Deck 13: Intelligent Information Systems

Question 1

An expert system is not a good choice when a lot of human expertise is needed to tackle a problem.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Integrating expert system capabilities into the user interface component can improve the quality and user friendliness of a DSS.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

In the context of information technology,the "what-is" decision-making analysis is used in systems that have the capability to report real-time information and predict what could happen in the future.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

An expert system should be used when well-structured numerical problems are involved.

Question 5

What programming language is used for controlling robots?

A)Extensible Markup
B)Variable Assembly 
C)Maya Embedded
D)Digital Command 

Question 6

Intelligent agents are used for virtual catalogs.

Question 7

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

Question 8

Which is a difference between information systems and artificial intelligence (AI)technologies?

A)Unlike AI technologies,information systems are programmed by knowledge engineers.
B)Unlike AI technologies,information systems are concerned with capturing and storing data.
C)Unlike information systems,AI technologies are concerned with retrieving and working with data.
D)Unlike information systems,AI technologies are designed and developed by system analysts.

Question 9

The user interface component of an expert system provides user-friendly access to the expert system.

Question 10

Problems involving a combination of the five senses,such as taste and smell,are not suitable for expert systems.

Question 11

For expert systems to be successful,they must be applied to an activity that human experts have not handled in the past.

Question 12

In an airline reservation system,on entering the flight number,the flight schedule and the flight status are displayed.In this scenario,the _____ decision-making analysis has been used to display the desired results on the system.

A)if-else
B)if-continue
C)what-if
D)what-is

Question 13

In the context of decision makers using information technology,which decision-making analyses is available in spreadsheet programs,such as Microsoft Excel?

A)if-else analysis
B)if-continue analysis
C)what-if analysis
D)what-is analysis

Question 14

Contextual computing lacks the ability to tailor a course of action to a user in a particular situation and environment based on what it knows about the user.

Question 15

Fuzzy logic is used in refrigerators that set defrosting and cooling times based on usage patterns.

Question 16

Artificial intelligence (AI)applications and technologies are more intelligent than traditional information systems.

Question 17

In the context of applications of artificial intelligence (AI),_____ perform well at simple,repetitive tasks and can be used to free workers from tedious or hazardous jobs.

A)robots
B)electronic trackers
C)data mining agents
D)firewalls

Question 18

Robots are one of the most successful applications of artificial intelligence (AI).

Question 19

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

Question 20

Some robots have limited vision that is useful for locating and picking up objects,as long as the objects are isolated from other objects.

Question 21

Intelligent agents are also known as _____.

A)loggers
B)bots
C)reactors
D)routers

Question 22

In the context of the components of an expert system,a(n)_____ is similar to the model base component of a decision support system.

A)user interface
B)knowledge base
C)inference engine
D)explanation facility

Question 23

Which software is capable of reasoning and following rule-based processes?

A)Case-based reasoning systems
B)Intelligent agents
C)Enterprise resource planning systems
D)Quick Response codes

Question 24

Which component of an expert system uses forward and backward chaining to manipulate a series of rules?

A)An explanation facility
B)A knowledge base
C)A user interface
D)An inference engine

Question 25

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

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

Question 26

What was the first expert system developed to determine the chemical structure of molecules?

A)ASIMO
B)SHINE
C)DENDRAL
D)COGITO

Question 27

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

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

Question 28

In an examination evaluation expert system,the _____ component of the expert system is responsible for stating why a loan applicant was approved or rejected.

A)explanation facility
B)user interface
C)inference engine
D)meta-knowledge

Question 29

In the forward chaining technique,used by the inference engine component of an expert system,the _____ condition is evaluated first.

A)if
B)then
C)what-is
D)what-else

Question 30

Which is an example of an expert system that can be applied to various financial applications?

A)DENDRAL
B)ASIMO
C)Shyster
D)PortBlue

Question 31

Which is an expert system used for monitoring what consumers are saying in blogs,comment sections,message boards,and Web-based articles?

