Computer and Information Technology (Physics) Part-V

Total Questions: 50

41. Who is known as father of Artificial Intelligence? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2022]

Correct Answer: (b) John McCarthy
Solution:

John McCarthy was one of the most influential people in the field of computer science. He is known as the 'father of Artificial Intelligence (AI) because of his fantastic work in Computer Science and Al. McCarthy coined the term 'Artificial Intelligence' in the 1950s.

42. Which of the following is not a source of Artificial Intelligence bias? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2022]

Correct Answer: (d) Ability
Solution:

In the context of Al, bias can arise from various sources, including data collection, algorithm design, and human interpretation. Machine learning models, a type of Al system, can learn and replicate patterns of bias present in the data used to train them, resulting in unfair or discriminatory outcomes.

It is important to identify and address bias in Al to ensure that these systems are fair and equitable for all users.

43. With the present state of development, Artificial Intelligence can effectively do which of the following? [I.A.S. (Pre) 2020]

1. Bring down electricity consumption in industrial units

2. Create meaningful short stories and songs

3. Disease diagnosis

4. Text-to-Speech Conversion

5. Wireless transmission of electrical energy

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Correct Answer: (b) 1, 3 and 4 only
Solution:

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has a wide variety of applications in various fields. Al devices can effectively bring down electricity consumption in industrial units through energy monitoring and management.

Thus, statement 1 is correct. As per the NITI Aayog discussion paper on 'National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence # AIFORALL' (released in June 2018). Al can be effectively used in disease diagnosis and Text-to-Speech (or Speech-to-Text) conversations.

So, statement 3 and 4 are also correct. Statement 2 and 5 are incorrect with reference to Artificial Intelligence in present state of development. Hence, option (b) is the correct answer.

44. What is the name of the Air India's a Generative Al virtual agent powered by Microsoft's Azure Open Al service? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

Correct Answer: (a) Maharaja
Solution:

In 2023, Air India has become the world's first airline to have successfully deployed a Generative Al virtual agent, called "Maharaja', powered by Microsoft's Azure Open Al service.

Air India's Maharaja Al Agent manages an extensive spectrum of customer queries across 1,300 areas related to flight status, baggage allowances, packing restrictions, check-in, frequent flyer awards, airport lounge access, flight changes, refunds and more.

45. ChatGPT was developed by: [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

Correct Answer: (b) OpenAl
Solution:

ChatGPT (Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer) is a Al-based chatbot developed by OpenAl and launched on November 30, 2022. Based on a large language model, it enables users to refine and steer a conversation towards a desired length, format, style, level of detail, and language.

ChatGPT is a form of generative Al- a tool that lets users enter prompts to receive humanlike images, text or videos that are created by Al.

46. In computer terminology, U.S.B. stands for- [Uttarakhand U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2007]

Correct Answer: (a) Universal Serial Bus
Solution:

USB (Universal Serial Bus) is the most popular connection used to connect a computer to devices such as digital cameras, printers, scanners, and external hard drives.

47. The place where accessories are connected in computer is known as- [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2015]

Correct Answer: (a) Port
Solution:

The port works as an interface between the computer and other computer or peripheral. Monitor, keyboard, mouse and other parts of the computer are connected to the computer through the port. These ports are found in the motherboard.

48. 'Password' in computers protects- [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Mains) 2002]

Correct Answer: (c) Unauthorized access of the system
Solution:

The port works as an interface between the computer and other computer or peripheral. Monitor, keyboard, mouse and other parts of the computer are connected to the computer through the port. These ports are found in the motherboard.

49. Which infotech terminology used to find out the User's E-mail address? [U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A. (Spl.) (Pre) 2010]

Correct Answer: (c) Finger
Solution:

'Finger' protocol is used to find out the user's E-mail address.

50. In India, the term "Public Key Infrastructure" is used in the context of: [I.A.S. (Pre) 2020]

Correct Answer: (a) Digital security infrastructure
Solution:

In India, the term 'Public Key Infrastructure' (PKI) is used in the context of digital security infrastructure. PKI is the set of hardware, software, policies, processes and procedures required to create, manage, distribute, use, store and revoke digital certificates and manage public-key encryption.

It is part of digital security infrastructure as its purpose is to facilitate the secure electronic transfer of information for a range of network activities such as e-commerce, internet banking and confidential email.

It authenticates users and devices in the digital world. PKIs are the foundation that enables the use of technologies, such as digital signatures and encryption, across large user populations.