3.6 Cultural AI Quiz

What is one of the characteristics of machines in the workplace?

• Machines require regular breaks and holidays.

• Machines can work continuously without breaks or holidays.

• Machines are slower but more accurate than humans.

• Machines cannot perform dangerous tasks.

What has become difficult to distinguish due to advancements in speech synthesis systems?

• The difference between a machine and a human in person.

• The difference between various speech synthesis systems.

• The difference between talking to a real person or a machine on the phone.

• The difference between automatic and manual telephone systems.

What is a significant trend in employment due to technological advancements?

• Increase in manual labor jobs

• Decrease in automation in banking

• More jobs incorporating some form of automation

• Increase in the number of bank branches

What has been one impact of automation on the banking industry?

• More bank branches have opened

• Bank branches have increased the number of jobs

• A lot of bank branches have closed or reduced jobs

• Banking and online payments have become less efficient

How are some surgeries performed with the help of automation?

• Using robot arms controlled remotely

• By increasing the number of surgeons

• Without any technological assistance

• By training more human assistants

Why might robot arms be preferred for performing surgeries?

• They require more human control

• They are less accurate than humans

• They are much more accurate than humans

• They are slower than human surgeons

What is a common feature of many modern jobs according to the text?

• They require more human workers.

• They have some form of automation.

• They are less efficient than before.

• They are not influenced by technology.

Which companies use robots for sorting tasks?

• FedEx and UPS

• Royal Mail and Amazon

• Google and Microsoft

• Walmart and Target

What is an advantage of using robots for packing and sorting tasks?

• Robots require more breaks.

• Robots can get bored like humans.

• Robots move goods to the correct place quickly and consistently.

• Robots are less efficient than human workers.

Which of the following is an example of automation in military operations?

• Robots carrying out research

• Drones used for surveillance

• AI making business decisions

• Self-driving cars replacing taxis