Reading Passage: Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a technology that enables computers and machines to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence. AI can recognize voices, understand languages, solve problems, and even learn from experience. Today, AI is used in smartphones, hospitals, schools, banks, and self-driving cars. In education, AI helps students by providing personalized learning and instant feedback. Although AI makes life easier and improves productivity, it should always be used responsibly. Humans must guide AI with good values, creativity, and critical thinking because AI cannot replace human emotions, kindness, or ethical decision-making.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a technology that enables computers and machines to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence. AI can recognize voices, understand languages, solve problems, and even learn from experience. Today, AI is used in smartphones, hospitals, schools, banks, and self-driving cars. In education, AI helps students by providing personalized learning and instant feedback. Although AI makes life easier and improves productivity, it should always be used responsibly. Humans must guide AI with good values, creativity, and critical thinking because AI cannot replace human emotions, kindness, or ethical decision-making.
Fill in the blanks
- AI is a branch of _________ that allows computers to make predictions and decisions to solve problems.
- Instead of following millions of static rules, AI systems often identify _________ in data to make decisions.
- _________ learning is a common form of AI where machines learn from data without being explicitly programmed for specific tasks. IBM
- Neural networks are modeled after the structure and function of the human _________. IBM
- Current AI systems are complex pattern-matching machines and do not possess _________ or self-awareness.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What is the primary goal of Artificial Intelligence? a) To replace all human workers. b) To perform tasks that typically require human intelligence. c) To create sentient beings with feelings. d) To write code for software developers.
2. Which term describes a subset of AI that uses algorithms to improve predictions based on data? a) Cybernetics b) Deep Logic c) Machine Learning d) Hardware Engineering
3. What are neural networks in deep learning modeled after? a) Digital circuits b) The human brain c) Fiber optic cables d) Internet architecture
4. Why is AI often used for repetitive tasks? a) It gets bored easily. b) It is less accurate than humans. c) It can process information quickly and consistently without breaks. d) It requires human supervision for every step.
5. Which of the following is a real-world application of AI? a) Natural language processing b) Computer vision c) Predictive modeling d) All of the above
6. What is “Artificial General Intelligence” (AGI)? a) A simple calculator program. b) A theoretical state where machines equal or exceed human intelligence. c) The current state of all smartphone assistants. d) A type of computer virus.
7. If an AI model is trained on biased data, what is the likely result? a) It will automatically correct the bias. b) It will ignore the data and act randomly. c) It may perpetuate or learn that bias. d) It will refuse to process the information.
8. What does “Computer Vision” allow an AI to do? a) Hear sound waves. b) See and identify objects. c) Write complex essays. d) Build physical hardware.
9. Which of these is a myth about AI? a) AI can process large amounts of data. b) AI can automate workflows. c) AI possesses consciousness and feelings. d) AI can identify patterns in data.
10. What is a key focus of the Cyber Olympiad syllabus? a) Learning to hack websites. b) Logical reasoning and computational thinking. c) Memorizing all known computer commands. d) Avoiding all use of digital technology.
