AS Computer Science Types of Software / Expert Systems

Multiple Choice

What is the primary purpose of an expert system?

• To provide financial advice to clients.
• To store large amounts of data efficiently.
• To automate physical tasks in manufacturing.
• To emulate human expertise in decision-making.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are components of an expert system? (Select all that apply)

• Knowledge Base

• Inference Engine

• User Interface

• Operating System

Fill in the Blank

The __________ is the core of the expert system, containing extensive information, including facts, rules, and heuristics.

Multiple Select

The knowledge base of expert systems are comprised of ...

• rules
• opinions
• facts

• heuristics

Hotspot

Identify the user interface in the diagram

Hotspot

Identify the knowledge base in the diagram

Hotspot

Identify the inference engine in the diagram

Multiple Choice

What is the main issue with expert systems?

• They are too simple

• They are too expensive

• They lack common sense

• They are too complex

Explanation Slide...

The main issue with expert systems is that they lack common sense, which limits their ability to make decisions in complex, real-world situations where human-like reasoning is required.

Open Ended

Explain how expert systems can enhance decision-making in healthcare. You should mention the components and mechanisms as well as advantages it would have in this scenarios.