Question 1

Briefly explain the principle behind contextual computing.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.The principle behind contextual computing is that computers can both sense and react to their environments similar to how human brains understand and interpret stimuli.In essence,contextual computing allows for tailoring a course of action to a user in a particular situation and environment based on what it knows about the user.

Question 2

List few tasks where artificial neural networks (ANNs)are used.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.ANNs are used for the following tasks:
a.Bankruptcy prediction
b.Credit rating
c.Investment analysis
d.Oil and gas exploration
e.Target marketing
f.Computer and network security

Question 3

In the context of the types of decision-making analyses,what type of analysis is commonly used in transaction-processing systems and management information systems?

Accepted Answer

A) what-if 
B) what-is 
C) case-based 
D) rule-based 
A) what-if 
B) what-is 
C) case-based 
D) rule-based B

Question 4

Robots can be used in environments that are hazardous to humans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

_____ consists of related technologies that try to simulate and reproduce human thought behavior,including thinking,speaking,feeling,and reasoning.

Accepted Answer

A) Cloud computing 
B) Data mining 
C) Artificial intelligence 
D) Grid computing 
A) Cloud computing 
B) Data mining 
C) Artificial intelligence 
D) Grid computing

Question 6

Decision makers use the "what-is" analysis to monitor the effect of a change in one or more variables.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Adding deductive reasoning to traditional database management system (DBMS)functions is a benefit of integrating an expert system into the database component of a(n)_____ system.

Accepted Answer

A) transaction processing 
B) decision support 
C) global positioning 
D) executive information 
A) transaction processing 
B) decision support 
C) global positioning 
D) executive information

Question 8

Briefly discuss Microsoft's MoodScope.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.Microsoft's MoodScope

Question 9

In design and implementation of any _____ reasoning application,there are 4 Rs involved: retrieve,reuse,revise,and retain.

Accepted Answer

A) rule-based 
B) adductive 
C) deductive 
D) case-based 
A) rule-based 
B) adductive 
C) deductive 
D) case-based

Question 10

_____ use patterns to find solutions instead of using the if-then-else rules that expert systems use.

Accepted Answer

A) Virtual reality simulators 
B) Artificial neural networks 
C) Turing machines 
D) Heuristic machines 
A) Virtual reality simulators 
B) Artificial neural networks 
C) Turing machines 
D) Heuristic machines

Question 11

Which is true of personal robots?

Accepted Answer

A) They have limited mobility. 
B) They have sensory capabilities. 
C) They have no speech capabilities. 
D) They are used mostly in the manufacturing industry. 
A) They have limited mobility. 
B) They have sensory capabilities. 
C) They have no speech capabilities. 
D) They are used mostly in the manufacturing industry.

Question 12

Data-mining agents work with a _____,detecting trends and discovering new information and relationships among data items that were not readily apparent.

Accepted Answer

A) data warehouse 
B) knowledge base 
C) data catalog 
D) knowledge hub 
A) data warehouse 
B) knowledge base 
C) data catalog 
D) knowledge hub

Question 13

Briefly discuss the types of activities performed by a natural-language processing (NLP)system.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.NLP systems usually pe

Question 14

In the context of an expert system,a _____ works with the knowledge base management system to ensure that the knowledge base is as up to date as possible.

Accepted Answer

A) knowledge mining tool 
B) knowledge acquisition facility 
C) knowledge inference engine 
D) meta-knowledge system 
A) knowledge mining tool 
B) knowledge acquisition facility 
C) knowledge inference engine 
D) meta-knowledge system

Question 15

A(n)_____ consists of programs that mimic human thought behavior in a specific area that human specialists have solved successfully.

Accepted Answer

A) database system 
B) spiral model 
C) evolutionary model 
D) expert system 
A) database system 
B) spiral model 
C) evolutionary model 
D) expert system

Question 16

In the context of the different techniques used by an inference engine to manipulate a series of rules,_____,a series of "if-then-else" condition pairs is performed.

Accepted Answer

A) forward chaining 
B) backward chaining 
C) inductive reasoning 
D) abductive reasoning 
A) forward chaining 
B) backward chaining 
C) inductive reasoning 
D) abductive reasoning

Question 17

Explain how an artificial neural network (ANN)creates a model.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.ANNs are networks that

Question 18

The _____ characteristic of an intelligent agent demonstrates its ability to learn from previous knowledge and go beyond information given previously.

Accepted Answer

A) autonomy 
B) adaptability 
C) reactivity 
D) mobility 
A) autonomy 
B) adaptability 
C) reactivity 
D) mobility

Question 19

In a natural-language processing (NLP)system,the _____ activity involves using the computer to read large amounts of text and understanding the information well enough to summarize important points and store information so that the system can respond to inquiries about the content.

