Voice-First AI: Talking to a Computer Like a Person

End-of-lesson check

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1. Which of the following is a situation where voice-first AI would be especially useful?

   1. When your fingers are too stiff to type
   2. When you want to watch a video
   3. When you need to calculate complex math problems
   4. When you need to send an email attachment

2. What is the recommended way to speak to a voice assistant for best recognition?

   1. Talk naturally, like a friend across the table
   2. Whisper very quietly to avoid background noise
   3. Use formal, robotic speech patterns
   4. Speak loudly and clearly like a public speaker

3. What happens if you shout at a voice assistant?

   1. It automatically adjusts its volume to match yours
   2. It activates a special loud mode for better recognition
   3. It may perform worse because shouting distorts your speech
   4. It understands you better because it thinks you are angry

4. What is a wake word?

   1. A password you must type to unlock your phone
   2. A brand name for a type of smart speaker
   3. A spoken phrase that activates a voice assistant
   4. A word that tells the assistant to stop listening

5. Which voice assistant is activated by saying 'Alexa'?

   1. Alexa
   2. Google Assistant
   3. Siri
   4. All of the above

6. How do you activate Siri on an iPhone?

   1. Both A and B are correct
   2. Say 'Hey Siri'
   3. Swipe down from the top of the screen
   4. Press and hold the side button

7. If a voice assistant mishears your command, what should you say to correct it?

   1. Stop and restart the entire command from the beginning
   2. Say 'no, I meant...' followed by your actual request
   3. Type your correction instead
   4. Yell 'wrong' to make it pay attention

8. Which voice assistant would you typically find pre-installed on an Android phone?

   1. Google Assistant
   2. Cortana
   3. Alexa
   4. Siri

9. What does the term 'hands-free' mean in the context of voice assistants?

   1. The assistant works without any internet connection
   2. You can use the device without using your hands
   3. You can operate it only when your hands are clean
   4. The assistant automatically turns off after use

10. Which of the following commands would be most appropriate for adding an item to a grocery list using a voice assistant?

    1. Add walnuts to my grocery list
    2. Read me the headlines from NPR News
    3. How many ounces in a cup?
    4. Set a timer for 25 minutes

11. Which of these tasks was NOT mentioned as something to try with a voice assistant?

    1. Converting units of measurement
    2. Checking the weather
    3. Setting a timer
    4. Setting a reminder

12. Which of the following is NOT listed as a key term in the lesson?

    1. Voice assistant
    2. Natural language processing
    3. Wake word
    4. Hands-free

13. What is the main advantage of voice-first AI over traditional typed input methods?

    1. It can only understand complex technical commands
    2. It requires more technical knowledge to use
    3. It allows for faster and more convenient interaction when typing is difficult
    4. It works only when the device is plugged in

14. On which type of device would you most likely use the wake word 'Hey Google'?

    1. iPhone or iPad
    2. Any Bluetooth headphones
    3. Android phone or smart display
    4. Amazon Echo smart speaker

15. The lesson mentions that voice assistants 'learn the way you talk.' What does this imply?

    1. The assistant will start speaking exactly like you
    2. Over time, the assistant may better recognize your particular speech patterns
    3. You must train the assistant manually every week
    4. The assistant will memorize your entire vocabulary permanently