaScript
• Python

• Java
• C++

Answer explanation

Python is the foremost programming language for artificial intelligence (AI) due to its unique combination of advantages. Its simplicity and readability make it an ideal choice for beginners and experts alike. Python boasts a vast ecosystem of AI-specific libraries and frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and scikit-learn, streamlining the development of AI models.

Which popular social media platform is known for its character limit on posts?

• Facebook
• Instagram
• X (Twitter)

• Snapchat

Answer explanation

Twitter's character limit, initially set at 140 characters and later expanded to 280 characters, is a defining feature of the platform.