4 Application Generation

Question 1

Describe what a knowledge-based system does.

Answer 1

Makes inferences based on user input to provide output

Question 2

knowledge-base

Answer 2

a database that contains expert knowledge

Question 3

inteference engine

Answer 3

attempts to work out the answer to the users query by using the rule base

Question 4

rule base

Answer 4

links knowledge and facts together

Question 5

user interface (HCI)

Answer 5

allows the user to communicate with the system. HCI stands for human-computer-interface

Question 6

Computer-Aided Design(CAD)

Answer 6

software is used to design,test, model and the mass produce physical items and devices

Question 7

Utility Software

Answer 7

Performs commonplace tasks and normally comes suppled with the OS

Question 8

Examples of Utility Software

Answer 8

File Management, Compression software, task managers, anti-virus software

Question 9

Open Source Software

Answer 9

When the source code can be altered and modified by any user

Question 10

Closed Source Software

Answer 10

When the source code is not included. It can not be modified unless the developer who originally made the code approves of the changes.