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Q3503336
Inglês
The speech “Don’t try to sneak a water bottle past security this
time” implies that the character in the cartoon
Q3503333
Inglês
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Text I
Understanding bias in facial recognition technologies
Over the past couple of years, the growing debate around
automated facial recognition has reached a boiling point. As
developers have continued to swiftly expand the scope of these
kinds of technologies into an almost unbounded range of
applications, an increasingly strident chorus of critical voices has
sounded concerns about the injurious effects of the proliferation
of such systems on impacted individuals and communities. Critics
argue that the irresponsible design and use of facial detection and
recognition technologies (FDRTs) threaten to violate civil liberties,
infringe on basic human rights and further entrench structural
racism and systemic marginalisation. In addition, they argue that
the gradual creep of face surveillance infrastructures into every
domain of lived experience may eventually eradicate the modern
democratic forms of life that have long provided cherished means
to individual flourishing, social solidarity and human self-creation.
Defenders, by contrast, emphasise the gains in public safety,
security and efficiency that digitally streamlined capacities for
facial identification, identity verification and trait characterisation
may bring. These proponents point to potential real-world benefits
like the added security of facial recognition enhanced border
control, the increased efficacy of missing children or criminal
suspect searches that are driven by the application of brute force
facial analysis to largescale databases and the many added
conveniences of facial verification in the business of everyday life.
Whatever side of the debate on which one lands, it would
appear that FDRTs are here to stay.
Adapted from: understanding_bias_in_facial_recognition_technology.pdf
In the first sentence, when the author says that the debate
“has reached a boiling point”, he means that the debate is
Q3503332
Inglês
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Text I
Understanding bias in facial recognition technologies
Over the past couple of years, the growing debate around
automated facial recognition has reached a boiling point. As
developers have continued to swiftly expand the scope of these
kinds of technologies into an almost unbounded range of
applications, an increasingly strident chorus of critical voices has
sounded concerns about the injurious effects of the proliferation
of such systems on impacted individuals and communities. Critics
argue that the irresponsible design and use of facial detection and
recognition technologies (FDRTs) threaten to violate civil liberties,
infringe on basic human rights and further entrench structural
racism and systemic marginalisation. In addition, they argue that
the gradual creep of face surveillance infrastructures into every
domain of lived experience may eventually eradicate the modern
democratic forms of life that have long provided cherished means
to individual flourishing, social solidarity and human self-creation.
Defenders, by contrast, emphasise the gains in public safety,
security and efficiency that digitally streamlined capacities for
facial identification, identity verification and trait characterisation
may bring. These proponents point to potential real-world benefits
like the added security of facial recognition enhanced border
control, the increased efficacy of missing children or criminal
suspect searches that are driven by the application of brute force
facial analysis to largescale databases and the many added
conveniences of facial verification in the business of everyday life.
Whatever side of the debate on which one lands, it would
appear that FDRTs are here to stay.
Adapted from: understanding_bias_in_facial_recognition_technology.pdf
In the last sentence, the author states that facial detection and
recognition technologies
Q3503331
Inglês
Texto associado
Text I
Understanding bias in facial recognition technologies
Over the past couple of years, the growing debate around
automated facial recognition has reached a boiling point. As
developers have continued to swiftly expand the scope of these
kinds of technologies into an almost unbounded range of
applications, an increasingly strident chorus of critical voices has
sounded concerns about the injurious effects of the proliferation
of such systems on impacted individuals and communities. Critics
argue that the irresponsible design and use of facial detection and
recognition technologies (FDRTs) threaten to violate civil liberties,
infringe on basic human rights and further entrench structural
racism and systemic marginalisation. In addition, they argue that
the gradual creep of face surveillance infrastructures into every
domain of lived experience may eventually eradicate the modern
democratic forms of life that have long provided cherished means
to individual flourishing, social solidarity and human self-creation.
Defenders, by contrast, emphasise the gains in public safety,
security and efficiency that digitally streamlined capacities for
facial identification, identity verification and trait characterisation
may bring. These proponents point to potential real-world benefits
like the added security of facial recognition enhanced border
control, the increased efficacy of missing children or criminal
suspect searches that are driven by the application of brute force
facial analysis to largescale databases and the many added
conveniences of facial verification in the business of everyday life.
Whatever side of the debate on which one lands, it would
appear that FDRTs are here to stay.
