Question 1

An expert system's ______________________ is composed of facts and rules.
A)Explanation subsystem
B)Knowledge base
C)Inference engine
D)User interface

Accepted Answer

The knowledge base is where an expert system stores its knowledge, which is then used by the inference engine to make decisions or provide recommendations. The knowledge base is typically composed of both facts and rules. The other options, such as the explanation subsystem, user interface, and inference engine, are all important components of an expert system but are not specifically related to the storage and processing of knowledge.

Question 2

Which of the following is a characteristic of AI?
A)Difficult and expensive to duplicate and disseminate knowledge
B)Erratic and inconsistent total cost of knowledge
C)Low creativity
D)Knowledge isn't preserved well

Accepted Answer

Low creativity is a characteristic of AI as it operates based on a set of programmed rules and does not have the ability to think creatively or outside of its programmed parameters. Option A, B, and D are incorrect as they do not align with AI characteristics.

Question 3

PLASMA is used in the ________ industry to mimic the complex behavior of ________.
A)Healthcare; dispatchers
B)Healthcare; doctors
C)Railroad; dispatchers
D)Railroad; doctors

Accepted Answer

Plasma is used in the railroad industry to mimic the complex behavior of dispatchers, helping to optimize train scheduling and operations.

Question 4

A __________________________ expert system executes a plan to administer a prescribed remedy.
A)Debugging
B)Diagnosis
C)Monitoring
D)Repair

Accepted Answer

A repair expert system executes a plan to administer a prescribed remedy, focusing on fixing or correcting issues.

Question 5

An expert system's ______________________ is like a database.
A)Blackboard
B)Explanation subsystem
C)Knowledge base
D)Inference engine

Accepted Answer

The answer of An expert system's ______________________ is like a...

Question 6

Expert systems ______ replace human experts by applying expertise in a _____ domain.
A)can; general
B)can; specific
C)cannot; general
D)cannot; specific

Accepted Answer

Expert systems are designed to replicate the decision-making processes of human experts in a specific domain or field. They are not intended to replace human experts entirely, but to provide support and assistance in decision-making tasks within a specific domain. Therefore, option B is the best choice as it correctly states that expert systems can replace human experts by applying expertise in a specific domain.

Question 7

A __________________________ expert system infers likely consequences of a given situation.
A)Diagnosis
B)Interpretation
C)Planning
D)Prediction

Accepted Answer

A prediction expert system uses data and rules to make a forecast about the future state of a system based on current circumstances. It infers likely consequences of a given situation.

Question 8

A __________________________ expert system develops plans to achieve goals.
A)Design
B)Interpretation
C)Planning
D)Prediction

Accepted Answer

A planning expert system specifically focuses on developing plans to achieve goals. Design expert systems focus on creating designs, interpretation expert systems focus on analyzing data and providing explanations, and prediction expert systems focus on making predictions based on data.

Question 9

ujam is ____________ that uses ________ to produce sophisticated harmonies, bass lines, drum tracks, horn parts, etc.
A)hardware; algorithms
B)hardware; instinct
C)software; algorithms
D)software; instinct

Accepted Answer

ujam is a software that uses algorithms to generate musical elements such as harmonies, bass lines, drum tracks, horn parts, etc.

Question 10

Which of the following is a characteristic of natural intelligence?
A)Difficult and expensive to duplicate and disseminate knowledge
B)Limited use of sensory experiences
C)Low creativity
D)Reasoning is only good in narrow, focused, and stable domains

Accepted Answer

Natural intelligence, which refers to human intelligence, involves complex cognitive processes that are difficult and expensive to replicate and share, unlike artificial intelligence.

Question 11

Vertical searching is used by sites like ________ and is a threat to __________.
A)Google; Facebook
B)Google; Kayak
C)Facebook; Google
D)Kayak; Google

Accepted Answer

Kayak is a website that uses vertical searching, while Google is threatened by it as users may opt to utilize vertical search engines instead of the general search provided by Google.

Question 12

AI is NOT concerned with _______________.
A)building computers and robots with intelligence
B)studying the thought processes of humans
C)recreating the thought processes of humans via machines
D)replacing workers with machines to reduce costs

Accepted Answer

AI is not concerned with replacing workers with machines to reduce costs. While AI may be used as a tool to automate certain tasks, its primary focus is on creating machines with intelligent abilities and studying the thought processes of humans to recreate them via machines.

Question 13

The __________________ test proposes a scenario in which a man and a computer both pretend to be women or men, and a human interviewer has to identify which is the real human.
A)Google
B)SkyNet
C)Terminator
D)Turing

Accepted Answer

The test described is the Turing Test, named after mathematician and computer scientist Alan Turing.

