Question 1

The basic rationale of artificial intelligence is to use mathematical calculation rather than symbolic reasoning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A nonexpert uses the development environment of an expert system to obtain advice and to solve problems using the expert knowledge embedded into the system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The MYCIN Expert System was used to diagnose bacterial infections using

Accepted Answer

A)  a simulation model that tried out many options. 
B)  a set of 500 rules on the subject. 
C)  an optimization model. 
D)  an expert system whose performance was inferior to human experts. 
A)  a simulation model that tried out many options. 
B)  a set of 500 rules on the subject. 
C)  an optimization model. 
D)  an expert system whose performance was inferior to human experts.

Question 4

List five disciplines of artificial intelligence.

Accepted Answer

•Philosophy
•Human Behavior
•Neurology
•

Question 5

In the heart disease diagnosis case study, what was a benefit of the SIPMES expert system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Expert systems from other domains were used, saving development time. 
B)  The SIPMES system agreed with human experts 64% of the time. 
C)  The SIPMES system could diagnose all types of cardiovascular diseases. 
D)  No human expert knowledge was needed in development, only textbook knowledge. 
A)  Expert systems from other domains were used, saving development time. 
B)  The SIPMES system agreed with human experts 64% of the time. 
C)  The SIPMES system could diagnose all types of cardiovascular diseases. 
D)  No human expert knowledge was needed in development, only textbook knowledge.

Question 6

Expert systems (ES) are computer-based information systems that use expert knowledge to attain high-level decision performance in a narrowly defined problem domain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A relatively new approach to supporting decision making is called automated decision systems (ADS), sometimes also known as decision automation systems (DAS). Give a definition of an ADS/DAS in simple terms?

Accepted Answer

In simple terms, An ADS is a r

Question 8

What are the various components of an airline revenue management system? Describe the function of each one.

Accepted Answer

•The pricing and accounting system:</

Question 9

Name and describe three problem areas suitable for expert systems.

Accepted Answer

•Interpretation: Inferring situat

Question 10

How does an expert system differ from conventional systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  Changes in an expert system are tedious to make. 
B)  The expert system operates only when it is complete. 
C)  Expert systems handle qualitative data easily. 
D)  Execution of expert system programs is algorithmic or step-by-step. 
A)  Changes in an expert system are tedious to make. 
B)  The expert system operates only when it is complete. 
C)  Expert systems handle qualitative data easily. 
D)  Execution of expert system programs is algorithmic or step-by-step.

Question 11

Revenue management systems modify the prices of products and services dynamically based on

Accepted Answer

A)  intuition, demand, and supply. 
B)  intuition, competition, and supply. 
C)  business rules, demand, and supply. 
D)  business rules, supply, and intuition. 
A)  intuition, demand, and supply. 
B)  intuition, competition, and supply. 
C)  business rules, demand, and supply. 
D)  business rules, supply, and intuition.

Question 12

In the InterContinental Hotel Group case study, the mathematical model used to increase profits was based on

Accepted Answer

A)  a simulation model that tried out many options. 
B)  a system that collated the subjective inputs of managers. 
C)  a mathematical model that used two variables: price and day of the week. 
D)  an optimization model that used multiple variables. 
A)  a simulation model that tried out many options. 
B)  a system that collated the subjective inputs of managers. 
C)  a mathematical model that used two variables: price and day of the week. 
D)  an optimization model that used multiple variables.

Question 13

Rule-based systems have their roots in artificial intelligence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A person's decision performance and level of knowledge are typical criteria that determine their level of expertise in a particular subject.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

All the following statements about how an expert system operates are true EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  incorporated knowledge is drawn exclusively from human experts. 
B)  a knowledge engineer creates inferencing rules. 
C)  knowledge rules are stored in the knowledge base. 
D)  inference engines contain an explanation subcomponent. 
A)  incorporated knowledge is drawn exclusively from human experts. 
B)  a knowledge engineer creates inferencing rules. 
C)  knowledge rules are stored in the knowledge base. 
D)  inference engines contain an explanation subcomponent.

Question 16

Describe the Turing test for determining whether a computer exhibits intelligent behavior.

Accepted Answer

According to this test, a comp

Question 17

In the popular Corvid ES shell, ________ define the major factors considered in problem solving.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the popular Corvid ES shell, ________...