Adapted from: understanding_bias_in_facial_recognition_technology.pdf
Based on Text I, analyze the assertions below:
I. Critics are concerned about the pervasiveness of facial recognition technology.
II. Facial recognition systems may reduce the efficiency and security of border control.
III. Some argue that the new technology could undermine the stability of modern democracy.
Choose the correct answer:
Ano: 2025
Banca:
Aeronáutica
Órgão:
AFA
Prova:
Aeronáutica - 2025 - AFA - Aspirante da Aeronáutica (Oficial Aviador, Oficial Intendente e Oficial de Infantaria) |
Q3479450
Inglês
Directions: Read texts I, II and III and answer question
TEXT I
Alexa, What Is There to Know about Love? Brian Bilston Alexa, what is there to know about love? What is there to know about love? A glove is a garment that covers the hand for protection from the cold or dirt and – Alexa, how does a human heart work? How does a human heart work? Blood is first received in the right atrium via two veins, the vena cava superior and inferior – Alexa, where do we go to when we die? Where do we go to when we die? Activating Google Maps. Completed activation. Would you like to start from your current location? Alexa, what does it mean to be alone? What does it mean to be alone? It is the silence left by words unsaid, the cold expanse of half a bed. It is the endless stretching of the hours, the needless tending of plastic flowers. It is an echo unanswered in a cave, the fateful ping of the microwave. It is the fraying of a worn shirt cuff, and the howl – Stop, Alexa. That’s enough.
Available on: https://brianbilston.com/2018/07/23/alexa-what-is-there-toknow-about-love/. Accessed on February 24th, 2025
TEXT II
AI won’t take your job if you know about IA Intelligence augmentation shows that human + AI is an ideal partnership – and the future of white-collar work The less exciting but more likely reality is that the changes AI brings to the workplace will entail upskilling — when workers learn new skills — not reskilling or complete replacement. And upskilling is not about surrendering to AI but instead about mastering intelligence augmentation, or IA, which is what happens when humans and AI work together to accomplish more as a team than either could flying solo. That collaboration is based on the distinction between two concepts: reckoning and judgment. Reckoning vs. Judgment A critical difference between AI and humans is our primary mode of operation. AI operates through what is often referred to as “reckoning,” such as calculative prediction. By that, we mean AI’s true capabilities are grounded in facts and historical knowledge - data that can be calculated, memorized, and repeated. It makes predictions based on what it knows. By contrast, humans operate through judgment or practical wisdom. We understand things AI can’t possibly know. That’s because we humans have lived experiences that continually inform how we see the world. It’s the intangible factors, like ethical considerations and empathetic responses, that make humans better equipped than AI to make complex decisions about human affairs. This practical wisdom is one reason humans must keep creating new things for IA to advance. Imagine what would happen if humans stopped writing original content. The current model of AI could never pass a certain point because it would never encounter new, innovative ideas. Eventually, AI would run out of new ideas to share, and our collective knowledge would stagnate. AI is like moonlight; its ideas come from the reflected sunlight of human insights. Now, it’s essential to recognize that this contrast between AI and humans is nothing to fear. Instead, it shows us why “human + AI” is an ideal work partnership. AI can perform massive calculations in the blink of an eye at a pace far superior to even the most intelligent human on the planet. When paired with a human capable of making quick decisions based on lived experience, judgment, and practical wisdom, it’s an immensely more powerful tool than it is on its own. Adapted from MCCOOL, Chris Dede and David. AI Won’t Take Your Job if You Know About IA. Harvard Graduate School of Education. Available on: https://www.gse.harvard.edu/ideas/news/24/02/ai-wont-take-your-job-ifyou-know-about-ai. Accessed on March 10 th, 2025.
TEXT III
It is possible to say that
TEXT I
Alexa, What Is There to Know about Love? Brian Bilston Alexa, what is there to know about love? What is there to know about love? A glove is a garment that covers the hand for protection from the cold or dirt and – Alexa, how does a human heart work? How does a human heart work? Blood is first received in the right atrium via two veins, the vena cava superior and inferior – Alexa, where do we go to when we die? Where do we go to when we die? Activating Google Maps. Completed activation. Would you like to start from your current location? Alexa, what does it mean to be alone? What does it mean to be alone? It is the silence left by words unsaid, the cold expanse of half a bed. It is the endless stretching of the hours, the needless tending of plastic flowers. It is an echo unanswered in a cave, the fateful ping of the microwave. It is the fraying of a worn shirt cuff, and the howl – Stop, Alexa. That’s enough.
