AI & Smart Tech
You ask an AI chatbot to give you five ideas for a weekend activity. What are you giving the AI?
A prompt
A computer follows a set of instructions to complete a task. What do we call those instructions?
Code
A robot uses a component to detect something happening around it, such as light, sound, distance, or movement. What is that component?
A sensor
What device allows a player to experience an immersive virtual environment?
VR headset
What technology unlocks your phone using your face or fingerprint?
A. Bluetooth
B. Biometrics
C. Wi-Fi
D. GPS
B — Biometrics
An app recommends songs based on the music you have listened to before. What type of technology is likely helping make those recommendations?
AI / machine learning
You tell a program:
IF the temperature is below 10°C → wear a jacket.
What type of programming logic is being used?
A condition / IF statement
A robot needs to know how close it is to a wall so it doesn't crash. What type of information does it need from a sensor?
Distance
In a racing game, the screen suddenly becomes choppy and less smooth. Which measurement might help explain the problem?
FPS — frames per second
What is a fake email or message designed to steal your information called?
A. Phishing
B. Streaming
C. Coding
D. Downloading
A — Phishing
An AI gives you an answer, but you don't like it. What can you do to get a better answer?
Give the AI more specific instructions or information and ask it to try again.
A character in a game needs to move forward 10 times. Instead of writing "move forward" 10 separate times, what programming concept could you use?
A loop
A robot vacuum detects an object in front of it and changes direction. What two things are happening?
The sensor detects the object, and the programmed system responds by changing direction.
A game developer wants players to have different ways to complete a level. What part of game design are they working on?
Gameplay / game mechanics
What technology connects smart devices to the internet?
A. IoT
B. USB
C. HDMI
D. GPS
A — IoT (Internet of Things)
You want AI to create a better answer. Which approach would usually work best:
A) Give it no details
B) Give it a clear goal and useful details
C) Type random words
D) Ask it to "do something"
B — Give it a clear goal and useful details
A program crashes whenever a player reaches Level 3. A programmer examines the code, finds the problem, changes it, and tests it again. What process are they doing?
Debugging
A robot has a light sensor. The code says:
IF it is dark → turn lights ON.
IF it is bright → turn lights OFF.
What programming concept is being combined with the sensor?
Conditional logic / IF statements
A game has great graphics but is frustrating because the controls are confusing and the rules are unclear. What area of game development needs improvement?
Gameplay / user experience / game design
What does Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) add to your account?
A. A second security check
B. More storage
C. Faster internet
D. A second password
A — A second security check
You ask an AI tool to plan a trip. It gives you a restaurant recommendation, but you're not sure the restaurant still exists. What should you do?
A. Assume the AI is correct
B. Ask the AI the same question again
C. Check the information using a reliable, current source
D. Ignore all AI answers
Check the information using a reliable, current source
Put these steps in the best order for creating a simple technology project:
A. Test it
B. Identify the problem
C. Build/code it
D. Make changes
B → C → A → D
A delivery robot needs to travel through a hallway without hitting people or walls. Which combination would be MOST useful?
A. Speaker + microphone
B. Distance sensor + programmed movement
C. Screen + keyboard
D. Battery + speaker
B — Distance sensor + programmed movement
What is most important when designing a fun game?
A. Gameplay
B. Computer brand
C. Screen size
D. File size
A — Gameplay
You receive an email that appears to be from your bank asking you to click a link and enter your password. Which is the BEST first step?
A. Click the link immediately
B. Reply with your password
C. Contact the bank using its official website or phone number
D. Forward the email to friends
C — Contact the bank using its official website or phone number