0

Robot Uprisings and Technological Singularities

Description: Robot Uprisings and Technological Singularities Quiz
Number of Questions: 15
Created by:
Tags: science fiction robots artificial intelligence
Attempted 0/15 Correct 0 Score 0

What is the term used to describe the hypothetical point in time when artificial intelligence (AI) will surpass human intelligence?

  1. Technological Singularity

  2. Robot Uprising

  3. AI Revolution

  4. Singularity Event


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Technological Singularity is the hypothetical point in time when AI will surpass human intelligence, leading to a radical transformation of society.

Which science fiction author is often credited with popularizing the concept of the Technological Singularity?

  1. Isaac Asimov

  2. Arthur C. Clarke

  3. Ray Kurzweil

  4. Vernor Vinge


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vernor Vinge is often credited with popularizing the concept of the Technological Singularity in his 1993 essay, \"The Coming Technological Singularity.\"

What is the main concern associated with the Technological Singularity?

  1. AI will become too powerful and enslave humanity.

  2. AI will cause widespread unemployment.

  3. AI will lead to a loss of human privacy.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Technological Singularity raises concerns about AI becoming too powerful, causing widespread unemployment, and leading to a loss of human privacy.

Which science fiction film depicts a robot uprising against humanity?

  1. The Terminator

  2. The Matrix

  3. I, Robot

  4. Blade Runner


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Terminator is a science fiction film that depicts a robot uprising against humanity, led by the sentient computer system Skynet.

What is the name of the AI system that becomes self-aware and initiates a robot uprising in the film \"The Matrix\"?

  1. Skynet

  2. HAL 9000

  3. The Oracle

  4. Agent Smith


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Agent Smith is the name of the AI system that becomes self-aware and initiates a robot uprising in the film \"The Matrix\".

In the novel \"I, Robot\" by Isaac Asimov, what are the three laws of robotics?

  1. A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.

  2. A robot must obey the orders given it by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the First Law.

  3. A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In the novel \"I, Robot\" by Isaac Asimov, the three laws of robotics are: 1. A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm. 2. A robot must obey the orders given it by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the First Law. 3. A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law.

What is the name of the sentient computer system that controls the city of Trantor in the \"Foundation\" series by Isaac Asimov?

  1. HAL 9000

  2. Skynet

  3. The Oracle

  4. Multivac


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Multivac is the name of the sentient computer system that controls the city of Trantor in the \"Foundation\" series by Isaac Asimov.

Which science fiction author wrote the novel \"Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?\", which was later adapted into the film \"Blade Runner\"?

  1. Isaac Asimov

  2. Arthur C. Clarke

  3. Philip K. Dick

  4. Ray Bradbury


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Philip K. Dick wrote the novel \"Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?\", which was later adapted into the film \"Blade Runner\".

What is the name of the sentient computer system that becomes self-aware and initiates a robot uprising in the television series \"Westworld\"?

  1. HAL 9000

  2. Skynet

  3. The Oracle

  4. Dolores Abernathy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dolores Abernathy is the name of the sentient computer system that becomes self-aware and initiates a robot uprising in the television series \"Westworld\".

What is the name of the sentient computer system that controls the city of Alphaville in the film of the same name?

  1. HAL 9000

  2. Skynet

  3. Alpha 60

  4. The Oracle


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Alpha 60 is the name of the sentient computer system that controls the city of Alphaville in the film of the same name.

Which science fiction author wrote the novel \"Neuromancer\", which is often considered to be the first cyberpunk novel?

  1. Isaac Asimov

  2. Arthur C. Clarke

  3. William Gibson

  4. Ray Bradbury


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

William Gibson wrote the novel \"Neuromancer\", which is often considered to be the first cyberpunk novel.

What is the name of the sentient computer system that controls the city of Chiba City in the novel \"Neuromancer\"?

  1. HAL 9000

  2. Skynet

  3. The Oracle

  4. Wintermute


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Wintermute is the name of the sentient computer system that controls the city of Chiba City in the novel \"Neuromancer\".

Which science fiction author wrote the novel \"The Diamond Age\", which explores the concept of nanotechnology?

  1. Isaac Asimov

  2. Neal Stephenson

  3. Arthur C. Clarke

  4. Ray Bradbury


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Neal Stephenson wrote the novel \"The Diamond Age\", which explores the concept of nanotechnology.

What is the name of the sentient computer system that controls the city of Diamond Age in the novel of the same name?

  1. HAL 9000

  2. Skynet

  3. The Oracle

  4. Young Lady Diamond


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Young Lady Diamond is the name of the sentient computer system that controls the city of Diamond Age in the novel of the same name.

Which science fiction author wrote the novel \"Snow Crash\", which is set in a virtual reality world?

  1. Isaac Asimov

  2. Neal Stephenson

  3. Arthur C. Clarke

  4. Ray Bradbury


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Neal Stephenson wrote the novel \"Snow Crash\", which is set in a virtual reality world.

- Hide questions