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PMLE Match each ML acronym to its definition. Practice Question
Match each ML acronym to its definition.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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ML: A subset of AI that enables systems to learn from data.
The correct matches are A (ML), B (AI), C (NLP), and D (CNN). Options E and F are incorrect because they swap definitions: E assigns the definition of AI to ML, and F assigns the definition of CNN to NLP.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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ML: A subset of AI that enables systems to learn from data.
Why this is correct
ML is correctly defined as a subset of AI focused on learning from data.
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AI: The simulation of human intelligence by machines.
Why this is correct
AI is correctly defined as simulating human intelligence.
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NLP: A field of AI that focuses on interaction between computers and human language.
Why this is correct
NLP is correctly defined as dealing with language interaction.
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CNN: A type of neural network designed for processing grid-like data, especially images.
Why this is correct
CNN is correctly defined for grid-like data like images.
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ML: The simulation of human intelligence by machines.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — this describes AI, not ML.
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NLP: A type of neural network designed for processing grid-like data, especially images.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — this describes CNN, not NLP.
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