Available on: https://brianbilston.com/2018/07/23/alexa-what-is-there-toknow-about-love/. Accessed on February 24th, 2025
TEXT II
AI won’t take your job if you know about IA Intelligence augmentation shows that human + AI is an ideal partnership – and the future of white-collar work The less exciting but more likely reality is that the changes AI brings to the workplace will entail upskilling — when workers learn new skills — not reskilling or complete replacement. And upskilling is not about surrendering to AI but instead about mastering intelligence augmentation, or IA, which is what happens when humans and AI work together to accomplish more as a team than either could flying solo. That collaboration is based on the distinction between two concepts: reckoning and judgment. Reckoning vs. Judgment A critical difference between AI and humans is our primary mode of operation. AI operates through what is often referred to as “reckoning,” such as calculative prediction. By that, we mean AI’s true capabilities are grounded in facts and historical knowledge - data that can be calculated, memorized, and repeated. It makes predictions based on what it knows. By contrast, humans operate through judgment or practical wisdom. We understand things AI can’t possibly know. That’s because we humans have lived experiences that continually inform how we see the world. It’s the intangible factors, like ethical considerations and empathetic responses, that make humans better equipped than AI to make complex decisions about human affairs. This practical wisdom is one reason humans must keep creating new things for IA to advance. Imagine what would happen if humans stopped writing original content. The current model of AI could never pass a certain point because it would never encounter new, innovative ideas. Eventually, AI would run out of new ideas to share, and our collective knowledge would stagnate. AI is like moonlight; its ideas come from the reflected sunlight of human insights. Now, it’s essential to recognize that this contrast between AI and humans is nothing to fear. Instead, it shows us why “human + AI” is an ideal work partnership. AI can perform massive calculations in the blink of an eye at a pace far superior to even the most intelligent human on the planet. When paired with a human capable of making quick decisions based on lived experience, judgment, and practical wisdom, it’s an immensely more powerful tool than it is on its own. Adapted from MCCOOL, Chris Dede and David. AI Won’t Take Your Job if You Know About IA. Harvard Graduate School of Education. Available on: https://www.gse.harvard.edu/ideas/news/24/02/ai-wont-take-your-job-ifyou-know-about-ai. Accessed on March 10 th, 2025.
TEXT III
It is possible to say that
Q3325556
Inglês
Texto associado
Mastering transportation cybersecurity: The comprehensive guide
Global transportation networks are becoming increasingly interconnected, with digital systems playing a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of ports and supply chains. However, this reliance on technology can also create vulnerabilities, as demonstrated by the recent ransomware attack on Nagoya Port. As Japan’s busiest shipping hub, the port’s operations were brought to a standstill for two days, highlighting the potential for significant disruption to national economies and supply chains.
(Adapted from: https://www.souscuscunty.com)
It is possible to infer from the excerpt that
Q3325555
Inglês
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Mastering transportation cybersecurity: The comprehensive guide
Global transportation networks are becoming increasingly interconnected, with digital systems playing a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of ports and supply chains. However, this reliance on technology can also create vulnerabilities, as demonstrated by the recent ransomware attack on Nagoya Port. As Japan’s busiest shipping hub, the port’s operations were brought to a standstill for two days, highlighting the potential for significant disruption to national economies and supply chains.
(Adapted from: https://www.souscuscunty.com)
Mark the option that is NOT true about the passage.
Digital networks play a crucial role in ensuring efficient operation of ports and logistics. These systems _____________________ .
Digital networks play a crucial role in ensuring efficient operation of ports and logistics. These systems _____________________ .
Q3325554
Inglês
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Read the excerpts below and choose the correct answer in question.
Digitalization is gaining fast ground
The transition (I- _________ ) digitalization and automation is speeding (II- _________ ) in the maritime industry. Digital technologies and solutions are being used to increase competitiveness and enhance operational efficiency. They are also being implemented to spur the industry (III- _________ ) the decarbonization path to realize zero emissions (IV- __________ ) international shipping (V- __________ ) mid-century.
Data streams from sensors and other sources of information can be used for decision making and enhanced monitoring, control, quality assurance and verification.
To secure efficient, sustainable operations and strengthen short-and-long-term competitiveness, maritime stakeholders need to re-think their current strategies and adapt.
(Adapted from: https://www.dnv.com)
In “Digitalization is gaining fast ground”, means that it is
Q3325553
Inglês
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Read the excerpts below and choose the correct answer in question.
Digitalization is gaining fast ground
The transition (I- _________ ) digitalization and automation is speeding (II- _________ ) in the maritime industry. Digital technologies and solutions are being used to increase competitiveness and enhance operational efficiency. They are also being implemented to spur the industry (III- _________ ) the decarbonization path to realize zero emissions (IV- __________ ) international shipping (V- __________ ) mid-century.
