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This section includes 154 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Computer Science knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 101. |
The Strategic Computing Program is a project of the: |
| A. | Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency |
| B. | National Science Foundation |
| C. | Jet Propulsion Laboratory |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» B. National Science Foundation | |
| 102. |
Who is considered to be the "father" of artificial intelligence? |
| A. | Fisher Ada |
| B. | John McCarthy |
| C. | Allen Newell |
| D. | Alan Turning |
| Answer» C. Allen Newell | |
| 103. |
A computer vision technique that relies on image templates is: |
| A. | edge detection |
| B. | binocular vision |
| C. | model-based vision |
| D. | robot vision |
| Answer» D. robot vision | |
| 104. |
In LISP, the function returns t if is a CONS cell and nil otherwise: |
| A. | (cons <object>) |
| B. | (consp <object>) |
| C. | (eq <object>) |
| D. | (cous = <object>) |
| Answer» C. (eq <object>) | |
| 105. |
A process that is repeated, evaluated, and refined is called: |
| A. | diagnostic |
| B. | descriptive |
| C. | interpretive |
| D. | iterative |
| Answer» E. | |
| 106. |
MLMenu, a natural language interface for the TI Explorer, is similar to: |
| A. | Ethernet |
| B. | NaturalLink |
| C. | PROLOG |
| D. | the Personal Consultant |
| Answer» C. PROLOG | |
| 107. |
Which type of actuator generates a good deal of power but tends to be messy? |
| A. | electric |
| B. | hydraulic |
| C. | pneumatic |
| D. | (B) and (c) above |
| Answer» C. pneumatic | |
| 108. |
Which company offers the LISP machine considered to be "the most powerful symbolic processor available"? |
| A. | LMI |
| B. | Symbolics |
| C. | Xerox |
| D. | Texas Instruments |
| Answer» C. Xerox | |
| 109. |
Visual clues that are helpful in computer vision include: |
| A. | colour and motion |
| B. | depth and texture |
| C. | height and weight |
| D. | a and b above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 110. |
The Al researcher who co-authored both the Handbook of Artificial Intelligence and The Fifth Generation is: |
| A. | Bruce Lee |
| B. | Randy Davis |
| C. | Ed Feigenbaum |
| D. | Mark Fox |
| Answer» D. Mark Fox | |
| 111. |
A Personal Consultant knowledge base contain information in the form of: |
| A. | parameters |
| B. | contexts |
| C. | production rules |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 112. |
Which of the following, is a component of an expert system? |
| A. | inference engine |
| B. | knowledge base |
| C. | user interface |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 113. |
The symbols used in describing the syntax of a programming language are |
| A. | 0 |
| B. | {} |
| C. | "" |
| D. | <> |
| Answer» E. | |
| 114. |
Which approach to speech recognition avoids the problem caused by the variation in speech patterns among different speakers? |
| A. | Continuous speech recognition |
| B. | Isolated word recognition |
| C. | Connected word recognition |
| D. | Speaker-dependent recognition |
| Answer» E. | |
| 115. |
Natural language processing is divided into the two subfields of: |
| A. | symbolic and numeric |
| B. | time and motion |
| C. | algorithmic and heuristic |
| D. | understanding and generation |
| Answer» E. | |
| 116. |
What of the following is considered to be a pivotal event in the history of AI. |
| A. | 1949, Donald O, The organization of Behaviour, |
| B. | 1950, Computing Machinery and Intelligence. |
| C. | 1956, Dartmouth University Conference Organized by John McCarthy |
| D. | 1961, Computer and Computer Sense. |
| Answer» D. 1961, Computer and Computer Sense. | |
| 117. |
An expert system differs from a database program in that only an expert system: |
| A. | contains declarative knowledge |
| B. | contains procedural knowledge |
| C. | features the retrieval of stored information |
| D. | expects users to draw their own conclusions |
| Answer» C. features the retrieval of stored information | |
| 118. |
The original LISP machines produced by both LMI and Symbolics were based on research performed at: |
| A. | CMU |
| B. | MIT |
| C. | Stanford University |
| D. | RAMD |
| Answer» C. Stanford University | |
| 119. |
The field that investigates the mechanics of human intelligence is: |
| A. | history |
| B. | cognitive science |
| C. | psychology |
| D. | sociology |
| Answer» C. psychology | |
| 120. |
A computer program that contains expertise in a particular domain is called an: |
| A. | intelligent planner |
| B. | automatic processor |
| C. | expert system |
| D. | operational symbolizer |
| Answer» D. operational symbolizer | |
| 121. |
In LISP, the function evaluates both and is |
| A. | set |
| B. | setq |
| C. | add |
| D. | eva |
| Answer» B. setq | |
| 122. |
In LISP, the function returns the list that results after the first element is removed (the rest f the list), is |
| A. | car |
| B. | last |
| C. | cons |
| D. | cdr |
| Answer» E. | |
| 123. |
If a robot can alter its own trajectory in response to external conditions, it is considered to be: |
| A. | intelligent |
| B. | mobile |
| C. | open loop |
| D. | non-servo |
| Answer» B. mobile | |
| 124. |
Elementary linguistic units which are smaller than words are: |
| A. | allophones |
| B. | phonemes |
| C. | syllables |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 125. |
The conference that launched the AI revolution in 1956 was held at: |
| A. | Dartmouth |
