Introduction to Artificial Intelligence # MCQs Practice set

Q.1 What does AI stand for in Computer Science?

Artificial Inference
Artificial Intelligence
Automated Integration
Algorithmic Interaction
Explanation - AI stands for Artificial Intelligence, which refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines.
Correct answer is: Artificial Intelligence

Q.2 Which of the following is NOT a type of AI?

Narrow AI
General AI
Super AI
Mechanical AI
Explanation - Mechanical AI is not a standard term. The main types are Narrow AI, General AI, and Super AI.
Correct answer is: Mechanical AI

Q.3 Which of these is an application of AI?

Image recognition
Textbook writing
Manual accounting
Paper printing
Explanation - AI is widely used in image recognition, such as in facial recognition and object detection.
Correct answer is: Image recognition

Q.4 What is the main goal of AI?

To replace all human jobs
To create systems that can mimic human intelligence
To improve computer hardware
To reduce internet speed
Explanation - The core goal of AI is to simulate human cognitive abilities in machines.
Correct answer is: To create systems that can mimic human intelligence

Q.5 Which branch of AI deals with enabling computers to understand spoken language?

Computer Vision
Robotics
Natural Language Processing
Expert Systems
Explanation - NLP enables machines to understand, interpret, and respond to human language.
Correct answer is: Natural Language Processing

Q.6 Who is considered the father of Artificial Intelligence?

Alan Turing
John McCarthy
Geoffrey Hinton
Marvin Minsky
Explanation - John McCarthy coined the term 'Artificial Intelligence' in 1956 and is considered its father.
Correct answer is: John McCarthy

Q.7 Which test is used to measure a machine’s ability to exhibit human-like intelligence?

IQ Test
Turing Test
Loebner Test
AI Benchmark
Explanation - The Turing Test, proposed by Alan Turing, evaluates if a machine can mimic human responses indistinguishably.
Correct answer is: Turing Test

Q.8 Which of these is a common AI programming language?

Python
HTML
CSS
SQL
Explanation - Python is widely used for AI due to its libraries like TensorFlow, PyTorch, and scikit-learn.
Correct answer is: Python

Q.9 Which of the following best describes Machine Learning?

Machines hardcoded with rules
Machines learning from data and improving over time
Machines only storing data
Machines only following instructions
Explanation - Machine Learning is a subset of AI that allows systems to learn patterns from data.
Correct answer is: Machines learning from data and improving over time

Q.10 Which of the following is a real-world example of AI?

Self-driving cars
Manual bicycles
Analog clocks
Typewriters
Explanation - Self-driving cars use AI for navigation, object detection, and decision-making.
Correct answer is: Self-driving cars

Q.11 In AI, what does 'heuristic' mean?

A perfect solution
A practical method to solve problems
A random guess
A mathematical proof
Explanation - Heuristics are approximate methods used in AI to find good enough solutions efficiently.
Correct answer is: A practical method to solve problems

Q.12 Which of the following is a type of Machine Learning?

Supervised Learning
Compiler Learning
Binary Learning
Static Learning
Explanation - Machine learning includes supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning.
Correct answer is: Supervised Learning

Q.13 What is an 'agent' in AI?

A spy program
An entity that perceives its environment and acts upon it
A compiler
A programming bug
Explanation - In AI, an agent senses its environment and performs actions to achieve goals.
Correct answer is: An entity that perceives its environment and acts upon it

Q.14 Which of these is an example of computer vision?

Face detection
Grammar checking
Web browsing
Word processing
Explanation - Computer vision deals with interpreting visual data like images and videos.
Correct answer is: Face detection

Q.15 What is Reinforcement Learning based on?

Rewards and penalties
Direct instructions
Hardcoded rules
Random guessing
Explanation - Reinforcement learning allows agents to learn through trial and error, guided by rewards or punishments.
Correct answer is: Rewards and penalties

Q.16 Which search algorithm is used in AI for pathfinding?

Binary Search
Depth First Search
A* Algorithm
Quick Sort
Explanation - A* is a popular AI search algorithm for finding the shortest path efficiently.
Correct answer is: A* Algorithm

Q.17 Which of the following is NOT an AI domain?

Robotics
Natural Language Processing
Computer Vision
Spreadsheet Analysis
Explanation - While spreadsheets can store data, they are not a domain of AI.
Correct answer is: Spreadsheet Analysis

Q.18 Which company developed AlphaGo, an AI that defeated human Go champions?

OpenAI
DeepMind
Google Brain
IBM
Explanation - DeepMind, a subsidiary of Google, created AlphaGo which defeated world champion Go players.
Correct answer is: DeepMind

Q.19 Which AI system defeated world chess champion Garry Kasparov in 1997?

Deep Thought
Watson
Deep Blue
AlphaZero
Explanation - IBM’s Deep Blue defeated Garry Kasparov, marking a major AI milestone.
Correct answer is: Deep Blue

Q.20 Which of these is a disadvantage of AI?

Automation of repetitive tasks
Reduction of human error
Job displacement
24/7 availability
Explanation - While AI has many advantages, it may cause unemployment in certain industries.
Correct answer is: Job displacement

Q.21 What is the difference between Narrow AI and General AI?

Narrow AI is task-specific, General AI can perform any intellectual task
Narrow AI is faster, General AI is slower
Narrow AI is hardware, General AI is software
Narrow AI learns, General AI doesn’t
Explanation - Narrow AI specializes in one domain, while General AI aims to perform all cognitive tasks like humans.
Correct answer is: Narrow AI is task-specific, General AI can perform any intellectual task

Q.22 Which AI branch focuses on simulating human brain structures?

Neural Networks
Computer Vision
Reinforcement Learning
Genetic Algorithms
Explanation - Neural Networks are inspired by biological neurons and used in deep learning.
Correct answer is: Neural Networks

Q.23 Which of the following is a limitation of the Turing Test?

It measures only communication ability
It requires coding knowledge
It cannot test robots
It doesn’t use computers
Explanation - The Turing Test only evaluates linguistic imitation, not other aspects of intelligence.
Correct answer is: It measures only communication ability

Q.24 Which of these is an AI-powered virtual assistant?

Siri
Notepad
Calculator
Excel
Explanation - Siri, developed by Apple, is an AI-powered virtual assistant using NLP.
Correct answer is: Siri

Q.25 What is the process of training AI models on data called?

Compiling
Testing
Learning
Debugging
Explanation - In AI, training models to identify patterns in data is known as 'learning'.
Correct answer is: Learning