In the following passage, some words have been omitted. Read the passage carefully and choose the most appropriate option from the given alternatives to fill in each blank. Mark your answer for each question.
As artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into daily life, debates around its ethical use are growing louder. Machines now make decisions that were once the (1)_____ of human judgment-from recommending medical treatments to scanning resumes. While Al offers speed and efficiency, it lacks moral (2)_____ raising concerns about bias, accountability, and transparency. Critics argue that without strict ethical frameworks, Al could reinforce social inequalities or even make harmful choices with no clear line of (3)_____. Developers face the challenge of embedding values into code-yet whose values should apply? In multicultural societies, defining what is "right" is rarely (4)_____. Some suggest collaborative oversight involving ethicists, technologists, and policymakers. Others warn that regulation must evolve faster than innovation to prevent misuse. In the race to build smarter systems, the real question remains: can we create machines that are not just intelligent, but also (5)_____ ?
What would come in (1)
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
In the context of the passage, the word domain refers to a specific sphere of activity, concern, or control. The sentence describes how machines are taking over decision-making tasks that were previously the exclusive responsibility or "area of authority" of humans. Using "domain of human judgment" correctly indicates that these judgments were once solely within the human realm.
Other options do not fit in the context:
version: A version refers to a particular form or variant of something. Human judgment is a faculty or process, not a specific variant that machines are replacing in this context.
burden: While decision-making can be a burden (a heavy load or responsibility), the passage focuses on the shift of authority and capability from humans to AI, rather than just the difficulty of the task.
process: Although judgment involves a process, the blank follows "the," which implies a noun defining a territory or ownership. Saying machines are the "process of human judgment" is grammatically and logically incorrect in this context.