NDDC Scholarship Past Questions And Answers – Artificial Intelligence

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About NDDC Nigeria

The Niger Delta Development Commission is a federal government agency established by Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo in the year 2000 with the sole mandate of developing the oil-rich Niger Delta region of Nigeria.

• About The NDDC Scholarship 

• The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Scholarship is a program initiated by the Nigerian government to provide educational opportunities for students from the Niger Delta region. The Niger Delta region is known for its significant oil and gas reserves, but it has also faced numerous socio-economic challenges. One of the ways the government aims to address these challenges is by offering scholarships to qualified students from the region to pursue higher education overseas.
• The amount for the foreign scholarship shall be based on the prevailing exchange rate of the Naira.Current Application Closing Date is 3rd November, 2023.
  

  Application Procedure

• 1.The following documents must be attached to the application:
  2.Recent passport photograph
  3.Local Government Identification Letter
  4.Post Graduate admission letter from a recognized overseas university
  Relevant degrees from recognized universities
  5.NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate
  6.Upon successful completion of the application form, a registration number will be automatically assigned.
  7.Applicants are advised to print a hard copy of the online-generated acknowledgment for future reference.
  8.All shortlisted applicants will be announced and posted on the NDDC website: www.nddc.gov.ng. These shortlisted candidates will subsequently be required to take part in a Computer-Based Test (CBT).

• Eligibility

  To be eligible for the scholarship, a scholar must hail from the Niger Delta Region and have achieved a First Class Degree, Second Class Upper, or Lower Division.

• The Selection Process

• 1. Initial Application: Interested candidates must submit an online application via the Commission’s Website.
  2. Preliminary Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted based on the following criteria:
  WASSCE/NECO results
  3. Undergraduate Degree classification (1st Class, Second Class Upper/Lower)
  4. Local Government Identification
  5. Computer-Based Test: Shortlisted candidates will undergo a computer-based test conducted by our consultants in Rivers State.
  6. Minimum Test Score: Candidates must achieve a minimum score of 70% in the test to proceed to the next stage.
  7. Further Shortlisting: Candidates who successfully pass the test will be further shortlisted.
  8. Final Verification: The final verification of the candidates will be done through the Local Government Area (LGA) and Community Development Committee (CDC).

About the NDDC Scholarship test format

NDDC overseas scholarship test was conducted by Cinfores-Ltd, between 2010 and 2015. Since 2016, the tests are now conducted by MEIL (MARG Educational International Limited).

The test usually comprises of 2 sections –

1. General questions which everyone will have to sit, and

2. Discipline-based questions.

For example, candidates in Engineering and Science related disciplines could take a mix of science-based questions like maths, English, physics and chemistry for part 1, then discipline-specific questions for part 2. The  test usually last between 30 to 60 minutes.

• Sample Past Questions And Answers for NDDC Scholarship – Artificial Intelligence

• Question: What does the acronym “AI” stand for in the context of computer science?
  A Automated Instruction
  B Artificial Intelligence
  C Advanced Interface
  D Algorithmic Interpretation
  Answer: B Artificial Intelligence
• Question: 2. Which subfield of AI focuses on teaching machines to improve their performance on a specific task through experience?
  A Natural Language Processing (NLP)
  B Machine Learning
  C Robotics
  D Expert Systems
  Answer: B Machine LearningQuestion: 3.What is the term for a technique in AI where a computer system mimics the cognitive functions of humans, such as learning and problem-solving?
  A Neural Networking
  B Machine Learning
  C Artificial Intelligence
  D Deep Learning
  Answer: C Artificial IntelligenceQuestion: 4. Which type of machine learning algorithm is used for classification problems with discrete outcomes?
  A Linear Regression
  B Decision Trees
  C K-Means Clustering
  D Principal Component Analysis (PCA)
  Answer: B Decision TreesQuestion: 5. What is the primary goal of reinforcement learning in AI?
  A To classify data
  B To make predictions
  C To optimize decision-making over time through trial and error
  D To perform natural language understanding
  Answer: C To optimize decision-making over time through trial and errorQuestion: 6. Which programming language is commonly used in AI for its simplicity and ease of implementation?
  A Java
  B Python
  C C++
  D Ruby
  Answer: B PythonQuestion: 7. What does the term “Deep Learning” refer to in the field of AI?
  A A neural network with multiple hidden layers
  B Machine learning algorithms
  C Expert systems
  D Natural language processing techniques
  Answer: A A neural network with multiple hidden layers

  Question: 8. Which AI technology allows machines to understand and process human language?
  A Speech Recognition
  B Computer Vision
  C Natural Language Processing (NLP)
  D Reinforcement Learning
  Answer: C Natural Language Processing (NLP)

  Question: 9. What does the Turing Test assess?
  A Machine’s ability to perform arithmetic calculations
  B Machine’s ability to understand human language
  C Machine’s ability to mimic human-like conversation
  D Machine’s ability to recognize objects in images
  Answer: C Machine’s ability to mimic human-like conversation

  Question: 10. Which AI technique involves creating a system of rules and facts to simulate human decision-making in specific domains?
  A Machine Learning
  B Expert Systems
  C Deep Learning
  D Genetic Algorithms
  Answer: B Expert Systems

  Question: 11. What is the primary use of convolutional neural networks (CNNs) in AI?
  A Text generation
  B Image and video analysis
  C Speech recognition
  D Game playing
  Answer: B Image and video analysis

  Question: 12. What type of AI system is designed to mimic the human brain’s structure and functioning?
  A Expert System
  B Neural Network
  C Decision Tree
  D Genetic Algorithm
  Answer: B Neural Network

  Question: 13. What is the term for AI systems that can independently make decisions without human intervention?
  A Autonomous
  B Augmented
  C Assisted
  D Augmented
  Answer: A Autonomous

  Question: 14. In AI, what does the acronym “NLP” stand for?
  A Neural Learning Process
  B Natural Language Processing
  C Numeric Logic Programming
  D New Language Protocol
  Answer: B Natural Language Processing

  Question: 15. Which AI application is designed to simulate the cognitive functions of humans, such as problem-solving and learning?
  A Computer Vision
  B Machine Learning
  C Expert System
  D Artificial Neural Network
  Answer: C Expert System

  Question: 16. What is the term for a type of machine learning where an algorithm learns from labeled data to make predictions or decisions?
  A Unsupervised Learning
  B Reinforcement Learning
  C Supervised Learning
  D Semi-Supervised Learning
  Answer: C Supervised Learning

  Question: 17. What AI technique is used to find the optimal solution to a problem by simulating the process of natural selection?
  A Reinforcement Learning
  B Genetic Algorithms
  C Decision Trees
  D Deep Learning
  Answer: B Genetic Algorithms

  Question: 18. Which AI system is designed to understand and respond to spoken language?
  A Neural Network
  B Expert System
  C Speech Recognition System
  D Natural Language Processing (NLP) System
  Answer: C Speech Recognition System

  Question: 19. What is the main challenge in developing self-driving cars using AI?
  A Natural language understanding
  B Object recognition
  C Ensuring safety and reliability
  D Financial constraints
  Answer: C Ensuring safety and reliability

  Question: 20. Which AI technology is used to analyze and interpret visual information from the world, including images and videos?
  A Speech Recognition
  B Natural Language Processing (NLP)
  C Computer Vision
  D Genetic Algorithms
  Answer: C Computer Vision