Test Your Knowledge
This short quiz gets students thinking about what they already know, as well as what questions they might have during the live field trip. Display the interactive quiz in the Teach section, share the quiz link, or print the questions below for use in class.
Quiz Questions
For your reference, we have listed the questions below, as well as some complementary information and sources.
Question 1
Which province has the greatest number of construction workers?
Answer: Ontario. 38% of construction workers in Canada are in Ontario. At 20%, Quebec employs the second-highest number. Source
Answer: Ontario. 38% of construction workers in Canada are in Ontario. At 20%, Quebec employs the second-highest number. Source
Question 2
What percentage of workers on Canadian construction sites are women?
Answer: According to the Canadian Association of Women in Construction, women make up 5% of the on-site workforce (and 12% of the entire workforce in construction). Source
Answer: According to the Canadian Association of Women in Construction, women make up 5% of the on-site workforce (and 12% of the entire workforce in construction). Source
Question 3
For which of these jobs are today’s AI-powered robots best suited?
Answer: Laying bricks. AI can plan, track and guide construction. It can also do some repetitive, manual tasks. But it still can't replace skilled craftsmen, operate in unpredictable spaces, manage people or make ethical calls. Source
Answer: Laying bricks. AI can plan, track and guide construction. It can also do some repetitive, manual tasks. But it still can't replace skilled craftsmen, operate in unpredictable spaces, manage people or make ethical calls. Source
Question 4
Which of these cities is most advanced in using AI to lower energy consumption, manage traffic, and reduce emissions?
Answer: Singapore. Singapore uses AI to predict energy demands, optimize its solar panels and wind turbines, adjust traffic signals for congestion, reduce wait times for public transportation, and even increase air quality! Source
Answer: Singapore. Singapore uses AI to predict energy demands, optimize its solar panels and wind turbines, adjust traffic signals for congestion, reduce wait times for public transportation, and even increase air quality! Source
Question 5
What is computer vision?
Answer: AI that allows computers to see and interpret images and video. Computer vision uses deep learning and neural networks and has many applications, including 3D site mapping and equipment navigation. Source
Answer: AI that allows computers to see and interpret images and video. Computer vision uses deep learning and neural networks and has many applications, including 3D site mapping and equipment navigation. Source