Question 18

In the Giant Food Stores case study, the new pricing model deployment system included all the following features EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  it required more staff to make pricing changes. 
B)  it could handle large numbers of price changes. 
C)  it used point of sale and competitive data as inputs. 
D)  it had a predictive capability. 
A)  it required more staff to make pricing changes. 
B)  it could handle large numbers of price changes. 
C)  it used point of sale and competitive data as inputs. 
D)  it had a predictive capability.

Question 19

The inference engine, also known as the control structure or the rule interpreter (in rule-based ES), is essentially a computer program that provides a methodology for reasoning about information in the knowledge base and on the blackboard to formulate appropriate conclusions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Most business decision rules are the same across industries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The basic rationale of artificial intelligence is to use mathematical calculation rather than symbolic reasoning.

A nonexpert uses the development environment of an expert system to obtain advice and to solve problems using the expert knowledge embedded into the system.

The MYCIN Expert System was used to diagnose bacterial infections using

List five disciplines of artificial intelligence.

In the heart disease diagnosis case study, what was a benefit of the SIPMES expert system?

Expert systems (ES) are computer-based information systems that use expert knowledge to attain high-level decision performance in a narrowly defined problem domain.

A relatively new approach to supporting decision making is called automated decision systems (ADS), sometimes also known as decision automation systems (DAS). Give a definition of an ADS/DAS in simple terms?

What are the various components of an airline revenue management system? Describe the function of each one.

Name and describe three problem areas suitable for expert systems.

How does an expert system differ from conventional systems?

Revenue management systems modify the prices of products and services dynamically based on

In the InterContinental Hotel Group case study, the mathematical model used to increase profits was based on

Rule-based systems have their roots in artificial intelligence.

A person's decision performance and level of knowledge are typical criteria that determine their level of expertise in a particular subject.

All the following statements about how an expert system operates are true EXCEPT

Describe the Turing test for determining whether a computer exhibits intelligent behavior.

In the popular Corvid ES shell, ________ define the major factors considered in problem solving.

In the Giant Food Stores case study, the new pricing model deployment system included all the following features EXCEPT

The inference engine, also known as the control structure or the rule interpreter (in rule-based ES), is essentially a computer program that provides a methodology for reasoning about information in the knowledge base and on the blackboard to formulate appropriate conclusions.

Most business decision rules are the same across industries.

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Exam 11: Automated Decision Systems and Expert Systems

The basic rationale of artificial intelligence is to use mathematical calculation rather than symbolic reasoning.

A nonexpert uses the development environment of an expert system to obtain advice and to solve problems using the expert knowledge embedded into the system.

The MYCIN Expert System was used to diagnose bacterial infections using

List five disciplines of artificial intelligence.

In the heart disease diagnosis case study, what was a benefit of the SIPMES expert system?

Expert systems (ES) are computer-based information systems that use expert knowledge to attain high-level decision performance in a narrowly defined problem domain.

A relatively new approach to supporting decision making is called automated decision systems (ADS), sometimes also known as decision automation systems (DAS). Give a definition of an ADS/DAS in simple terms?

What are the various components of an airline revenue management system? Describe the function of each one.

Name and describe three problem areas suitable for expert systems.

How does an expert system differ from conventional systems?

Revenue management systems modify the prices of products and services dynamically based on

In the InterContinental Hotel Group case study, the mathematical model used to increase profits was based on

Rule-based systems have their roots in artificial intelligence.

A person's decision performance and level of knowledge are typical criteria that determine their level of expertise in a particular subject.

All the following statements about how an expert system operates are true EXCEPT

Describe the Turing test for determining whether a computer exhibits intelligent behavior.

In the popular Corvid ES shell, ________ define the major factors considered in problem solving.

In the Giant Food Stores case study, the new pricing model deployment system included all the following features EXCEPT

The inference engine, also known as the control structure or the rule interpreter (in rule-based ES), is essentially a computer program that provides a methodology for reasoning about information in the knowledge base and on the blackboard to formulate appropriate conclusions.

Most business decision rules are the same across industries.

An Overview of Business Intelligence, Analytics, and Decision Support

Foundations and Technologies for Decision Making

Data Warehousing

Business Reporting, Visual Analytics, and Business Performance Management

Data Mining

Techniques for Predictive Modeling

Text Analytics, Text Mining, and Sentiment Analysis

Web Analytics, Web Mining, and Social Analytics

Model-Based Decision Making: Optimization and Multi-Criteria Systems

Modeling and Analysis: Heuristic Search Methods and Simulation

Knowledge Management and Collaborative Systems

Big Data and Analytics

Business Analytics: Emerging Trends and Future Impacts

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