Artificial Intelligence Overview

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What is the term for the stages an application goes through from development to production?

Operational phases

Release management

Deployment lifecycle

Delivery pipeline (correct)

What is a key challenge of deploying mobile apps?

Limited testing tools available

Managing server infrastructure

Asynchronous deployment process through app stores (correct)

High maintenance costs post-deployment

What is a key benefit of using a PaaS for DevOps?

Cost reduction in physical hardware

Access to legacy systems

Enhanced practitioner experience (correct)

Increased technical debt

What is the term for DevOps in the embedded-devices space?

Continuous engineering Signup and view all the answers

What is a common myth about DevOps?

It is only for 'born on the web' shops Signup and view all the answers

What type of artificial intelligence focuses on performing a specific task?

Narrow AI Signup and view all the answers

What system famously beat a world chess champion?

Deep Blue Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes AI that matches human intelligence?

Artificial General Intelligence Signup and view all the answers

Who is known as the 'father of AI'?

John McCarthy Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of teaching a computer to learn from data?

Machine Learning Signup and view all the answers

Which application of AI helps cars drive autonomously?

Computer Vision Signup and view all the answers

What is the ethical concern regarding AI systems perpetuating existing biases?

Algorithmic Bias Signup and view all the answers

What measure indicates how well an AI model performs?

Accuracy Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the AI's capability to adapt to new situations?

Generalization Signup and view all the answers

Which AI application is specifically used to analyze and understand images?

Computer Vision Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of regression testing?

To ensure new changes have not affected existing functionality Signup and view all the answers

Which testing level primarily evaluates the interaction between different software modules?

Integration Testing Signup and view all the answers

What does the acronym SDLC stand for?

Software Development Life Cycle Signup and view all the answers

Which technique focuses on testing software functionality without knowledge of its internal workings?

Black-box Testing Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a test oracle in software testing?

To compare actual results to expected outcomes Signup and view all the answers

Which application of AI is specifically used for creating personalized recommendations?

Recommender Systems Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of DevOps?

To streamline the software delivery process Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a collection of test cases?

Test suite Signup and view all the answers

Which type of testing evaluates the software's compliance with industry standards?

Compliance testing Signup and view all the answers

What is a defect in software testing?

A flaw that causes unexpected behavior Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates alpha testing from beta testing?

Alpha testing is performed by internal testers Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of static testing?

To identify defects without code execution Signup and view all the answers

What is a key benefit of using cloud for DevOps?

On-demand environment availability Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for identifying and removing defects in software testing?

Debugging Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

AI stands for Artificial Intelligence
Core areas of AI research include machine learning, natural language processing, and computer vision.
"Father of AI" is a debated title, typically associated with John McCarthy
Specific task AI focuses on performing a single, defined task (e.g., playing chess)
AI systems can understand and generate human language

AI Applications

AI enables autonomous vehicle navigation.
AI can express human emotions.
AI systems can perpetuate existing biases.
AI has the potential to cause existential risk to humanity.
AI can create realistic images and videos.
AI systems can explain their reasoning.
AI is used in healthcare (e.g., diagnostics).
AI is applied in finance.
AI assists in customer service.
AI assists in manufacturing, education, and agriculture.

AI Programming & Frameworks

Popular programming languages include Python.
Common frameworks for deep learning are TensorFlow and others.
Machine learning types include supervised learning (using labeled data), unsupervised learning (using unlabeled data), and reinforcement learning (through interaction with an environment).

AI Techniques and Tools

Data cleaning and preparation are key in AI model training.
The model's performance is measured to gauge efficiency.
AI systems can adapt to new situations.
AI is used in art, music, & game creation and analysis.
AI personalizes recommendations.
AI can detect cyberattacks.
AI translates languages and understands text.
AI interprets human spoken language.
AI observes human behavior.
AI assists with searches and tasks. AI assists with decision making.
AI can predict future outcomes and discover new knowledge.

Software Testing & Development

Software testing aims to identify and resolve defects .
System testing is the process of testing the complete system
Types of Software testing include black-box testing, white-box testing, and others.
The purpose of a test plan is to outline the strategy and scope for software testing.
Regression testing ensures new code changes don't impact existing functionality.
Performance testing assesses the software's functionality under load.
Security testing verifies software's security vulnerabilities.
User Acceptance Testing (UAT) evaluates if the software meets user needs.
DevOps aims to streamline software delivery.
Cloud services offer comprehensive software delivery solutions.

Continuous Integration/Continuous Development (CI/CD)

CI is the automated integration of code changes into a shared repository.
CD is the automated deployment of software updates.
Benefits include faster releases, improved collaboration, and reduction in errors and conflicts.
Techniques include automated builds, tests, and deployments.

Additional AI Concepts

Generative AI, Language Models, Explainable AI, AI in Healthcare, Algorithmic Trading are areas where AI is applied.
AI frameworks like PyTorch and TensorFlow.
AI methodology for training includes data preprocessing, training, evaluation, and improvement.

Other Concepts

Forecasting, Data mining, and change management are essential in AI and software development.
Specific AI tools such as Watson, Bluemix, and others support AI operations and development.
AI applications in fields like healthcare, finance, and cybersecurity are also important sectors for the technology.

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Dive into the fascinating world of Artificial Intelligence with this quiz that covers its core areas of research, applications, and programming frameworks. Explore how AI impacts various industries and its capabilities in understanding human language, navigating vehicles, and more!