CCU: Lesson - Terminology Review

Terminology Review

In the overview, we introduced a set of terms that will be important to know for this module. Let's take another look at those terms, then take a moment to check your learning.

• Algorithm: a set of steps or instructions used to achieve a desired goal
• AI (Artificial Intelligence): a branch of computer science concerned with techniques for getting computers to do things that normally require human intelligence to do (e.g., decision-making, problem-solving, planning).
• Autonomous: Self-determined, aware of the world, self-governed, ability to set goals and choose actions to achieve those goals. Ability to operate independently without being remotely controlled.
• Perception: Extraction of meaning from sensory signals. An old-fashioned camera records images by sensing light, but it does not “see”. (Some digital cameras with built-in face detection do “see” to a limited extent.)
• Representation: a way of encoding information. For example, a map is a representation of a territory. A piece of sheet music is a representation of a melody. Computers use various types of representations to encode and manipulate many kinds of information.
• Robot: a type of automated machine that can execute specific tasks with little or no human intervention

Review

Complete the following review quiz to make sure you are understanding the terms we have used and some of the concepts introduced. You can complete this practice activity as many times as you like. Make sure you have a solid grasp on this information before moving ahead in the course.

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