Artificial Intelligence Comprehension Answers
Artificial Intelligence Comprehension Answers
1. Name the machine developed during the Second World War to crack the Enigma code.
the Bombe
limited memory
The ability of machines to solve complex problems in the same way that humans
can.
4. Give two reasons why research into the use of artificial intelligence increased after the
1950s.
• Until the 1950s, computers could carry out commands but not store them (they
• The first major conference about artificial intelligence happened in 1956. This
• Computers became cheaper to run after this time, meaning their use was
more widespread. Before this, they were only used by large organisations.
5. Explain why Deep Blue might not be able to beat Garry Kasparov in a chess rematch.
Deep Blue is an example of a reactive machine. This means it could not store or
learn from each of its matches with Kasparov. Kasparov could eventually beat
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6. Evaluate the potential development of self-aware machines in the future.
Student responses will vary but should include a benefit and a problem relating to
• Self-aware machines could make decisions for themselves and learn from their
experiences.
• This means they could solve more problems for humans without being specifically
programmed to do so.
• Self-aware machines understand their own needs and reason for existence.
• The line between human and machine would be blurred, and some people might
• There would be the potential for machines to make the wrong decision. This
unemployment.
7. Suggest an example of machine learning not already mentioned in the text.
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