Artificial Intelligence MCQ Questions & Answer Part 1

Q 1. What is the term used for describing the judgmental or common sense part of problem solving?

A. Value based

B. Critical

C. Heuristic

D. Analytical

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Answer:-C. Heuristic

Explanation

A heuristic refers to a practical approach or guiding principle used to solve problems efficiently, especially when faced with complex or ill-defined situations. It involves using judgment or common sense to make decisions or find solutions. Heuristics are valuable in problem-solving because they allow us to reach conclusions quickly, even if they’re not always perfect or guaranteed to be optimal. In contrast, the other options do not specifically relate to the judgmental or common-sense aspect of problem-solving: Option B: Critical, typically refers to the analysis or evaluation of arguments or situations. Option C: Value-based, relates to decisions or actions guided by personal or organizational values. Option D: Analytical, pertains to a methodical or systematic approach to problem-solving, often involving detailed examination or decomposition of a problem. Therefore, the correct choice emphasizing the judgmental or common sense aspect of problem-solving is Option A: Heuristic.

Q 2. What stage of the manufacturing process has been described as “the mapping of function onto form”?

A. Distribution

B. Design

C. project management

D. field service

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Answer:-B. Design

Explanation

In the context of the manufacturing process, design refers to the stage where the functional requirements or specifications of a product are translated or mapped into its physical form or structure. This stage involves the creation of blueprints, schematics, or prototypes that embody the intended functionality and features of the final product. Option B: Distribution, Option C: Project management, and Option D: Field service do not specifically relate to the mapping of function onto form in the manufacturing process. Therefore, the correct choice for the stage described as “the mapping of function onto form” is Option A: Design.

Q 3. Which kind of planning consists of successive representations of different levels of a plan?

A. project planning

B. non-hierarchical planning

C. hierarchical planning

D. All of the above

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Answer:-C. hierarchical planning

Explanation

Hierarchical planning involves representing a plan at different levels of abstraction or granularity. It breaks down complex tasks into simpler subtasks, which are organized in a hierarchical structure. This approach allows for a clearer understanding of the overall plan by dividing it into manageable components, each with its own level of detail. Option B: Non-hierarchical planning doesn’t involve the representation of different levels of a plan in a hierarchical manner. Options C: All of the above and D: Project planning do not specifically address the representation of different levels within a plan. Therefore, the correct choice emphasizing successive representations of different plan levels is Option A: hierarchical planning.

Q 4. What was originally called the “imitation game” by its creator?

A. LISP

B. The Turing Test

C. The Logic Theorist

D. Cybernetics

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Answer:-B. The Turing Test

Explanation

The “imitation game” was originally conceptualized and named by its creator, Alan Turing, as a means to assess a machine’s ability to exhibit intelligent behaviour indistinguishable from that of a human. The test involves a human evaluator engaging in natural language conversations with both a human and a machine, without knowing which is which. If the evaluator cannot reliably distinguish between the human and the machine based on the conversation, the machine is considered to have passed the Turing Test. Option B: LISP, Option C: The Logic Theorist, and Option D: Cybernetics are not directly associated with the concept of the imitation game or the Turing Test. Therefore, the correct choice for what was originally called the “imitation game” by its creator is Option A: The Turing Test.

Q 5. Decision support programs are designed to help managers make:

A. budget projections

B. visual presentations

C. business decisions

D. vacation schedules

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Answer:-C. business decisions

Explanation

Decision support programs are specifically designed to assist managers in making informed decisions related to various aspects of business operations. These programs analyze data, provide relevant information, and offer insights to aid managers in evaluating alternatives and selecting the most appropriate course of action in the context of business decision-making. Option A: Budget projections may be a part of the decision-making process, but decision support programs encompass a broader range of business decisions beyond just budgeting. Option B: Visual presentations are a means of conveying information and insights derived from decision support programs, rather than the primary purpose of such programs. Option D: Vacation schedules are not typically within the scope of decision support programs, as they are more related to human resource management. Therefore, the correct choice emphasizing the purpose of decision support programs is Option C: business decisions.

