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WorksheetsTechnical Quiz- Round 2
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
Which AI model architecture, known for its use of an attention mechanism, is the foundation for models like GPT and BERT?
Convolutional Neural Network (CNN)
Recurrent Neural Network (RNN)
Transformer
Generative Adversarial Network (GAN)
What is "Federated Learning"?
A method where a central server collects all user data to train a single massive model.
A machine learning technique that trains an algorithm across multiple decentralized devices holding local data samples, without exchanging the data itself.
A type of reinforcement learning used in robotics.
A technique for compressing large neural networks.
In the context of AI, what does "Explainable AI" (XAI) aim to achieve?
To make AI models 100% accurate.
To allow AI to explain its purpose to other AIs.
To enable human users to understand, trust, and manage the decisions made by AI.
To automatically generate documentation for AI code.
A Generative Adversarial Network (GAN) consists of which two competing neural networks?
An Encoder and a Decoder
A Generator and a Discriminator
An Agent and an Environment
A Predictor and a Corrector
Which subfield of AI is concerned with creating agents that can learn optimal actions in an environment to maximize a cumulative reward?
Supervised Learning
Unsupervised Learning
Reinforcement Learning
Self-supervised Learning
What is the primary purpose of MLOps (Machine Learning Operations)?
To design new machine learning algorithms.
To sell machine learning models as a service.
To streamline the lifecycle of machine learning models, from development to deployment and maintenance.
To perform mathematical optimization of model parameters.
"Low-code/No-code" AI platforms are designed to:
Make AI less powerful but easier to build.
Be used only by expert data scientists.
Allow individuals with little to no programming experience to build and deploy AI applications.
Run AI models on low-power hardware.
What is the fundamental unit of information in a quantum computer?
Bit
Qubit
Node
Transistor
The quantum mechanical phenomenon where a qubit can exist in a combination of 0 and 1 states simultaneously is called:
Entanglement
Superposition
Quantum Tunneling
Decoherence
What is "Quantum Supremacy" (or Quantum Advantage)?
The idea that quantum computers will become self-aware.
A state where all classical computers are replaced by quantum computers.
The point at which a quantum computer can perform a specific calculation that is practically impossible for the most powerful classical supercomputer.
A marketing term with no real scientific meaning.
Which of the following is a major challenge in building practical quantum computers?
The slow processing speed of qubits.
The high power consumption compared to classical computers.
Quantum decoherence, where qubits lose their quantum properties due to environmental interaction.
The inability of qubits to represent the number zero.
Neuromorphic computing aims to create computer chips that:
Can withstand extreme temperatures.
Mimic the structure and function of the human brain's neural networks.
Use light (photons) instead of electrons for processing.
Are exclusively designed for running quantum algorithms.
Which security model operates on the principle of "never trust, always verify," requiring strict identity verification for every person and device?
Defense-in-Depth
Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA)
Perimeter Security Model
Access Control List (ACL)
What is a "Deepfake"?
A very sophisticated and hidden security vulnerability.
Synthetic media (video or audio) manipulated using AI to appear authentic, often used for malicious purposes.
An advanced form of data encryption.
A type of malware that hides deep within an operating system.
Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), pronounced "sassy," combines networking and security functions into a single, cloud-native service. Which two core technologies does it merge?
VPN and Antivirus
SD-WAN and a Security Service Edge (SSE)
Firewall and Email Gateway
Intrusion Detection System and Data Loss Prevention
Homomorphic encryption is a cryptographic method that allows:
Data to be encrypted multiple times for extra security.
Encryption keys to be shared securely over an insecure channel.
Computation to be performed directly on encrypted data without decrypting it first.
Data to be split and stored across multiple locations.
What is the goal of "threat hunting" in cybersecurity?
To respond to security alerts after an attack has been detected.
To proactively and iteratively search through networks to detect and isolate advanced threats that evade existing security solutions.
To predict future cyber attacks using machine learning.
To set up traps (honeypots) to catch attackers.
In blockchain, what is a "smart contract"?
A legally binding digital contract signed by lawyers.
A self-executing program with the terms of an agreement stored on the blockchain.
A secure hardware wallet for storing cryptocurrency.
A type of AI that manages blockchain transactions.
What is the primary difference between the Proof-of-Work (PoW) and Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus mechanisms?
PoS is older and less secure than PoW.
PoW relies on computational power (mining) to validate transactions, while PoS relies on validators staking their own cryptocurrency.
Only PoW can be used for creating NFTs.
PoS is used for public blockchains, while PoW is for private blockchains.
What is a Decentralized Application (dApp)?
An application that has been taken down from the internet.
A mobile app that does not require an internet connection.
An application that runs on a peer-to-peer (P2P) network, like a blockchain, instead of a central server.
A web application designed for anonymous users.
A Non-Fungible Token (NFT) represents:
A share of ownership in a cryptocurrency company.
A type of cryptocurrency that is interchangeable, like Bitcoin.
A unique digital asset whose ownership is recorded on a blockchain.
A secure method for financial transactions.
What is the core idea behind Web3?
A faster version of the current internet with more video streaming.
A vision for a new iteration of the internet based on decentralization, blockchain technologies, and token-based economics.
An internet where all content is created by artificial intelligence.
A version of the web exclusively for mobile devices.
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) aims to:
Create a new global central bank.
Make all financial services free of charge.
Recreate traditional financial systems (like lending, borrowing, and trading) using decentralized technologies, removing the need for intermediaries.
Offer financial advice using AI chatbots.
Which computing paradigm is designed to process data closer to the source of its generation to reduce latency and save bandwidth?
Centralized Computing
Cloud Computing
Edge Computing
Grid Computing
What is the main characteristic of "Serverless Computing"?
