Pre-Crime System: In Minority Report, the Pre-Crime division uses a system that predicts crimes before they happen. What real-world technology concept does this resemble?

Minority Report Technology Quiz

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12th Grade
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Medium
Jerry Chong
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 5 pts
Quantum computing
Predictive analytics
Neural networks
Blockchain
Answer explanation
The Pre-Crime System in Minority Report resembles the real-world technology concept of Predictive analytics, which also predicts future events based on historical data and trends.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 5 pts
Gesture-Based Interfaces: The film showcases Tom Cruise interacting with a 3D interface using hand gestures. Which technology has since made similar strides in real life?
Augmented reality (AR)
Virtual reality (VR)
Natural language processing (NLP)
Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs)
Answer explanation
The correct choice is Augmented reality (AR) as it has made similar strides in real life to gesture-based interfaces showcased in the film.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 5 pts
Personalized Advertising: In Minority Report, advertisements recognize individuals and tailor content to their preferences. What modern-day phenomenon is akin to this?
Social media targeted ads
Google search algorithms
Amazon product recommendations
Netflix personalized content
Answer explanation
Social media targeted ads are akin to personalized advertising in Minority Report as they recognize individuals and tailor content to their preferences.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 5 pts
Precog Abilities: The "precogs" in the film have psychic abilities to predict crimes. Which real-world field of study is somewhat analogous to this concept?
Quantum physics
Cognitive neuroscience
Astrology
Chaos theory
Answer explanation
Cognitive neuroscience is somewhat analogous to the concept of precog abilities as it studies the brain's cognitive functions and how they relate to behavior, similar to predicting crimes based on psychic abilities.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 5 pts
Holographic Displays: The film features stunning 3D holographic displays. What technology has made significant progress in creating similar visual experiences?
Laser projection
Nanotechnology
Quantum entanglement
OLED screens
Answer explanation
Laser projection technology has made significant progress in creating similar visual experiences to stunning 3D holographic displays.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 5 pts
Facial and Optical Recognition: The police use advanced facial and optical recognition systems. Which technology has seen substantial development in this area?
Biometrics
Lidar sensors
RFID tags
Quantum cryptography
Answer explanation
Biometrics technology has seen substantial development in the area of facial and optical recognition, allowing the police to use advanced systems for identification purposes.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 5 pts
Predictive Policing: The Pre-Crime system aims to prevent crimes before they occur. Which real-world application shares this goal?
Traffic management systems
Cybersecurity threat detection
Weather forecasting
Stock market prediction
Answer explanation
Cybersecurity threat detection is the real-world application that shares the goal of preventing crimes before they occur, similar to the Pre-Crime system in Predictive Policing.
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