1.5 Impact of Emerging Technologies

What is the primary function of artificial intelligence (AI)?

• a) To replace human workers

• b) To perform tasks required human intelligence

• c) To control robotic machines

• d) To design new technologies

Which of the following is an example of a machine learning application?

• a) Industrial robots

• b) Driverless cars

• c) A calculator

• d) A fixed-programmed robot

What is a key feature of augmented reality (AR)?

• a) It creates entirely new worlds
• b) It merges virtual objects with the physical world
• c) It requires special headgear to experience
• d) It is used only in gaming

Which technology allows users to immerse themselves in a computer-generated environment?

• a) Artificial Intelligence AI

• b) Virtual Reality VR

• c) Augmented Reality AR

• d) Machine Learning

Which of the following applications uses virtual reality (VR)?

• a) Pokémon GO!
• b) Airplane simulations

• c) Social media
• d) Voice recognition

Which example involves autonomous machines?

• a) A robot vacuum cleaner

• c) A smartphone app

• b) A self-driving car

• d) A traditional vehicle

What does Extended Reality (XR) include?

• a) Virtual Reality only

• b) Augmented Reality only

• c) Both Virtual and Augmented Reality

• d) None of the above

What is augmented reality used for in navigation?

• a) To provide a computer-generated environment

• b) To give extra information about locations

• c) To train astronauts

• d) To create virtual cars

What advantage does augmented reality provide in furniture shopping?

• a) It allows customers to try furniture in their room virtually

• b) It can provide discounts on furniture

• c) It helps customers pick the best furniture based on price

• d) It replaces the need for physical stores

Which of the following is true about machine learning?

• a) It requires explicit programming for every task

• b) It allows computers to learn from data and improve over time

• c) It cannot learn from examples

• d) It is only used in gaming