It allows developers to run applications without any servers at all.
The cloud provider dynamically manages the allocation of machine resources, and developers write and deploy code in the form of functions without worrying about the underlying infrastructure.
It is a type of computing that only works when disconnected from the internet.
It refers to using desktop computers as servers.
Function-as-a-Service (FaaS) is a core component of which cloud computing model?
Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS)
Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS)
Serverless Computing
Software-as-a
Function-as-a-Service (FaaS) is a core component of which cloud computing model?
Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS)
Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS)
Serverless Computing
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)
What is "Hybrid Cloud"?
A cloud service that is powered by a mix of solar and wind energy.
A cloud environment built exclusively for mobile applications.
A computing environment that combines a public cloud and a private cloud, allowing data and applications to be shared between them.
A theoretical model of a cloud that has not yet been built.
GitOps is a modern operational framework that uses Git as:
A code editor for cloud applications.
A single source of truth for declarative infrastructure and applications.
A replacement for cloud storage.
A tool to chat with other developers.
What is a primary advantage of 5G technology for the Internet of Things (IoT)?
It reduces the physical size of IoT devices.
It makes all IoT devices completely secure.
It provides ultra-low latency, high bandwidth, and the ability to connect a massive number of devices simultaneously.
It eliminates the need for batteries in IoT devices.
The concept of a "Digital Twin" refers to:
A backup copy of a user's personal data.
An AI-powered avatar of a person in a virtual world.
A virtual representation of a physical object, system, or process that is updated with real-time data.
A secure password that is identical for two different systems.
Augmented Reality (AR) technology primarily involves:
Creating a completely artificial, computer-generated world for the user to interact with.
Overlaying computer-generated images, sounds, and information onto the real world.
Transmitting sensory information directly to the brain.
Recording real-world events in 3D.
What is the "Metaverse"?
A new search engine developed by Meta (Facebook).
A collective virtual shared space, created by the convergence of virtually enhanced physical reality and physically persistent virtual space.
The server infrastructure that powers a specific social media app.
A type of data compression for 3D models.
Which technology enables everyday objects to be embedded with computing devices, allowing them to send and receive data?
Internet of Things (IoT)
Blockchain
Quantum Computing
Augmented Reality
Bioinformatics is an interdisciplinary field that primarily combines computer science with which other field?
Astronomy
Biology
Geology
Architecture
The term "Responsible AI" encompasses which of the following principles?
Performance, speed, and efficiency.
Fairness, accountability, transparency, and privacy.
Open-source code and free-to-use models.
Profitability and market disruption.
Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) are designed to:
Gradually get faster the more you use them.
Provide a native app-like experience within a web browser, including offline capabilities and push notifications.
Be the first version of an app before it is fully developed.
Only work on progressive-scan monitors.
What is "Chaos Engineering"?
A method of programming without any planning or design.
The practice of introducing random bugs into code to confuse attackers.
The discipline of experimenting on a software system in production in order to build confidence in the system's capability to withstand turbulent conditions.
Hacking into systems to demonstrate their weaknesses.
"Green Computing" is the practice of:
Using computers to design environmentally friendly products.
Writing code on computers with green-colored casings.
Designing, manufacturing, using, and disposing of computers and servers with minimal or no impact on the environment.
Developing software that simulates natural ecosystems.
Which innovation allows for the creation of physical objects from a three-dimensional digital model?
Virtual Reality
3D Printing (Additive Manufacturing)
Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
Rasterization
What is the main goal of the Rust programming language?
To be the easiest language for beginners to learn.
To provide memory safety and concurrency without needing a garbage collector.
To be the primary language for web front-end development.
To run on very old computer hardware.
The concept of "Datafication" refers to:
Securing data through encryption.
Deleting old and irrelevant data.
The transformation of social action into quantified data, allowing for real-time tracking and predictive analysis.
The process of visualizing data in charts and graphs.
What technology is often used to enable hyper-automation, which is the idea that anything that can be automated should be automated?
Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
Mainframe computing
Analog computing
Manual data entry
A "Light Field" display is an advanced form of visual technology that can:
Project images using lasers.
Recreate a 3D view of an object or scene that can be seen without special glasses.
Be viewed clearly in direct, bright sunlight.
Be folded or rolled up without breaking.
What is "Software 2.0"?
The second major version of a specific software application.
The idea that neural networks trained on data are a new and better way to write software, rather than programming it explicitly.
A new subscription model for software.
A software that can write its own updates.
What is "Generative Design" in engineering?
Designing products that generate their own electricity.
A design exploration process where AI is used to generate a wide range of design options that meet specific constraints.
A method for designing the user interface of generative AI models.
Designing products based on feedback from previous generations.
In networking, what does "Wi-Fi 6" (802.11ax) offer as a key improvement over previous generations?
A significantly longer range (several kilometers).
Better performance and efficiency in congested environments with many connected devices.
The ability to charge devices wirelessly through the Wi-Fi signal.
Perfect, unbreakable encryption.
The "API Economy" refers to:
The buying and selling of popular software applications.
The business model where a company's digital assets and services are made available to external developers and partners through Application Programming Interfaces (APIs).
An economy run completely by AI agents.
A stock market for technology companies.
What does a "Container" (like Docker) do in software development?
It physically contains the server hardware.
It packages an application and all its dependencies into a standardized unit for development, shipment, and deployment.
It's a secure folder for storing source code.
It's a user interface element for holding text or images.
"Dark Data" is a term for:
Information that is illegal or used on the dark web.
Data that an organization collects, processes, and stores during regular business activities, but generally fails to use for other purposes.
Data that has been corrupted and is no longer readable.
Encrypted data that cannot be accessed.
