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

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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