Year 8 revision

What was the name of the AI program, developed by Google, which beat the world Go champion?

• GoogleGo

• GoPro

• AlphaGo

• GoX

Answer explanation

The correct answer is AlphaGo, the AI program developed by Google that beat the world Go champion.

What techniques can also be employed by AI, similar to the ones used by Google?

• Recognise faces

• Translate between languages

• Show relevant advertisements to Internet users

• Drive cars

• All of the above

Answer explanation

All of the above options - Recognise faces, Translate between languages, Show relevant advertisements to Internet users, and Drive cars - can be employed by AI similar to Google's techniques.

(a)   are not currently in the process of being replaced by robots.

• Accountants

• Cleaners

• Sports referees

• Psychologists

Answer explanation

Psychologists are not currently in the process of being replaced by robots, as their work involves complex human interactions and emotions that are difficult for robots to replicate.

What was Professor Sharkey speaking of here in particular when he mentioned "severe attachment disorders that could wreak havoc in our society"?

• The impact of automation of jobs

• The use of technology in education

• The overuse of robots looking after children

• The impact of technology on the environment

Answer explanation

Professor Sharkey was referring to the overuse of robots looking after children, which can lead to severe attachment disorders that could wreak havoc in our society.

The use of robots being used as carers and the rise in people consulting an app instead of visiting a doctor is a good example of what type of concern?

• An environmental concern

• An ethical concern

• A legal concern

• A technological concern

Answer explanation

The use of robots as carers and people consulting apps instead of doctors raises ethical concerns regarding the impact on human interaction, privacy, and the quality of care received.

What of the following is NOT a downside of traditional retailing?

• Space must be rented, often in an expensive location

• Staff are needed to unpack deliveries

• You can have the item there and then

• Shelves must be restocked

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'You can have the item there and then' because it is a benefit, not a downside, of traditional retailing.

Every time you use your phone to make a call, data about the number you called, the time and date you called, and the duration of your call may be collected and stored. True or False?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

True - When making a call, data like the number called, time, date, and duration can be collected and stored for various purposes.

Why are small files called cookies used by commercial organizations?

• To recognize your computer when you visit the website

• To personalize the website for you, including targeting advertisements which may be of particular interest to you

• To track you as you navigate the website, and to enable e-commerce facilities

• All of the above

Answer explanation

All of the above options are correct because small files called cookies are used by commercial organizations to recognize your computer, personalize the website, target advertisements, track your navigation, and enable e-commerce facilities.

The British Government intelligence and security organization had to intervene in the design of an £11bn nationwide system of smart meters because it feared that the lack of security would enable hackers to cause a collapse in the National Grid. True or False?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The British Government intervened in the smart meter design due to security concerns, fearing a National Grid collapse. Therefore, the statement is True.

Is there a law which makes it compulsory to pre-install anti-virus software on all computers? True or False?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

There is no law that makes it compulsory to pre-install anti-virus software on all computers, hence the correct answer is False.