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Paper 1 structured question: Expert systems

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Expert systems are applied in many areas to provide expert advice and solutions.

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Applications of Expert Systems

Examples include mineral exploration, diagnosing car engine faults, medical assessments, chess strategy, financial planning, scheduling delivery routes, and identifying plants and animals.

  1. a

    Give three different applications of expert systems from the list provided.

    Aim for approximately 1 distinct marking point.

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  2. b

    Describe how expert systems generate potential solutions for different situations.

    Aim for approximately 2 distinct marking points.

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Components of an Expert System

An expert system includes the following components: user interface, inference engine, knowledge base, rules base, and explanation system.

  1. a

    Identify the component of an expert system that contains the facts and information about the specific domain.

    Aim for approximately 1 distinct marking point.

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  2. b

    Explain the role of the inference engine in an expert system.

    Aim for approximately 2 distinct marking points.

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