KEMENTERIAN PENDIDIKAN DAN KEBUDAYAAN

UNIVERSITAS SILIWANGI
FAKULTAS TEKNIK
Jl. Siliwangi Nomor 24 Tlp. (0265) 323532 Tasikmalaya 46115

NASKAH UJIAN TENGAH SEMESTER GANJIL

TAHUN AJARAN 2022/2023
Mata kuliah : Bahasa Inggris
Program Studi : Teknik Informatika
Kelas : A and B
Waktu : 90 menit
Dosen : Dr. H. Soni T. Tandiana

Read the text and answer the questions!

Data mining is simply filtering through large amounts of raw data for useful information that gives
businesses a competitive edge. This information is made up of meaningful patterns and trends that are
already in the data but were previously unseen. The most popular tool used when mining is artificial
intelligence (AI). AI technologies try to work the way the human brain works, by making intelligent
guesses, learning by example, and using deductive reasoning. Some of the more popular AI methods used
in data mining include neural networks, clustering, and decision trees. Neural networks look at the rules
of using data, which are based on the connections found or on a sample set of data. As a result, the
software continually analyses value and compares it to the other factors, and it compares these factors
repeatedly until it finds patterns emerging. These patterns are known as rules. The software then looks for
other patterns based on these rules or sends out an alarm when a trigger value is hit. Clustering divides
data into groups based on similar features or limited data ranges. Clusters are used when data isn't labelled
in a way that is favorable to mining. For instance, an insurance company that wants to find instances of
fraud wouldn't have its records labelled as fraudulent or not fraudulent. But after analyzing patterns within
clusters, the mining software can start to figure out the rules that point to which claims are likely to be
false. Decision trees, like clusters, separate the data into subsets and then analyze the subsets to divide
them into further subsets. The final subsets are then small enough that the mining process can find
interesting patterns and relationships within the data. Once the data to be mined is identified, it should be
cleansed. Cleansing data frees it from duplicate information and erroneous data. Next, the data should be
stored in a uniform format within relevant categories or fields. Mining tools can work with all types of
data storage, from large data warehouses to smaller desktop databases to flat files.
A. Answer the following questions based on the text!
1. How is data mining filtered?
2. Why is data mining filtered?
3. When are clusters used in data mining?
4. What can an analyst do to improve the data mining results?
5. Why is cleansing data important?

B. Translate the following text into Indonesian language!

The three-dimensional nature of holography makes it an appealing storage medium because 'pages' of
data can be superimposed on a single volume - imagine transferring a whole page of text at once as
opposed to reading each letter in sequence. Hans Coufal, manager of IBM's New Directions in Science
and Technology Research division, predicts that the fast access rates and transfer times of holographic
storage will lead to improved network searches, video on demand, high-end servers, enterprise
computing, and
supercomputing. Meanwhile, also-ran technologies are thriving. Tape, first used for data storage in
1951 with the Univac I, has been revitalized by the corporate hunger for affordable archiving solutions.
In the consumer arena, says Dataquest analyst Mary Craig, recordable CD-ROMs and DVDs will remain
the dominant high-capacity removable storage media for the next decade.

C. Write an argumentative essay by choosing one of the topics bellow?

• Online learning for the elementary school students.
• Why BBM price should be increased
• Pro & Con of utilizing computerized machines and robot in industry.
Notes: - The essay consist of at least 3 paragraphs.
- It consists of 150-300 words.

D. Change these sentences into passive voice!

1. The computers make the works faster.
2. Modern computer computes the data smarter.
3. Why did the computer access the information slowly?
4. Computer improved the efficiency in transportation.
5. Designing infrastructure commonly uses particular computer system.
--- Good luck!---
A. For Answer
1. How is data mining filtered?
Data mining is simply filtering through large amounts of raw data for useful information that gives
businesses a competitive edge.
2. Why is data mining filtered?
for useful information that gives businesses a competitive edge.
3. When are clusters used in data mining?
Clusters are used when data isn't labelled in a way that is favorable to mining.
4. What can an analyst do to improve the data mining results?
Decision trees, like clusters, separate the data into subsets and then analyze the subsets to divide
them into further subsets.
5. Why is cleansing data important?
Cleansing data frees it from duplicate information and erroneous data.

B. Translate

Sifat tiga dimensi holografi membuatnya menjadi media penyimpanan yang menarik karena
'halaman' data dapat ditumpangkan pada satu volume - bayangkan mentransfer seluruh halaman
teks sekaligus sebagai lawan membaca setiap huruf secara berurutan. Hans Coufal, manajer divisi
New Directions in Science and Technology Research IBM, memperkirakan bahwa kecepatan akses
dan waktu transfer penyimpanan holografik yang cepat akan mengarah pada peningkatan pencarian
jaringan, video on demand, server kelas atas, komputasi perusahaan, dan
superkomputer. Sementara itu, teknologi yang juga dijalankan berkembang pesat. Tape, pertama
kali digunakan untuk penyimpanan data pada tahun 1951 dengan Univac I, telah direvitalisasi oleh
keinginan perusahaan akan solusi pengarsipan yang terjangkau. Di arena konsumen, kata analis
Dataquest Mary Craig, CD-ROM dan DVD yang dapat direkam akan tetap menjadi media
penyimpanan lepasan berkapasitas tinggi yang dominan untuk dekade berikutnya.

C. Essay Argumentative
WHY BBM PRICE SHOULD BE INCREASED
On Monday, November 17, 2014, the government announced an increase in fuel prices.
The fuel price increase will take effect on November 18, 2014 at 00.00 WIB, the premium price
will increase from Rp6,500 to Rp8,500, while diesel fuel will increase from Rp5,500 to Rp7,500.
The increase in fuel prices will gradually increase the price of other necessities, such as electricity,
basic necessities, transportation and others.
Regarding the increase in fuel prices, don't make you panic, get frustrated or get angry and
blame the government for making your life difficult. The impact of the increase in fuel costs forced
civil servants, especially those in overseas, to further tighten their daily expenditure items. Starting
from the cost of the house contract which also went up, the cost of electricity, water, and all kinds
of things that made the wife ask for more spending money than before.(Menyikapi Kenaikan Harga
Bahan Bakar Minyak (BBM) (kemenkeu.go.id))
In my personal opinion, the increase in fuel prices will certainly harm the lower class of
society because with the increase in fuel prices, the value of basic food prices will also increase,
this is because fuel is a special need for farmers to carry out their economic activities.

D. Passive voice
1. Work is done faster with a computer
2. calculating data easier with modern computers
3. Sometimes computers acces information slowly
4. Transportation efficiency can be improved by computer.
5. certain computer systems can generally design the infrastructure.