Q 6. PROLOG is an AI programming language which solves problems with a form of symbolic logic known as predicate calculus. It was developed in 1972 at the University of Marseilles by a team of specialists. Can you name the person who headed this team?

A. Alain Colmerauer

B. Nicklaus Wirth

C. Seymour Papert

D. John McCarthy

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Answer:-A. Alain Colmerauer

Explanation

Alain Colmerauer was the person who headed the team that developed PROLOG at the University of Marseilles in 1972. PROLOG (Programming in Logic) is an AI programming language based on symbolic logic, particularly predicate calculus, and it’s known for its use in symbolic reasoning and rule-based problem-solving. Options B, C, and D are not associated with the development of PROLOG: Option B: Nicklaus Wirth is known for designing programming languages such as Pascal. Option C: Seymour Papert is known for his work in educational technology, particularly the Logo programming language. Option D: John McCarthy is recognized as one of the founders of the field of artificial intelligence and is associated with the development of the LISP programming language. Therefore, the correct choice for the person who headed the team that developed PROLOG is Option A: Alain Colmerauer.

Q 7. Programming a robot by physically moving it through the trajectory you want it to follow is called:

A. contact sensing control

B. continuous-path control

C. robot vision control

D. pick-and-place control

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Answer:-B. continuous-path control

Explanation

Continuous-path control involves programming a robot by physically guiding it through the desired trajectory or path. This is typically achieved by manually moving the robot arm or end effector along the intended path while recording the positions. Option A: Contact sensing control typically involves programming a robot to respond to physical contact with objects or surfaces. Option C: Robot vision control involves using visual data to guide the movements or actions of a robot. Option D: Pick-and-place control involves programming a robot to grasp objects from one location and place them in another. Therefore, the correct choice for programming a robot by physically moving it through the trajectory is Option B: continuous-path control.

Q 8. To invoke the LISP system, you must enter

A. AI

B. LISP

C. CL (Common Lisp)

D. both b and c

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Answer:-D. both b and c

Explanation

To invoke the LISP system, you can use either the keyword AI or LISP, or you can enter CL (Common Lisp). These are different ways to initiate the LISP environment. Option A: AI is one of the keywords used to invoke the LISP system. Option B: LISP is another keyword used to invoke the LISP system. Option C: CL (Common Lisp) is a third option to invoke the LISP system. Therefore, the correct choice is Option D: both b and c, as both LISP and CL (Common Lisp) can be used to invoke the LISP system.

Q 9. DEC advertises that it helped to create “the world’s first expert system routinely used in an industrial environment,” called XCON or:

A. PDP-11

B. Rl

C. VAX

D. MAGNOM

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Answer:-C. VAX

Explanation

DEC (Digital Equipment Corporation) advertised that it aided in the development of “the world’s first expert system routinely used in an industrial environment,” known as XCON. XCON was developed by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University in the 1970s to configure orders for DEC’s VAX computers. Option A: PDP-11 and Option B: Rl are not directly associated with XCON or the development of expert systems. Option D: MAGNOM is not relevant to the creation of XCON. Therefore, the correct choice regarding the system created with DEC’s help is Option C: VAX.

Q 10. Prior to the invention of time sharing, the prevalent method of computer access was:

A. remote access

B. telecommunication

C. batch processing

D. All of the above

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Answer:-C. batch processing

Explanation

Prior to the invention of time-sharing systems, the prevalent method of computer access was batch processing. In batch processing, users would submit their jobs to the computer operator, who would then compile these jobs into batches and execute them sequentially without user interaction. Results were typically obtained after the entire batch had completed processing. Options B and C are not accurate descriptions of the prevalent method of computer access before time-sharing: Option B: Telecommunication refers to the transmission of data over long distances and is not specific to computer access methods. Option C: Remote access implies accessing a computer system from a remote location, which became more prevalent with the advent of time-sharing systems but was not the prevalent method before that. Option D: “All of the above” is incorrect because Options B and C are not accurate. Therefore, the correct choice for the prevalent method of computer access prior to the invention of time sharing is Option A: batch processing.