Intelligent Decision Support Systems Quiz

What is the main goal of artificial intelligence?

• To duplicate human thought process by machine

• To process numerical data efficiently

• To create complex algorithms

• To develop advanced problem-solving techniques

What is the key characteristic that distinguishes human thinking from computer processing?

• Symbolic processing

• Heuristic thinking

• Inference capabilities

• Machine learning

Which of the following is NOT an application of expert systems?

• Medical diagnosis

• Commercial lending

• Weather forecasting

• Optimal systems configuration

What is the purpose of the Inference Engine in expert systems?

• To acquire knowledge from the environment

• To explain the reasoning behind conclusions

• To accumulate expertise from humans

• To control the flow of reasoning based on rules

What type of systems are suitable for monitoring air traffic control and fiscal management tasks?

• Instruction systems

• Design systems

• Repair systems

• Monitoring systems

What is a major benefit of expert systems in terms of decision-making?

• Flexibility in operations

• Reduced downtime

• Capture of scarce expertise

• Increased process and product quality

What is a limitation of expert systems in terms of knowledge extraction?

• Systems may not be able to arrive at conclusions

• Knowledge subject to biases

• Lack of end-user trust

• Difficult to extract expertise from humans

Which factor is considered crucial for the success of expert systems implementation?

• Training of users

• Management champion

• Expert's level of knowledge

• User-friendly interface

What type of systems represent knowledge using frames?

• Rule-based Systems

• Frame-based Systems

• Model-based Systems

• Hybrid Systems

What is the main purpose of the Inference Engine in expert systems?

• To accumulate expertise from humans

• To explain the reasoning behind conclusions

• To control the flow of reasoning based on rules

• To acquire knowledge from the environment