AS 474 Exam 2026 Questions and
Answers Graded A+
Which group makes better decisions?
a) Expert Groups
b) Homogenous Groups
c) Diverse Groups - Correct answer-c) Diverse Groups
Who coined the concept of "Wisdom of Crowds?"
a) Surowiecki
b) Klieger
c) Galton - Correct answer-a) Surowiecki
What is the basic premise of "Wisdom of Crowds?"
a) Large groups potentially smarter than smartest person in any expert group.
b) Smaller, elite groups exhibit more intelligence than larger groups
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,c) Accumulation of knowledge by individuals leads to better decision making than
larger groups. - Correct answer-a) Large groups potentially smarter than smartest
person in any expert group
What is the primary reservation about "Wisdom of Crowds?"
a) Large group determinations slower than decisions made by experts
b) Experts' contributions cannot be ignored
c) Danger of group not being diverse - Correct answer-b) Expert's contributions
cannot be ignored
Which is NOT one of the four conditions necessary for a crowd to be suitable for
making an intellectual majority decision?
a) Diversity of Opinions
b) Aggregation of Information
c) Independence of Judgments
d) Most Members Experts - Correct answer-d) Most Members Experts
What is the definition of "Pejorative?"
a) Complimentary expression
b) Word of encouragement
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, c) Negative Connotation - Correct answer-c) Negative Connotation
Who coined the term "Groupthink?"
a) Senator Pat Roberts
b) William Safire
c) William H. Whyte - Correct answer-c) William H. Whyte
What is the definition of "Groupthink?"
a) Group values conflicting opinions
b) Group pressures members to conform
c) Group desires consensus - Correct answer-b) Group pressures members to
conform
How many total absences (for any reason) are you allowed without penalty?
a) 7
b) 6
c) 5 - Correct answer-c) 5
Is late homework accepted?
a) Yes
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Answers Graded A+
Which group makes better decisions?
a) Expert Groups
b) Homogenous Groups
c) Diverse Groups - Correct answer-c) Diverse Groups
Who coined the concept of "Wisdom of Crowds?"
a) Surowiecki
b) Klieger
c) Galton - Correct answer-a) Surowiecki
What is the basic premise of "Wisdom of Crowds?"
a) Large groups potentially smarter than smartest person in any expert group.
b) Smaller, elite groups exhibit more intelligence than larger groups
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,c) Accumulation of knowledge by individuals leads to better decision making than
larger groups. - Correct answer-a) Large groups potentially smarter than smartest
person in any expert group
What is the primary reservation about "Wisdom of Crowds?"
a) Large group determinations slower than decisions made by experts
b) Experts' contributions cannot be ignored
c) Danger of group not being diverse - Correct answer-b) Expert's contributions
cannot be ignored
Which is NOT one of the four conditions necessary for a crowd to be suitable for
making an intellectual majority decision?
a) Diversity of Opinions
b) Aggregation of Information
c) Independence of Judgments
d) Most Members Experts - Correct answer-d) Most Members Experts
What is the definition of "Pejorative?"
a) Complimentary expression
b) Word of encouragement
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, c) Negative Connotation - Correct answer-c) Negative Connotation
Who coined the term "Groupthink?"
a) Senator Pat Roberts
b) William Safire
c) William H. Whyte - Correct answer-c) William H. Whyte
What is the definition of "Groupthink?"
a) Group values conflicting opinions
b) Group pressures members to conform
c) Group desires consensus - Correct answer-b) Group pressures members to
conform
How many total absences (for any reason) are you allowed without penalty?
a) 7
b) 6
c) 5 - Correct answer-c) 5
Is late homework accepted?
a) Yes
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