How do algorithms shape our world?

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How do algorithms shape our world?

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What do algorithms aim to optimize? *

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Efficiency

Accuracy

Robustness

Complexity

Who uses algorithms? *

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Neither computers nor humans

Only humans

Both computers and humans

Only computers

What is a goal of algorithms? *

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To confuse users

To make tasks more difficult

To increase efficiency

To generate random results

How does Google's search algorithm work? *

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By predicting future trends

By analyzing social media posts

By interpreting search queries

By scanning physical books

What is the output of an algorithm for making a sandwich? *

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A plate

A knife

Bread and toppings

A sandwich

What does an algorithm analyze? *

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Data structures and algorithms

Variables and functions

Loops and conditions

Inputs and outputs

What are the three parts of an algorithm? *

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Input, process, and output

Input, process, and variables

Input, output, and steps

Input, output, and variables

What is the goal of Google's search algorithm? *

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To provide the most relevant search results

To display advertisements

To rank websites based on popularity

To collect user data

What is an algorithm? *

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A mathematical equation

A set of instructions for solving a problem

A type of computer program

A data structure

Why might search results differ between different accounts on Google? *

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Google intentionally shows different results

Different search algorithms are used

It is a random occurrence

Different accounts have different preferences

Which applications use algorithms? *

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Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat

Uber, Lyft, and Airbnb

Amazon, Netflix, Google Maps, and Google Flights

What do different search results from different accounts indicate? *

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Different search algorithms

Different internet connections

Different search queries

Different search engines

How do computers use algorithms? *

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To communicate with other computers

To perform calculations

To store data

To make decisions

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