Question

artificial intelligence (ai) refers to the intelligence of machine
the term also refers to the developing field of computer science
that is responsible for creating intelligent machines. scientists and
engineers are working on computer software intended to imitate
the human thought process, such as learning and reasoning. a
computer can already do some things better than people, such as
store information, solve numerical problems, and complete
repetitive tasks. computers have been able to perform these
kinds of tasks by using algorithms, which are clearly defined sets
of instructions. in contrast, ai software only presents a problem to
the computer, not the steps necessary to solve the problem. the
computer itself determines how to solve the problem.
ai programs contain two essential components. first, the
computer program must contain a knowledge base that includes
different types of information, such as facts, concepts, and
theories. the second component is enabling the computer to
draw inferences, which means that the computer can form a
conclusion based on facts and knowledge. in this scenario, a
computer with ai intelligence is presented with a problem to be
solved. the computer then searches its knowledge base for
specific conditions or patterns that fit the problem to be solved.
this ability of ai programs to solve a problem based on facts
rather than on a fixed series of steps is what mimics the thought
process of a human brain.
whether or not a computer can really think is still up for
debate, even though there are numerous examples of machines
that can be said to resemble human intelligence. for example,
ibm developed deep blue, a chess - playing computer that
defeated garry kasparov in 1997. however, even these kinds of
computer programs are limited because they can only do what
they have been programmed to do. most scientists and

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select the correct answer.
what does the author assume about the intended audience of the article?
a. that readers are new to the concept of ai programs
b. that readers are unfamiliar with computer programs
c. that readers are capable of performing algorithms
d. that readers are capable of programming computers

Explanation:

The text starts by defining AI and explaining its basic concepts. It contrasts AI software with traditional computer programs (which use algorithms - clearly defined steps). If the author assumed readers knew about AI programs already, there would be no need for such a basic introduction. Options B, C, and D are incorrect as the text focuses on AI (not general computer programs, ability to perform algorithms, or programming computers).

Answer:

A. That readers are new to the concept of AI programs