A)ASIMO
B)SHINE
C)COGITO
D)DENDRAL

Question 32

In the backward chaining technique,used by the inference engine component of an expert system,the expert system starts with the goal,which is the _____ part,and backtracks to find the right solution.

A)if
B)then
C)else
D)what-is

Question 33

_____ is one of the Rs involved in design and implementation of any case-based reasoning (CBR)application.

A)React
B)Reserve
C)Reason
D)Retain

Question 34

Which is true of case-based reasoning (CBR)?

A)It solves a problem by going through a series of if-then-else rules.
B)Each problem and its corresponding solution are stored on a global network.
C)Each case in a database shares a common description and keyword.
D)It matches a new problem with a previously solved problem and its solution.

Question 35

The knowledge base component of an expert system must include _____ knowledge,which consists of rules related to a problem or discipline.

A)meta-
B)heuristic 
C)factual
D)subjective 

Question 36

Which is true of personal robots?

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 37

_____ consist of common sense,rules of thumb,educated guesses,and instinctive judgments.

A)Turing machines
B)Heuristics
C)Quick response codes
D)Swift codes

Question 38

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

Question 39

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

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

Question 40

In the context of the knowledge base component of an expert system,_____ knowledge,enables an expert system to learn from experience and examine and extract relevant facts to determine the path to a solution.

A)meta-
B)factual 
C)heuristic
D)dominant 

Question 41

In the context of machine learning,an artificial neural network (ANN)is most likely used for:

A)oil and gas exploration.
B)portfolio development and analysis.
C)problems that require the use of if-then-else rules.
D)supplying explanations for solutions.

Question 42

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

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

Question 43

What characteristic of a sophisticated intelligent agent demonstrates its ability to operate with minimum input?

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

Question 44

_____ is a process and procedure by which knowledge is gained through experience.

A)Data mining
B)Forward chaining
C)Machine learning
D)Backward chaining

Question 45

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

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

Question 46

What can serve as search engines,site reminders,or personal surfing assistants?

A)Monitoring and surveillance agents
B)Heuristic-data agents
C)Data-mining agents
D)Shopping and information agents

Question 47

_____ is designed to help computers simulate vagueness and uncertainty in common situations.

A)Virtual reality
B)Nanotechnology
C)Fuzzy logic
D)Turing machine

Question 48

The _____ characteristic of an intelligent agent demonstrates the agent's ability to migrate from one platform to another with a minimum of human intervention.

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

Question 49

_____ are used with neural networks and fuzzy logic systems to solve scheduling,engineering design,and marketing problems.

A)Quick response codes
B)Biometric systems
C)Genetic algorithms
D)Feasibility prototypes

Question 50

_____ are networks that learn and are capable of performing tasks that are difficult with conventional computers.

A)Storage area networks
B)Artificial neural networks
C)Enterprise private networks
D)Virtual private networks

Question 51

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

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

Question 52

In the context of intelligent agents,a _____ displays product descriptions based on customers' previous experiences and preferences.

A)mirror site
B)generic report
C)virtual catalog
D)heuristic machine

Question 53

Which is a type of artificial neural network (ANN)that includes many layers to deal with complex problems that may have very large data sets?

A)Virtual computing
B)Sparse sampling
C)Compressive sensing
D)Deep learning

Question 54

In the context of fuzzy logic,which defines membership in a black-or-white fashion?

A)A crisp set
B)A coded set
C)A mutable set
D)A dynamic set

Question 55

_____ agents usually track and report on computer equipment and network systems to predict when a system crash or failure might occur.

A)Routing
B)Monitoring and surveillance 
C)Data-mining and data-warehousing
D)Personal 

Question 56

_____ was developed so that users could communicate with computers in human language.

A)Cryptanalysis
B)Natural-language processing
C)Context-aware software
D)Personal agent technology

Question 57

TVs that adjust screen color and texture for each frame and stabilize the volume based on the viewer's location in the room demonstrates the use of _____.