Data streams from sensors and other sources of information can be used for decision making and enhanced monitoring, control, quality assurance and verification.
To secure efficient, sustainable operations and strengthen short-and-long-term competitiveness, maritime stakeholders need to re-think their current strategies and adapt.
(Adapted from: https://www.dnv.com)
Based on the extract, it is correct to say that
Q3325552
Inglês
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Read the excerpts below and choose the correct answer in question.
Digitalization is gaining fast ground
The transition (I- _________ ) digitalization and automation is speeding (II- _________ ) in the maritime industry. Digital technologies and solutions are being used to increase competitiveness and enhance operational efficiency. They are also being implemented to spur the industry (III- _________ ) the decarbonization path to realize zero emissions (IV- __________ ) international shipping (V- __________ ) mid-century.
Data streams from sensors and other sources of information can be used for decision making and enhanced monitoring, control, quality assurance and verification.
To secure efficient, sustainable operations and strengthen short-and-long-term competitiveness, maritime stakeholders need to re-think their current strategies and adapt.
(Adapted from: https://www.dnv.com)
Mark the option that completes the blank spaces in the first paragraph.
Q3325547
Inglês
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Read the text below and choose the correct option in question.
Artificial intelligence
By B.J. Copeland
Artificial intelligence (AI) is the ability of a digital computer or computer-controlled robot to perform tasks commonly associated with intelligent beings. The term is frequently applied to the project of developing systems endowed with the intellectual processes characteristic of humans, such as the ability to reason, discover meaning, generalize, or learn from past experience. Since their development in the 1940s, digital computers have been programmed to carry out very complex tasks – such as discovering proofs for mathematical theorems or playing chess – with great proficiency. Despite continuing advances in computer processing speed and memory capacity, there are as yet no programs that can match full human flexibility over wider domains or in tasks requiring much everyday knowledge. On the other hand, some programs have attained the performance levels of human experts and professionals in executing certain specific tasks, so that artificial intelligence in this limited sense is found in applications as diverse as medical diagnosis, computer search engines, voice or handwriting recognition, and chatbots.
All but the simplest human behavior is ascribed to intelligence, while even the most complicated insect behavior is usually not taken as an indication of intelligence. What is the difference? Consider the behavior of the digger wasp, Sphex ichneumoneus. When the female wasp returns to her burrow with food, she first deposits it on the threshold, checks for intruders inside her burrow, and only then, if the coast is clear, carries her food inside. The real nature of the wasp’s instinctual behavior is revealed if the food is moved a few inches away from the entrance to her burrow while she is inside: on emerging, she will repeat the whole procedure as often as the food is displaced. Intelligence conspicuously absent in the case of the wasp must include the ability to adapt to new circumstances.
Psychologists generally characterize human intelligence not by just one trait but by the combination of many diverse abilities. Research in AI has focused chiefly on the following components of intelligence: learning, reasoning, problem solving, perception, and using language.
(Adapted from: https://www.britannica.com/technology/artificial-intelligence)
According to the text, it is possible to say that:
Q3303986
Inglês
Consider the dialogue below:
Jake: I can't decide if I should attend the meeting or not. My manager said it's optional, but it's quite important for the future of the project.
Liz: I think you should definitely go. It might not be mandatory, but you'll learn a lot, and your input is valuable.
Jake: I guess you're right. I'll see if I can rearrange my schedule.
Liz: That would be wise. It could show your commitment.
Based on the dialogue, which of the following statements best describes Jake's feelings about attending the meeting?
Jake: I can't decide if I should attend the meeting or not. My manager said it's optional, but it's quite important for the future of the project.
Liz: I think you should definitely go. It might not be mandatory, but you'll learn a lot, and your input is valuable.
Jake: I guess you're right. I'll see if I can rearrange my schedule.
Liz: That would be wise. It could show your commitment.
Based on the dialogue, which of the following statements best describes Jake's feelings about attending the meeting?
Q3303830
Inglês
Read the short excerpt below and answer the question
that follows:
"During the annual cultural festival, students and teachers alike participated in activities ranging from traditional dances to interactive art exhibitions. Some students even created visual posters without any text, relying solely on symbols and colors to convey powerful social messages. Each participant's display represented a unique perspective on community and collaboration."
Based on the excerpt, which statement most accurately reflects both the verbal and non-verbal elements mentioned, as well as the use of possessive forms and indefinite pronouns?
"During the annual cultural festival, students and teachers alike participated in activities ranging from traditional dances to interactive art exhibitions. Some students even created visual posters without any text, relying solely on symbols and colors to convey powerful social messages. Each participant's display represented a unique perspective on community and collaboration."