Accepted Answer

A) interfacing 
B) knowledge acquisition 
C) analysis 
D) data warehousing 
A) interfacing 
B) knowledge acquisition 
C) analysis 
D) data warehousing

Question 20

The _____ characteristic of a sophisticated intelligent agent demonstrates its ability to interact with users in a more natural language.

Accepted Answer

A) humanlike interface 
B) adaptability 
C) collaborative behavior 
D) reactivity 
A) humanlike interface 
B) adaptability 
C) collaborative behavior 
D) reactivity

Briefly explain the principle behind contextual computing.

List few tasks where artificial neural networks (ANNs)are used.

In the context of the types of decision-making analyses,what type of analysis is commonly used in transaction-processing systems and management information systems?

Robots can be used in environments that are hazardous to humans.

_____ consists of related technologies that try to simulate and reproduce human thought behavior,including thinking,speaking,feeling,and reasoning.

Decision makers use the "what-is" analysis to monitor the effect of a change in one or more variables.

Adding deductive reasoning to traditional database management system (DBMS)functions is a benefit of integrating an expert system into the database component of a(n)_____ system.

Briefly discuss Microsoft's MoodScope.

In design and implementation of any _____ reasoning application,there are 4 Rs involved: retrieve,reuse,revise,and retain.

_____ use patterns to find solutions instead of using the if-then-else rules that expert systems use.

Which is true of personal robots?

Data-mining agents work with a _____,detecting trends and discovering new information and relationships among data items that were not readily apparent.

Briefly discuss the types of activities performed by a natural-language processing (NLP)system.

In the context of an expert system,a _____ works with the knowledge base management system to ensure that the knowledge base is as up to date as possible.

A(n)_____ consists of programs that mimic human thought behavior in a specific area that human specialists have solved successfully.

In the context of the different techniques used by an inference engine to manipulate a series of rules,_____,a series of "if-then-else" condition pairs is performed.

Explain how an artificial neural network (ANN)creates a model.

The _____ characteristic of an intelligent agent demonstrates its ability to learn from previous knowledge and go beyond information given previously.

In a natural-language processing (NLP)system,the _____ activity involves using the computer to read large amounts of text and understanding the information well enough to summarize important points and store information so that the system can respond to inquiries about the content.

The _____ characteristic of a sophisticated intelligent agent demonstrates its ability to interact with users in a more natural language.

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Exam 13: Intelligent Information Systems

Briefly explain the principle behind contextual computing.

List few tasks where artificial neural networks (ANNs)are used.

In the context of the types of decision-making analyses,what type of analysis is commonly used in transaction-processing systems and management information systems?

Robots can be used in environments that are hazardous to humans.

_____ consists of related technologies that try to simulate and reproduce human thought behavior,including thinking,speaking,feeling,and reasoning.

Decision makers use the "what-is" analysis to monitor the effect of a change in one or more variables.

Adding deductive reasoning to traditional database management system (DBMS)functions is a benefit of integrating an expert system into the database component of a(n)_____ system.

Briefly discuss Microsoft's MoodScope.

In design and implementation of any _____ reasoning application,there are 4 Rs involved: retrieve,reuse,revise,and retain.

_____ use patterns to find solutions instead of using the if-then-else rules that expert systems use.

Which is true of personal robots?

Data-mining agents work with a _____,detecting trends and discovering new information and relationships among data items that were not readily apparent.

Briefly discuss the types of activities performed by a natural-language processing (NLP)system.

In the context of an expert system,a _____ works with the knowledge base management system to ensure that the knowledge base is as up to date as possible.

A(n)_____ consists of programs that mimic human thought behavior in a specific area that human specialists have solved successfully.

In the context of the different techniques used by an inference engine to manipulate a series of rules,_____,a series of "if-then-else" condition pairs is performed.

Explain how an artificial neural network (ANN)creates a model.

The _____ characteristic of an intelligent agent demonstrates its ability to learn from previous knowledge and go beyond information given previously.

In a natural-language processing (NLP)system,the _____ activity involves using the computer to read large amounts of text and understanding the information well enough to summarize important points and store information so that the system can respond to inquiries about the content.

The _____ characteristic of a sophisticated intelligent agent demonstrates its ability to interact with users in a more natural language.

Information Systems: An Overview

Computers: The Machines Behind Computing

Database Systems,Data Warehouses,and Data Marts

Personal,Legal,Ethical,and Organizational Issues of Information Systems

Protecting Information Resources

Data Communication: Delivering Information Anywhere and Anytime

The Internet,Intranets,and Extranets

E-Commerce

Global Information Systems

Building Successful Information Systems

Enterprise Systems

Management Support Systems

Emerging Trends,Technologies,and Applications

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