Artificial Intelligence

Question 1

Define AI (2)

Answer 1

branch of computer science

simulation of intelligent computer behaviour

Question 2

Main characteristics of AI (4)

Answer 2

collection of data

rules for using that data

ability to reason

ability to learn/adapt

Question 3

Define expert systems (2)

Answer 3

form of AI

mimic human knowledge

Question 4

Characteristics of expert systems (4)

Answer 4

have knowledge base

have rule base

have inference engine

have interface

Question 5

Define knowledge base (2)

Answer 5

stores knowledge on area of expertise

repository of facts

Question 6

Define user interface

Answer 6

method how expert system interacts with user

Question 7

Define inference engine (2)

Answer 7

gathers information from users by asking questions

examines knowledge base for data which matches queries

Question 8

Define machine learning (2)

Answer 8

program can automatically adapt own data

algorithms learn from past experiences