Based on the excerpt, which statement most accurately reflects both the verbal and non-verbal elements mentioned, as well as the use of possessive forms and indefinite pronouns?
Q3487270
Inglês
“The first parachute was invented by Leonardo da Vinci.”
This sentence has the same meaning as:
Q3487265
Inglês
Choose the correct alternative to complete the dialog.
Alex: Can you see the soldier in the camouflaged uniform? Camille: __________________. There are two.
Alex: Can you see the soldier in the camouflaged uniform? Camille: __________________. There are two.
Q3487263
Inglês
Choose the correct alternative to complete the
conversation.
John: We’re having dinner in the Sergeants’ Mess Hall on Thursday. _____________?
Marcos: Yes, I’d love to.
John: We’re having dinner in the Sergeants’ Mess Hall on Thursday. _____________?
Marcos: Yes, I’d love to.
Q3487261
Inglês
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Read the text and answer question.
How long will you live?
Everyone wants to live a long and healthy life. Today, many
scientists are trying to find the habits that help people live
longer. In 1970, some scientists talked to 7,000 people in the
United States and got information about ___________ habits.
Then they checked to see how long the people lived.
The scientists learned that the people with the longest
lives did seven things. (1) They ate breakfast every day. (2) They
didn’t eat snacks between meals. (3) They weren’t too heavy or
too thin. (4) They exercised regularly. (5) They slept seven to
eight hours every night not more, and not less. (6) They didn’t
smoke. (7) They didn’t drink more than two alcoholic drinks per
day.
These were the habits that made a big difference. People
who did all of these things lived 12 years longer than people
who did only one to three of the things.
Scientists say that you should change your habits slowly.
Make one small change every week. You need about 21 days to
make a new habit.
Adapted. World English 1B. 2010. Heinle Cengage Learning.
According to the text, people
Q3487258
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Read the text and answer question.
How long will you live?
Everyone wants to live a long and healthy life. Today, many
scientists are trying to find the habits that help people live
longer. In 1970, some scientists talked to 7,000 people in the
United States and got information about ___________ habits.
Then they checked to see how long the people lived.
The scientists learned that the people with the longest
lives did seven things. (1) They ate breakfast every day. (2) They
didn’t eat snacks between meals. (3) They weren’t too heavy or
too thin. (4) They exercised regularly. (5) They slept seven to
eight hours every night not more, and not less. (6) They didn’t
smoke. (7) They didn’t drink more than two alcoholic drinks per
day.
These were the habits that made a big difference. People
who did all of these things lived 12 years longer than people
who did only one to three of the things.
Scientists say that you should change your habits slowly.
Make one small change every week. You need about 21 days to
make a new habit.
Adapted. World English 1B. 2010. Heinle Cengage Learning.
According to the text, scientists
Q3487257
Inglês
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Read the text and answer question.
How long will you live?
Everyone wants to live a long and healthy life. Today, many
scientists are trying to find the habits that help people live
longer. In 1970, some scientists talked to 7,000 people in the
United States and got information about ___________ habits.
Then they checked to see how long the people lived.
The scientists learned that the people with the longest
lives did seven things. (1) They ate breakfast every day. (2) They
didn’t eat snacks between meals. (3) They weren’t too heavy or
too thin. (4) They exercised regularly. (5) They slept seven to
eight hours every night not more, and not less. (6) They didn’t
smoke. (7) They didn’t drink more than two alcoholic drinks per
day.
These were the habits that made a big difference. People
who did all of these things lived 12 years longer than people
who did only one to three of the things.
Scientists say that you should change your habits slowly.
Make one small change every week. You need about 21 days to
make a new habit.
Adapted. World English 1B. 2010. Heinle Cengage Learning.
Choose the correct Conditional Sentence to summarize
the text.
Q3487254
Inglês
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Read the text and answer question.
Overcoming shyness by controlling emotional state
Words can be amazingly powerful if you know how to use
them. Read any book about influencing people and you’ll see
what I mean. Some shy people don’t understand how their
behavior, and specially their language patterns, influence
others.
Any decision you make is largely influenced by the
emotional state you are in at the time. If you are in a positive,
happy state, you are much more likely to behave in positive,
rewarding ways. If you are in a “bad mood”, you tend to make
poor decisions and ignore the positive things around you. How
do emotional states work? If you concentrate, you can often put
yourself in whatever state you want (Think happy thoughts!).
Adapted. New English Point, Book 2. 1999. Editora Saraiva.
According to the text, if you’re in a bad mood,
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