Emerging Trends

Topics in this chapter

• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• Cloud and Edge Computing
• Blockchain and Distributed Ledgers
• Robotics and Automation
• Big Data and Advanced Networks
• Immersive and Additive Technologies

Cheat sheet

Practice questions

1. Question 1Q-3F9B25

   Which statement best describes the Internet of Things (IoT)?

   1. A.A network of physical devices with sensors that collect and exchange data through the internet
   2. B.A system used only for creating websites
   3. C.A method of storing files only on a personal computer
   4. D.A computer program that can work without any input data
   See the answer and solution
2. Question 2Q-556A98

   A company trains a computer system using thousands of emails already labelled as 'spam' or 'not spam'. The system then classifies new emails. Which emerging technology concept is illustrated?

   1. A.Unsupervised learning
   2. B.Supervised learning
   3. C.Virtual reality
   4. D.Cloud storage
   See the answer and solution
3. Question 3Q-33E433

   What is cloud computing? State any two advantages of using cloud computing.

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4. Question 4Q-912084

   Which technology overlays computer-generated information, such as navigation arrows or labels, on a user's view of the real world?

   1. A.Virtual Reality (VR)
   2. B.Augmented Reality (AR)
   3. C.Blockchain
   4. D.Robotics
   See the answer and solution
5. Question 5Q-AEE706

   In a blockchain system, why is altering a previously recorded block generally difficult?

   1. A.Blocks are stored only on one central computer.
   2. B.Each block is linked to the previous block using cryptographic information, and copies are maintained across participating computers.
   3. C.Blockchain data is automatically deleted after a fixed period.
   4. D.Only images and videos can be stored in a blockchain.
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