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1
What is an
algorithm
?
A filter to get rid of unnecessary information.
A list of instructions to instruct someone to do something.
A way to specifically solve advanced math problems.
A set of instructions designed to accomplish a task.
2
What is
model collapse
?
When a user-profile becomes overgeneralised and thus useless.
When an algorithm fails to take marginalised groups into consideration.
When generative AI begins to train on content generated by other AI.
When generative AI is unable to generate a response due to lacking memory.
3
What was Eliza's purpose?
To be a chat friend
To exhibit various personalities
To answer common questions
To be a therapist
4
How does digital rhetoric
differ
from traditional rhetoric?
Digital rhetoric expands on traditional by using digital tools.
Digital rhetoric is the rhetoric of algorithms whereäs traditional is not.
Digital rhetoric killed traditional in favour of the new digital age.
Digital rhetoric is the same as traditional but is more about oral media.
5
What university did Dr. Rea play Quidditch for?
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
The Unversity of Texas at Dallas
Texas Christian University
University of Delhi
6
What is the most
common factor
of clickbait?
Political views
Element of shock
News or recent media
Pop-culture or food
7
What was the
first
concept of autonomous vehicles?
The General Motors ‘Electronic Highway'
The Honda Civic
The Stanford Cart
WAYMO
8
Memes can be ____.
An algorithm for pushing propaganda.
A platform only for image sharing.
Just a way to spread humour.
A tool of digital rhetoric.
9
It is important to know the _______ of any set of instructions.
Authorship
Audience
Impact
Lenght
10
To write a
problem statement
you must know:
Who caused the problem, the type it is, and the reason for its existence.
The effects, options, and solutions.
The application of a solution, time limit, and side effects.
The background, people affected, and impact of the problem.
11
Why is Airbus' 'Bird of Prey' project based off of the common owl?
Because the owl's wings are extra efficient at high-speed flight.
Because the owl's wings will never generate a sonic boom.
Because the owl's wings naturally draw air to cool the bird.
Because the owl's wings are silent and have minimal turbulence.
12
Who was Eliza?
The first platform
The first algorithm
The first computer
The first chatbot
13
Which of the following is an
advantage
of a survey?
They are unbiased.
They provide detailed insight on usability.
They are fast & scalable.
They're easy for researchers to understand the background behind answers.
14
What is
clickbait
?
Eye-catching headlines designed to drive you to click on the link.
An algorithm that farms the user's data.
A platform in which misinformation is spread to mess with people.
Biased headlines that are generated to push a political agenda.
15
What did Estee Beck argue about algorithms?
Algorithms are persuasive.
Algorithms are dangerous.
Algorithms always discriminate against marginalised communities.
Algorithms have a horrible environmental impact.
16
Which of the following is
NOT
a rhetorical appeal?
Kathos
Ethos
Logos
Pathos
17
What is a
forum
?
A genre of writing.
A rulebook.
A website to sell products.
An online discussion.
18
The design of the
Shinkansen Bullet Train
is based off of _______.
The albatross
The white shark
The kingfisher
The owl.
19
What was the in-class activity we did to introduce algorithms?
Design a chatbot.
Construct a paper airplane.
Guide an Angry Bird to the pigs on Code.org.
Construct a paper crane.
20
What is Dr. Rea's hometown?
Littleton, Colorado
Tucson, Arizona
Suwanee, Georgia
Copell, Texas
21
What is a cultural transmission or imitation that spreads ideas, behaviours, or styles within a culture?
A story
An algorithm
A meme
A platform
22
What is
biomimicry
?
A principle of design of simplifying to biological basics.
A principle of design that uses the designs of plants to solve problems.
To use the strategies and designs of natures to solve mankind’s problems.
Eye-catching headlines designed to drive you to click on the link.
23
What does Siva Vaidhyanathan argue about social communities like Facebook?
They buy data from other companies to develop targeted ads for their users.
They use toxic methods to keep users on their platform.
They farm their users for data and prioritise user engagement.
They use algorithms to express their own biases and push propaganda.
24
What did we do in the game 'Harmony Square'?
Hire people for a fictional company using an algorithm.
Troll people by spreading disinformation.
Polarise a group of people by using an algorithm or a platform.
Combat a fake news cite to fight against the spread of disinformation.
25
What was the issue with 'Meena'?
Meeno could not understand complex English.
Meena was too informal with its answers.
Meena had limited mapped out responses.
Meena had an inherent bias against the user.
26
What is the primary
disadvantage
of autonomous vehicles?
The reduction in driver education.
The environmental impact.
The ethical implications of autonomy being liable for accidents.
The simplification of car design.
27
What does WAYMO use to drive?
Cameras, AESA radar, & preprogrammed routes.
GPS, pitot tubes, & static ports.
Sensors, LIDAR, autopilot, GPS, & cruise control.
LIDAR, sensors, cameras, & radar.
28
What is the
backbone
of a forum?
Research & publication of academic information.
To improve your writing skills.
Community discussions.
Moderation.
29
Nathan Ensmenger claims that ________ shapes technology and vice versa.
Demand
Rhetoric
Algorithms
Geography
30
Who said rhetoric is "a good [person] speaking well"?
Socrates
Quintillian
Aristotle
Sappho
31
What is the
difference
between misinformation and disinformation?
Misinformation is effective; disinformation is not effective.
Misinformation is not long-lasting; disinformation is long-lasting.
Misinformation based on opinions; disinformation based on improper facts.
Misinformation is not intentional; disinformation is intentional.
32
What was the
first
functioning electronic digital computer to be programmable?
The Colossus
ENIAC
Atanasoff-Berry Computer
Manchester Baby
33
Which of the following best describes a
user-persona
?
An outline of your personality.
A medium in which users use to navigate within a program.
A diagram that shows people information about yourself.
A fictional character to represent a user type.
34
What was the main idea of Mar Hick's 'Britain's Computer Revolution'?
The growth of technology and its connetion to the fight for racial justice.
The history of technological innovation in Britain from WW2 to today.
The growth of technology & fight for gender equality in Britain.
The developmental history of 'The Collosus' computer in Britain during WW2.
35
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36
Where is the
Lotus Temple
located?
New Delhi, NCT (India)
Guangzhou, Guangdong (China)
Seoul, Gyeonggi (South Korea)
Nha Trang, Khánh Hòa (Vietnam)
37
Which of the following is
NOT
a type of chatbot?
Research chatbot
Contextual chatbot
Keyword-recognition chatbot
Decision-tree chatbot
38
Who coined the term
'intersectionality'
?
Estee Beck
Ashley Rea
Safiya Noble
Kimberlé Crenshaw
39
Annette Vee argued that computer programming is like ________.
A literacy
An algorithm
A rhetorical appeal
A platform
