Expert Systems Introduction

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What is the primary capability of an expert system?

To learn from experience and adapt to new situations

To process large amounts of data quickly

To provide general knowledge on a particular subject

To offer solutions to specific problems in a given domain (correct)

What is the primary advantage of using expert systems over human experts?

Expert systems are more expensive to maintain

Expert systems are more knowledgeable in multiple domains

Human experts are not 100% reliable or consistent (correct)

Human experts are not available in remote locations

Which of the following expert systems is used to identify sites for drilling or mining?

DENDRAL

PUFF

PROSPECTOR (correct)

MYCIN

What is the term for analyzed and organized data that reveals its characteristics?

Information Signup and view all the answers

What is a limitation of expert systems?

They are not up to date and don't learn Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for theoretical or practical understanding of a subject or domain?

Knowledge Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of expert systems?

They are knowledge-based and effective for solving real-world problems Signup and view all the answers

What is a problem with knowledge acquisition in expert systems?

Knowledge is not always readily available Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following expert systems is used to diagnose blood disorders?

MYCIN Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the expert system that gives advice to designers of processor chips?

DESIGN ADVISOR Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible if the advice given by an expert system is wrong?

All of the above are responsible Signup and view all the answers

What type of AI did expert systems deal with in the 1960s?

Special type of AI Signup and view all the answers

What is an expert system, according to one definition?

A computer program designed to hold the accumulated knowledge of one or more domain experts Signup and view all the answers

What was the goal of the Stanford Heuristic Programming Project?

To identify domains where expertise was highly valued and complex Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the expert system that could diagnose infectious diseases?

Mycin Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary area of AI that expert systems belong to?

Artificial Intelligence Signup and view all the answers

Who led the Stanford Heuristic Programming Project?

Feigenbaum Signup and view all the answers

What is another name for the field that includes expert systems and robotics?