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:

Tank Pop-Off Valve

A safety valve on a tank (such as an air compressor or pressure vessel) that releases pressure to prevent over-pressurization.

Rupture Disk

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Hubdometer

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Trailer Mileage

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