Quiz on Artificial Intelligence and Jeopardy!

What does the term "artificial intelligence" refer to?

• Machines with a humanlike ability to reason and solve problems

• Only computers that can play games, or write short things like texts or stories

• Machines that can only perform calculations

• Human intelligence enhanced by technology

Who were the two top winners in the game show Jeopardy! before Watson competed?

• Ken Jennings and Brad Rutter

• John Smith and Jane Doe

• Alan Turing and Ada Lovelace

• Bill Gates and Steve Jobs

Watson was specifically designed to (a)  

• Challenge Jeopardy! champions
• Play chess against humans
• Write poetry
• Solve mathematical equations

What unique challenge does the game show Jeopardy! present?

• Contestants must provide the questions to given answers

• Contestants must solve puzzles before anyone else can to win points

• Contestants must sing songs

• Contestants must run a race

What was the purpose of downloading vast amounts of information from the internet for Watson?

• To improve its visual appearance

• To enhance its speed and to sell it to the government

• To provide it with the necessary facts

• To increase its size

How did Watson receive its clues during the Jeopardy! broadcast?

• Through audio from the host

• As digital text

• Via video feed

• From a live audience

What was Ken Jennings' reaction to his defeat by Watson?

• He was upset and disappointed

• He welcomed the new computer overlords

• He demanded a rematch

• He ignored the outcome

Match the following concerns with their potential outcomes regarding machines acquiring self-awareness.

• Advancements in medical technology.

• They might pose a danger to humans.

• Increased productivity and optimization.

• They might become more efficient.

• Potential threat to human safety.

• They could help in daily tasks.

• Assistance in household chores.

• They could improve human lifespan.

(a)   predicted that artificial intelligence could improve life for all humanity.

• Stephen Hawking
• Raymond Kurzweil
• Albert Einstein
• Alan Turing

What is the focus of weak AI?

• Solving complex problems

• Performing specific tasks

• Learning independently

• Understanding human emotions