APCSP Crowdsourcing

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Which of the following best describes citizen science?

A. Research conducted by government agencies using open-source software

B. Scientific research conducted by non-scientists contributing data using computing devices

C. Data analysis performed by artificial intelligence programs

D. Internet-based communication between scientists only

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Which practice involves gathering data or ideas from a large group of people via the internet?

A. Machine learning

B. Collaboration

C. Crowdsourcing

D. Outsourcing

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What role does public access to information play in problem-solving at scale?

A. It increases government control over research.

B. It makes collaboration harder due to data overload.

C. It limits participation in citizen science projects.

D. It allows more people to identify problems and contribute to solutions.

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A team of scientists uses an app to collect water samples from volunteers across the country. This is an example of:

A. Artificial intelligence

B. Citizen science

C. Data encryption

D. Professional peer review

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Which of the following is a potential unintended consequence of a computing innovation?

A. Spreading misinformation via user-generated content

B. Collecting more accurate data

C. Making a task more efficient.

D. Helping connect people in different locations

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How does crowdsourcing enhance human capability?

A. By replacing human decisions with automation

B. By increasing costs of labor

C. By allowing many people to contribute to a project or cause

D. By limiting access to specialized knowledge

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Which of the following examples shows computing enabling widespread collaboration?

A. A private spreadsheet used by a single user

B. A wiki where users across the globe update and share knowledge

C. A static website made by one developer

D. A closed database accessed only by top-level managers

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In crowdsourcing, how is input typically collected?

A. Through in-person interviews

B. By hiring professional analysts

C. Only from licensed researchers

D. From distributed individuals online

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Google Maps prompts users to report accidents, road closures, or speed traps while driving. This data is then shared in real-time with other drivers. What computing concept is best demonstrated in this scenario?

A. Cloud storage

B. Machine learning

C. Crowdsourcing

D. Data encryption

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Google Maps collects road condition reports from many users to alert others in the same area. What is the primary benefit of this innovation?

A. It reduces user privacy.

B. It delays emergency response.

C. It allows for faster updates through real-time collaboration.

D. It limits access to professional drivers only.

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Which of the following could be an unintended consequence of Google Maps relying on user-reported data?

A. More accurate route suggestions

B. False reports leading to misinformation or misrouting

C. Increased travel efficiency

D. Timely alerts about hazards

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A startup uses an online platform to ask thousands of internet users to vote on new product designs. This strategy is most likely an example of:

A. Data warehousing

B. Crowdsourcing

C. Search engine optimization

D. Peer review

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APCSP Crowdsourcing

Which of the following best describes citizen science?

Which practice involves gathering data or ideas from a large group of people via the internet?

What role does public access to information play in problem-solving at scale?

A team of scientists uses an app to collect water samples from volunteers across the country. This is an example of:

Which of the following is a potential unintended consequence of a computing innovation?

How does crowdsourcing enhance human capability?

Which of the following examples shows computing enabling widespread collaboration?

In crowdsourcing, how is input typically collected?

Google Maps prompts users to report accidents, road closures, or speed traps while driving. This data is then shared in real-time with other drivers. What computing concept is best demonstrated in this scenario?

Google Maps collects road condition reports from many users to alert others in the same area. What is the primary benefit of this innovation?

Which of the following could be an unintended consequence of Google Maps relying on user-reported data?

A startup uses an online platform to ask thousands of internet users to vote on new product designs. This strategy is most likely an example of:

In detail, differentiate between citizen science and crowdsourcing

Which of the following best describes citizen science?

Which practice involves gathering data or ideas from a large group of people via the internet?

What role does public access to information play in problem-solving at scale?

A team of scientists uses an app to collect water samples from volunteers across the country. This is an example of:

Which of the following is a potential unintended consequence of a computing innovation?

How does crowdsourcing enhance human capability?

Which of the following examples shows computing enabling widespread collaboration?

In crowdsourcing, how is input typically collected?

Google Maps prompts users to report accidents, road closures, or speed traps while driving. This data is then shared in real-time with other drivers. What computing concept is best demonstrated in this scenario?

Google Maps collects road condition reports from many users to alert others in the same area. What is the primary benefit of this innovation?

Which of the following could be an unintended consequence of Google Maps relying on user-reported data?

A startup uses an online platform to ask thousands of internet users to vote on new product designs. This strategy is most likely an example of:

In detail, differentiate between citizen science and crowdsourcing