Learn about how AI works and can help you.
There are four topics in this quiz: A smart helper, how AI helps you, everyday examples and computer tools.
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What is AI?
Welcome!
Computers can help us with many daily tasks. In this activity, you will learn about AI. AI is just a friendly computer tool that makes life a little easier.
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A smart helper.
How AI helps you.
Everyday examples.
Computer tools.
A smart helper.
AI is a computer program that learns to do tasks. Think of it like a helpful tool, just like a washing machine or a mobile phone.
In this activity, pick the item that does not belong.
5 min.
Start.
Which item is NOT an AI tool that can help us?
- A phone that gives map direction
- A search box that finds information
- A friend telling you something to help
- A computer program that types for you.
Answer: A friend telling you something to help.
Next.
Which one is NOT a computer program that can be used?
- An app that plays your music
- A website that answers simple questions
- A calendar app that helps remind you
- A notebook and pen.
Answer: A notebook and pen.
Which item is NOT a piece of technology?
- A wooden desk in your room
- A digital voice that reads to you
- A smart camera that recognises faces
- An app that teaches you new words.
Answer: A wooden desk in your room.
Next.
Which item does NOT use AI?
- A mobile phone
- A ruler for measuring
- A tablet screen
- A digital watch.
Answer: A ruler for measuring.
Quiz completed!
Continue.
A smart helper.
How AI helps you.
Everyday examples.
Computer tools.
How AI helps you.
AI helps with small tasks to make life easier. It can read messages aloud, suggest songs, or help you spell words correctly.
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5 min.
Start.
Which task is a physical job that AI CANNOT do for you?
- Suggest a quick recipe for dinner
- Correct a wrong spelling in a text message
- Sweep dust off the kitchen floor
- Find a phone number on a website.
Answer: Sweep dust off the kitchen floor.
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Which task requires physical effort rather than using AI?
- Translating a word into another language
- Carry heavy things up the stairs
- Setting a reminder to take medicine
- Check today’s weather report.
Answer: Carry heavy things up the stairs.
Next.
Which action can be done WITHOUT a device?
- Typing a quick message to a friend
- Shaking hands with a new neighbour
- Finding a picture of a pet online
- Checking the weekly weather forecast.
Answer: Shaking hands with a new neighbour.
Next.
Which task is done completely on paper, WITHOUT using a screen?
- Checking an email message on a phone
- Writing a letter with a pen and stamp
- Finding a phone number on a website
- Listening to audio book.
Answer: Writing a letter with a pen and stamp.
Quiz completed!
Continue.
A smart helper.
How AI helps you.
Everyday examples.
Computer tools.
Everyday examples.
Many people already use AI without knowing it. Maps on your phone and search boxes on websites use AI to give quick answers.
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5 min.
Start.
What does NOT use an AI helper?
- A printed dictionary
- An app that reads text to you
- A search tool that answers questions in plan English
- A map app that shows you directions.
Answer: A printed dictionary.
Next.
Which one is NOT an intelligent AI tool?
- A tool that suggests words as you type a message
- A photo app that automatically organises pictures by face
- A voice app that understands spoken requests like Siri
- A simple stopwatch with a start button.
Answer: A simple stopwatch with a start button.
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Which task can be done WITHOUT AI?
- Asking a computer to draft an email
- Using an app to translate a letter into another language
- Using a voice assistant to read your messages
- Posting a paper card into the postbox.
Answer: Posting a paper card into the postbox.
Next.
Which item is NOT an AI recommendations system?
- A streaming app that suggests films based on what you watch
- A news app that selects stories based on your interests
- A television channel playing the same shows everyday
- A shopping website that recommends products for you.
Answer: A television channel playing the same shows everyday.
Next.
Quiz completed!
Continue.
A smart helper.
How AI helps you.
Everyday examples.
Computer tools.
Computer tools.
AI is not something to fear. It cannot think like a human, and it is only here to assist you when you want to use it.
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5 min.
Start.
Which statement about how AI works is INCORRECT?
- AI has real human feelings and personal opinions
- AI learns patterns from large amounts of information
- AI can help draft simple text or answers quickly
- AI relies on human instructions to perform tasks.
Answer: AI has real human feelings and personal opinions.
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Which one CANNOT be done by AI?
- Summarising a long article into short sentences
- Finding information on a topic within seconds
- Feeling genuine sympathy and love for a friend
- Converting spoken words into written text on a screen.
Answer: Feeling genuine sympathy and love for a friend.
Next.
Which of these options is NOT an AI system?
- A smart thermostat that adjusts heating based on your routine
- A simple plastic light switch on a wall
- An email filter that automatically detects spam
- A camera app that makes photos clearer.
Answer: A simple plastic light switch on a wall.
Next.
Which statement is NOT true for an interactive AI helper?
- It is a document that shows text on screen
- It can rephrase a sentence to sound more polite
- It can help you organise a daily schedule
- It can explain a difficult topic in simpler words.
Answer: It is a document that shows text on screen.
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Quiz completed.
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