IMS555 - Chapter 10

What is the ultimate goal of problem-solving?

• To complicate situations

• To find a solution that best resolves the issue

• To avoid solving problems

• To create obstacles

What is an expert system?

• A system that complicates situations

• A system that creates problems

• A system that imitates human problem-solving processes

• A system that avoids decision making

What is the main purpose of an inference engine in an expert system?

• To provide answers, predictions, and suggestions

• To store factual knowledge

• To explain the rationale behind decisions

• To acquire knowledge from experts

Which method of knowledge representation uses a graphical network to represent semantic relations among concepts?

• Semantic Networks

• Frames

• Conceptual Graph

• Scripts

What is the purpose of the Explanation Facility in an expert system?

• To acquire knowledge

• To provide answers

• To understand the decision-making process

• To store factual knowledge

Which search algorithm is suitable for large databases with records ordered by numerical key?

• Linear search

• Genetic search

• Binary search

• Tree search

What is the concept of dominance and admissibility in decision rules?

• A rule that is sometimes better than others

• A rule that is always worse than others

• A rule that is never used

• A rule that is always better than others

What is a heuristic in problem-solving?

• A guaranteed solution

• A mental shortcut

• A time-consuming process

• A complex algorithm

Which expert system was developed to diagnosing bacterial infections and blood

clotting diseases?

• DENDRAL project

• MYCIN

• XCON

• HUGIN FDM-Fraud Detection Management Analytics

What is the main difference between human thinking and computer thinking?

• Human thinking involves imagination, language, and goal setting, while computer thinking involves data processing

• Human thinking involves solving problems, while computer thinking involves creativity

• Human thinking involves emotions, while computer thinking involves logic

• Human thinking involves humor, while computer thinking involves analysis