Advanced Debate 3 Overall Quiz Section 1

What does lethality refer to in the context of weapons?

• The cost of producing weapons

• The speed of weapon deployment

• The ability to cause death or harm

• The range of a weapon

Proliferation is best described as:

• A peace treaty between nations

• A ban on nuclear weapons

• A sudden decrease in military technology

• A rapid increase in weapons or technology

An autonomous weapon is one that:

• Can be used by anyone without a license

• Needs a human to fire it

• Makes its own decisions without human input

• Is controlled by remote operators only

The term ethicality means:

• How fast something works

• How morally acceptable something is

• How much money it costs

• How widely it's used

Which of these best describes collateral damage?

• When a mission is canceled

• When civilians or buildings are harmed unintentionally

• When soldiers are captured

• When targets are chosen randomly

If a drone mistakenly attacks a hospital, which concern is raised?

• Strategic delay

• Accountability

• Lethality

• Deterrence

Algorithmic bias may lead to:

• Faster war responses and fewer wars

• Completely fair targeting and implementation

• Discriminatory or unfair decisions by AI systems

• More creative strategies built by the population

Escalation in warfare means:

• Ending a conflict

• Increasing intensity / violence

• Promoting peace and trying to save yourself

• Sending aid to foreign countries

What is deterrence?

• A way to measure public opinion

• A strategy to avoid war by scaring the enemy

• A system of secret weapons

• A reward for good behavior in war

The militarization of AI refers to:

• Using AI to teach students

• Training AI to write books and resource manuals

• AI in military technology and operations

• Stopping the spread of AI