A)fuzzy logic
B)finite automata
C)artificial neural capabilities
D)virtual reality simulations

Question 58

GeneHunter is a hybrid product that combines artificial intelligence (AI)technologies using _____.

A)natural-language processing
B)speech systems
C)genetic algorithms
D)biometric systems

Question 59

A _____ agent can be used to perform specific tasks for a user,such as remembering information for filling out Web forms.

A)surveillance
B)shopping 
C)data-mining
D)personal 

Question 60

Intelligent agents demonstrate _____,which is the ability to select problems or situations that need attention and act on them.

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

Question 61

In the context of the components of a typical expert system,_____ is similar to a database,but in addition to storing facts and figures,it keeps track of rules and explanations associated with facts.

A)a knowledge acquisition facility
B)a knowledge base
C)factual knowledge
D)heuristic knowledge

Question 62

_____ allows a smooth,gradual transition between human and computer vocabularies and deals with variations in linguistic terms by using a degree of membership.

A)Fuzzy logic
B)Digital analysis
C)Data mining
D)Finite automata

Question 63

A(n) _____ is the component of an expert system that performs tasks similar to what a human expert does by explaining to end users how recommendations are derived.

A)user interface
B)explanation facility
C)inference engine
D)knowledge base

Question 64

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.

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

Question 65

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?

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

Question 66

In the context of the components of a typical expert system,_____ is a software package with manual or automated methods for acquiring and incorporating new rules and facts so that the expert system is capable of growth.

A)knowledge base
B)monitoring and surveillance agent
C)knowledge acquisition facility
D)personal agent

Question 67

The size and complexity of the human language has made developing _____ systems difficult.

A)natural-language processing
B)database management 
C)human biometric
D)virtual-reality language learning 

Question 68

A natural-language processing (NLP)system provides a question-and-answer setting that is particularly useful with _____.

A)turing machines
B)simulations
C)databases
D)virtual terminals

Question 69

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.

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

Question 70

In the context of adding artificial intelligence (AI)technologies to a decision support system's model base component,_____ can be added to include heuristics in the model base's analysis capabilities.

A)expert systems
B)firmware
C)spyware
D)virtual reality systems

Question 71

Which statement is true of integrating an expert system into the database component of a decision support system (DSS)?

A)It reduces access speed.
B)It adds the capability to handle fuzzy data.
C)It adds inductive reasoning to traditional database management system functions.
D)It increases the time and cost of calculating data for models.

Question 72

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

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

Question 73

Which is an example of context-aware software?

A)Apple's Siri
B)Google Chat
C)Yahoo's doodle pad
D)YouTube

Question 74

Which statement is true of integrating an expert system into the database component of a decision support system (DSS)?

A)It adds the capability to handle uncertainty
B)It reduces access speed.
C)It adds inductive reasoning to traditional database management system functions.
D)It complicates query operations.

Question 75

_____ mimic human expertise in a particular field to solve a problem in a well-defined area.

A)Expert systems
B)Finite-state machines
C)Turing machines
D)Fuzzy logic systems

Question 76

Explanation capabilities can be added to a decision support system (DSS)by integrating it with a(n)_____.

A)expert system
B)artificial neural network
C)database management library
D)natural-language processing system

Question 77

_____ computing refers to a computing environment that is always present,can feel our surroundings,and-based on who we are,where we are,and whom we are with-offer recommendations.

A)Distributed
B)Contextual 
C)Grid
D)Cluster 

Question 78

Learning capabilities can be added to a decision support system (DSS)by integrating it with a(n)_____.

A)expert system
B)artificial neural network
C)database management library
D)natural-language processing system

Question 79

In the context of the types of decision-making analyses,what type of analysis is used in decision support systems?

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

Question 80

_____ is a problem-solving technique where each problem in a database is stored with a description and keywords that identify it.

A)Rule-based reasoning
B)Inductive reasoning
C)Abductive reasoning
D)Case-based reasoning