Bentley
Academic Skill Building
Studying and Research
Humans and Robots
Trivia
100

What does CDI stand for

Career Design Introduction

100

What is the difference between System 1 and System 2 thinking?

System 1: fast, subconscious, automatic

System 2: slow, conscious, critical thinking

100

What are the different sections of a research paper outline?

Introduction

Body Paragraphs

Conclusion

100

What term or phrase describes the absence of clearly attributable moral or legal responsibility when autonomous robots cause harm or produce benefit?      

The responsibility gap

100

What is Alphabet’s autonomous driving company called?

Waymo

200

What is the name of the academic building being renovated on campus?

Adamian

200

What are the main components of a professional email?

1. Clear Subject Line

2. Polite & Professional Tone

3. Concise & Well Organized

4.  Proper Closing and Signature

200

How far in advance (AT THE MINIMUM) should you be starting to study for a final?

1 week

200

What does “LAWS” stand for in the context of military robotics?

 Lethal autonomous weapons system

200

The word "robot" comes from the Czech word "robota". What does “robota” mean

"forced labor" or "serfdom"

300

What is a Wicked problem?

A complex issue with no clear solution, where fixing one part often creates new problems because of changing needs and interconnections.

300

Why do students cheat? Provide 3 reasons from class.

Anxiety and stress

Grade-focused mindset

Time pressure

Social pressure

Belief others cheat

Not seeing it as cheating

300

What is the studying method that uses a timer to break work into 25-minute intervals, separated by 5-minute breaks?

Pomodoro Technique

300

What is anthropomorphism in robotics?  

The tendency to attribute human traits to robots.

300

Which robot company (known for its vacuum cleaning robot) filed for bankruptcy recently? 

iRobot

400

How many student organizations are there at Bentley?

*guess must be within 10 to be right

130 student organizations

400

What are the 4 areas that make up the Core of the Bentley curriculum?

Foundations for Success

Business Dynamics

Context and Perspectives

The Business Environment

400

What are the different sections of an introductory paragraph outline?

Hook: Grab the reader’s attention (a quote, fact, or question).

Background: Give brief context or explain why the topic matters.

Thesis Statement: State your main argument or point clearly.

400

One of the most prominent care robots is a white robotic seal. What is its name?

PARO

400

What is the name of the AI antagonist in 2001: A Space Odyssey?

HAL 9000

500

Name at least 4 of Bentley's 7 Core Values.

Caring, Collaboration, Honesty, Diversity, Learning, Impacts, Respect

500

How many seconds do you have each day to accomplish everything you want and need?

86,400

500

What is one question from class that you can ask yourself or a peer when revising an essay or written work?

What experiences led you to this belief?

How might others see this differently?

What evidence might change your perspective?

How might you revise your beliefs in light of a counterargument?

500

According to Danaher’s blog post on robotic friendship, what are the three types of friendship?

Utility friendship, Pleasure friendship, Aristotelian friendship

500

Which are the top five countries in global market for industrial robots (in 2024)? 

China, Japan, the U.S, the Republic of Korea, and Germany