Question 14

The Turing test involves a human and computer ______________.
A)answering the phone
B)interviewing
C)playing Jeopardy!
D)playing chess

Accepted Answer

The Turing test involves a human interviewer who communicates with both a computer program and another human, without knowing which is which. The goal is to see if the computer program can convincingly pass as human in conversation.

Question 15

___________ are the most widely applied and commercially successful intelligent systems.
A)Expert systems
B)Genetic algorithms
C)Intelligent agents
D)Neural networks

Accepted Answer

Expert systems are the most widely applied and commercially successful intelligent systems. These systems are designed to mimic the problem-solving capabilities of a human expert and can provide accurate and consistent advice in a specific domain. They have been successfully applied in various fields, such as medicine, engineering, finance, and law. Genetic algorithms, intelligent agents, and neural networks are also important intelligent systems, but they are not as widely applied and commercially successful as expert systems.

Question 16

Knowledge __________________________ occurs when knowledge is organized as rules or frames and stored electronically in a knowledge base.
A)Acquisition
B)Inferencing
C)Representation
D)Transfer

Accepted Answer

Representation refers to the process of organizing knowledge into rules or frames and storing it electronically in a knowledge base. This allows for efficient access and retrieval of information, and facilitates inferencing and decision-making. Acquisition refers to the process of acquiring new knowledge, whereas inferencing involves using existing knowledge to draw logical conclusions or make predictions. Transfer refers to the process of applying knowledge in new contexts or situations.

Question 17

You are a doctor at a successful practice in the US. You are contacted by WebMD.com to provide your expertise on your successful new cancer identification technique. This is considered knowledge _______.
A)Acquisition
B)Inferencing
C)Representation
D)Transfer

Accepted Answer

Knowledge acquisition refers to the process of gaining new knowledge or intelligence through various means, such as reading, research, observation, or interaction with others. In this scenario, the doctor is providing their expertise on a successful cancer identification technique, which involves acquiring new knowledge.

Question 18

_______________ usually involve a large number of processors operating in parallel.
A)Expert systems
B)Fuzzy logic
C)Genetic algorithms
D)Neural networks

Accepted Answer

Neural networks usually involve a large number of processors operating in parallel, working together to solve problems such as image recognition or language translation. Expert systems, fuzzy logic, and genetic algorithms may not necessarily require parallel processing.

Question 19

______________________ is NOT a benefit of an expert system.
A)Knowledge accessibility
B)Liability
C)Productivity
D)Reliability

Accepted Answer

Liability refers to the legal responsibility or accountability for errors or damages caused by the expert system's advice or decisions. It is not a benefit of an expert system but a potential concern or challenge that needs to be addressed. Knowledge accessibility, productivity, and reliability are commonly cited benefits of expert systems.

Question 20

You are the HR manager at ABC Corp. You are using an expert system to "score" candidates for the new sales manager job. The scores you receive are an example of knowledge __________.
A)Acquisition
B)Inferencing
C)Representation
D)Transfer

Accepted Answer

The answer of You are the HR manager at ABC...

Quiz 17: Technology Guide 4 : Intelligent Systems

An expert system's ______________________ is composed of facts and rules.

Which of the following is a characteristic of AI?

PLASMA is used in the industry to mimic the complex behavior of .

A __________________________ expert system executes a plan to administer a prescribed remedy.

An expert system's ______________________ is like a database.

Expert systems __ replace human experts by applying expertise in a _ domain.

A __________________________ expert system infers likely consequences of a given situation.

A __________________________ expert system develops plans to achieve goals.

ujam is ____ that uses to produce sophisticated harmonies, bass lines, drum tracks, horn parts, etc.

Which of the following is a characteristic of natural intelligence?

Vertical searching is used by sites like and is a threat to __.

AI is NOT concerned with _______________.

The __________________ test proposes a scenario in which a man and a computer both pretend to be women or men, and a human interviewer has to identify which is the real human.

The Turing test involves a human and computer ______________.

___________ are the most widely applied and commercially successful intelligent systems.

Knowledge __________________________ occurs when knowledge is organized as rules or frames and stored electronically in a knowledge base.

You are a doctor at a successful practice in the US. You are contacted by WebMD.com to provide your expertise on your successful new cancer identification technique. This is considered knowledge _______.

_______________ usually involve a large number of processors operating in parallel.

______________________ is NOT a benefit of an expert system.

You are the HR manager at ABC Corp. You are using an expert system to "score" candidates for the new sales manager job. The scores you receive are an example of knowledge __________.