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5.3 Man vs. Machine: How IBM Built a Jeopardy Champion

Quick Question

For which of the following reasons is Jeopardy! challenging? Select all that apply.

A wide variety of categories. check

Expert knowledge is required in a few specific categories. close

Speed is required - you have to buzz in faster than your competitors. check

The categories and clues are often cryptic. check

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Explanation *Jeopardy!* is challenging because there are a wide variety of categories, speed is required, and the categories and clues are cryptic. Expert knowledge is not generally required.

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