Which of the following best describes the function and purpose of the inference engine?
A) It is the subsystem responsible for the acquisition and construction of knowledge rules.
B) It is a component of a DSS that is specifically intended to allow the user to access the internal components of that system in a relatively easy fashion and without having to know specifically how everything is put together or how it works.
C) It is a program module that activates domain knowledge and performs inferencing to work toward a solution or conclusion based upon the values for the facts given and the relationships or rules associated with them.
D) None of the above.

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The inference engine is a core component of expert systems designed to apply logical rules to the knowledge base to deduce new information or make decisions. It uses the given facts and rules to infer new facts or reach conclusions, hence the name "inference engine."

Which of the Following Best Describes the Function and Purpose