| B. | Harvard |
| C. | New York |
| D. | Stanford |
| Answer» B. Harvard | |
| 126. |
In LISP, the function returns t if is even and nil otherwise: |
| A. | (evenp <integer>) |
| B. | (even <integer>) |
| C. | (numeven <integer>) |
| D. | (numnevenp <integer>) |
| Answer» B. (even <integer>) | |
| 127. |
A network with named nodes and labeled arcs that can be used to represent certain natural language grammars to facilitate parsing. |
| A. | Tree Network |
| B. | Star Network |
| C. | Transition Network |
| D. | Complete Network |
| Answer» D. Complete Network | |
| 128. |
In LISP, the function (list-length ) |
| A. | returns a new list that is equal to <list> by copying the top-level element of <list> |
| B. | returns the length of <list> |
| C. | returns t if <list> is empty. |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» C. returns t if <list> is empty. | |
| 129. |
The new organization established to implement the Fifth Generation Project is called: |
| A. | ICOT (Institute for New Generation Computer Technology) |
| B. | MITI (Ministry of International Trade and Industry) |
| C. | MCC (Microelectronics and Computer Technology Corporation) |
| D. | SCP (Stategic Computing Program) |
| Answer» B. MITI (Ministry of International Trade and Industry) | |
| 130. |
A natural language generation program must decide: |
| A. | what to say |
| B. | when to say something |
| C. | why it is being used |
| D. | both (a) and (b) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 131. |
One of the leading American robotics centers is the Robotics Institute located at: |
| A. | CMU |
| B. | MIT |
| C. | RAND |
| D. | SRI |
| Answer» B. MIT | |
| 132. |
High-resolution, bit-mapped displays are useful for displaying: |
| A. | clearer characters |
| B. | graphics |
| C. | more characters |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 133. |
An AI technique that allows computers to understand associations and relationships between objects and events is called: |
| A. | heuristic processing |
| B. | cognitive science |
| C. | relative symbolism |
| D. | pattern matching |
| Answer» E. | |
| 134. |
The characteristics of the computer system capable of thinking, reasoning and learning is known is |
| A. | machine intelligence |
| B. | human intelligence |
| C. | artificial intelligence |
| D. | virtual intelligence |
| Answer» D. virtual intelligence | |
| 135. |
Arthur Samuel is linked inextricably with a program that played: |
| A. | checkers |
| B. | chess |
| C. | cricket |
| D. | football |
| Answer» B. chess | |
| 136. |
A KES knowledge base contains information in the form of: |
| A. | associations |
| B. | actions |
| C. | free text |
| D. | schema |
| Answer» E. | |
| 137. |
Prior to the invention of time sharing, the prevalent method of computer access was: |
| A. | batch processing |
| B. | telecommunication |
| C. | remote access |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» B. telecommunication | |
| 138. |
In LISP, the atom that stands for "true" is |
| A. | t |
| B. | ml |
| C. | y |
| D. | time |
| Answer» B. ml | |
| 139. |
What was originally called the "imitation game" by its creator? |
| A. | The Turing Test |
| B. | LISP |
| C. | The Logic Theorist |
| D. | Cybernetics |
| Answer» B. LISP | |
| 140. |
In LISP, the function returns the first element of a list Is |
| A. | set |
| B. | car |
| C. | first |
| D. | second |
| Answer» C. first | |
| 141. |
The hardware features of LISP machines generally include: |
| A. | large memory and a high-speed processor |
| B. | letter-quality printers and 8-inch disk drives |
| C. | a mouse and a specialized keyboard |
| D. | both (a) and (c) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 142. |
The primary interactive method of communication used by humans is: |
| A. | reading |
| B. | writing |
| C. | speaking |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 143. |
Decision support programs are designed to help managers make: |
| A. | budget projections |
| B. | visual presentations |
| C. | business decisions |
| D. | vacation schedules |
| Answer» D. vacation schedules | |
| 144. |
In LISP, the function assigns the symbol x to y is |
| A. | (setq y x) |
| B. | (set y = 'x') |
| C. | (setq y = 'x') |
| D. | (setq y 'x') |
| Answer» E. | |
| 145. |
Which kind of planning consists of successive representations of different levels of a plan? |
| A. | hierarchical planning |
| B. | non-hierarchical planning |
| C. | All of the above |
| D. | project planning |
| Answer» B. non-hierarchical planning | |
| 146. |
A bidirectional feedback loop links computer modelling with: |
| A. | artificial science |
| B. | heuristic processing |
| C. | human intelligence |
| D. | cognitive science |
| Answer» E. | |
| 147. |
In LISP, the function X (x). (2x+l) would be rendered as |
| A. | (lambda (x) (+(*2 x)l)) |
| B. | (lambda (x) (+1 (* 2x) |
| C. | (+ lambda (x) 1 (*2x)) |
| D. | (* lambda(x) (+2x1) |
| Answer» B. (lambda (x) (+1 (* 2x) | |
| 148. |
Seymour Papert of the MIT AI lab created a programming environment for children called: |
| A. | BASIC |
| B. | LOGO |
| C. | MYCIN |
| D. | FORTRAN |
| Answer» C. MYCIN | |
| 149. |
A series of AI systems developed by Pat Langley to explore the role of heuristics in scientific discovery. |
| A. | RAMD |
| B. | BACON |
| C. | MIT |
| D. | DU |
| Answer» C. MIT | |
| 150. |
Ambiguity may be caused by: |
| A. | syntactic ambiguity |
| B. | multiple word meanings |
| C. | unclear antecedents |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |