GPU Architecture and Usage MCQs

1. What is the primary goal of using machine learning in advanced computing?

(A) To automate simple tasks

(B) To enable systems to learn from data and improve over time

(C) To replace human judgment

(D) To simplify programming languages

2. Which of the following techniques is commonly used for natural language processing?

(A) Convolutional neural networks

(B) Recurrent neural networks

(C) Decision trees

(D) Support vector machines

3. What does the term “deep learning” refer to?

(A) A type of shallow learning

(B) A subset of machine learning involving neural networks with many layers

(C) A technique for manual data entry

(D) A traditional programming approach

4. Which architecture is widely used for image recognition tasks?

(A) Linear regression

(B) Support vector machines

(C) Convolutional neural networks

(D) K-means clustering

5. What is reinforcement learning primarily concerned with?

(A) Supervised learning from labeled data

(B) Learning through interaction with an environment to maximize cumulative rewards

(C) Clustering data into groups

(D) Reducing dimensionality

6. Which of the following is a common application of generative adversarial networks (GANs)?

(A) Predicting stock prices

(B) Generating realistic images from random noise

(C) Classifying images into categories

(D) Enhancing the performance of decision trees

7. What does “transfer learning” allow a model to do?

(A) Learn from scratch on a new dataset

(B) Apply knowledge gained from one task to improve performance on a related task

(C) Use more memory

(D) Ignore previous training

8. In the context of big data, what is “data mining”?

(A) The process of collecting data

(B) Analyzing large datasets to discover patterns and insights

(C) Storing data in databases

(D) Visualizing data

9. Which of the following describes “cloud computing”?

(A) Storing data on physical hard drives

(B) Delivering computing services over the internet

(C) Running applications exclusively on local machines

(D) Requiring high-performance hardware

10. What is the main advantage of using containerization in software development?

(A) Increased resource consumption

(B) Portability and consistency across environments

(C) Complexity in deployment

(D) Dependency on specific hardware

11. Which algorithm is commonly used for dimensionality reduction?

(A) Decision trees

(B) Principal component analysis (PCA)

(C) Linear regression

(D) K-nearest neighbors

12. What does the term “blockchain” refer to?

(A) A type of cloud storage

(B) A decentralized digital ledger technology

(C) A method for data visualization

(D) A proprietary database

13. Which of the following is an application of Internet of Things (IoT) technology?

(A) Traditional data storage

(B) Smart home devices

(C) Local area networking

(D) Static web pages

14. What is the purpose of edge computing?

(A) To centralize data processing

(B) To process data closer to the source of generation

(C) To eliminate the need for data storage

(D) To enhance cloud processing

15. In the context of databases, what does “NoSQL” refer to?

(A) A type of relational database

(B) Non-relational database management systems designed for unstructured data

(C) A type of data compression

(D) A standard query language

16. Which of the following is a feature of quantum computing?

(A) Uses classical bits for processing

(B) Exploits the principles of superposition and entanglement

(C) Operates exclusively on binary data

(D) Requires less power than traditional computers

17. What is the primary advantage of using a microservices architecture?

(A) Increased complexity in development

(B) Enhanced scalability and flexibility

(C) Dependency on a single technology stack

(D) Reduced deployment speed

18. Which of the following best describes “augmented reality”?

(A) A completely virtual environment

(B) Enhancing real-world experiences with digital elements

(C) An outdated technology

(D) A method for data encryption

19. What is the main function of an API (Application Programming Interface)?

(A) To create user interfaces

(B) To allow different software applications to communicate with each other

(C) To store data

(D) To manage network traffic

20. Which of the following is a challenge associated with artificial intelligence?

(A) Increased efficiency

(B) Ethical considerations and bias in algorithms

(C) Improved decision-making

(D) Simplified data analysis