G10IGCSE-Expert Systems

What is an expert system?

• A system that only performs basic calculations.

• A database that stores expert opinions.

• A software that automates routine tasks without any expert input.

• An expert system is a computer program that simulates the judgment and behavior of a human or an organization that has expert-level knowledge in a particular field.

List two characteristics of expert systems.

• Decision tree;

• Neural network;

• 1) Knowledge base; 2) Inference engine

• Data mining;

Name one use of expert systems in mineral prospecting.

• Identifying potential mineral deposits.

• Creating geological maps

• Designing mining equipment

• Calculating mineral prices

How can expert systems assist in car engine fault diagnosis?

• Expert systems provide diagnostic recommendations for car engine faults by analyzing symptoms and applying knowledge-based rules.

• Expert systems only provide maintenance schedules for vehicles.

• Expert systems are used to design new car models.

• Expert systems can physically repair car engines.

What role do expert systems play in medical diagnosis?

• Expert systems only provide treatment plans, not diagnostic support.

• Expert systems replace human doctors entirely in diagnosis.

• Expert systems aid in medical diagnosis by providing data-driven recommendations and improving diagnostic accuracy.

• Expert systems are primarily used for administrative tasks in healthcare.

Explain how expert systems can be used in chess games.

• Expert systems can analyze chess positions, suggest optimal moves, and simulate future game scenarios.

• Expert systems can predict the weather during a chess game.

• Expert systems are used to physically move chess pieces on the board.

• Expert systems can only play chess without analyzing positions.

Describe the purpose of expert systems in financial planning.

• To automate all financial transactions without human input.

• The purpose of expert systems in financial planning is to provide data-driven insights and personalized recommendations to enhance decision-making and optimize financial outcomes.

• To provide generic financial advice without considering individual circumstances.

• To replace financial advisors entirely with software solutions.

How do expert systems aid in route scheduling for delivery vehicles?

• Expert systems focus solely on vehicle maintenance rather than route optimization.

• Expert systems aid in route scheduling by optimizing delivery routes based on various factors like traffic, time, and capacity.

• Expert systems are used to manage driver schedules without considering routes.

• Expert systems only provide weather updates for delivery routes.

What is the function of a user interface in an expert system?

• To facilitate user interaction and communication with the expert system.

• To generate reports on system performance.

• To analyze user data for marketing purposes.

• To store data for the expert system.

Define the inference engine in the context of expert systems.

• The inference engine stores data for the expert system.

• The inference engine is responsible for user interface design.

• The inference engine is the component that applies logical rules to the knowledge base to derive conclusions in expert systems.

• The inference engine generates random outputs for decision making.