In the Opening Vignette, the Architectural System That Supported Watson

question 34

Multiple Choice

In the opening vignette, the architectural system that supported Watson used all the following elements EXCEPT

• A) massive parallelism to enable simultaneous consideration of multiple hypotheses.
• B) an underlying confidence subsystem that ranks and integrates answers.
• C) a core engine that could operate seamlessly in another domain without changes.
• D) integration of shallow and deep knowledge.

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Definitions:

Amortization Period

The length of time it takes to pay off a loan or mortgage in full with regular payments that cover both principal and interest.

Compounded Monthly

A method of calculating interest where the interest earned each month is added to the principal, so the balance doesn't merely grow; it grows at an increasing rate.

Interest Rate

The proportion of a loan that is charged as interest to the borrower, typically expressed as an annual percentage of the loan outstanding.

Loan

Money that is borrowed, typically from a bank or financial institution, that is expected to be paid back with interest.