Principles of Business Information Systems

Knowing how to negotiate a business deal is an example of ________.
1. Explicit knowledge
2. Tacit knowledge
3. Information
4. Data
Expert systems can be used to capture _________.
1. Explicit knowledge
2. Tacit knowledge
3. Information
4. Data
An ____ is a collection of software packages and tools used to develop expert systems.
1. Expert system development suite
2. Expert system generator
3. Expert system creator
4. Expert system shell
The ____ is the individual or group who uses and benefits from the expert system.
1. Knowledge user
2. Knowledge engineer
3. Knowledge expert
4. Domain expert
A(n) ____ is a component of an expert system that allows a user or decision-maker to understand how the expert system arrived at certain conclusions or results.
1. Knowledge base
2. Inference engine
3. Explanation facility
4. Knowledge acquisition facility
The ____ is the area of knowledge addressed by the expert system.
1. Range
2. Domain
3. Scope
4. Field
A(n) ____ is a computer system that can simulate the functioning of a human brain.
1. Learning system
2. Neural network
3. Cognitive system
4. Artificial intelligence system
A(n) ____ is a system that enables one or more users to move and react in a computer-simulated environment.
1. Virtual reality system
2. Expert system
3. Learning system
4. Perceptive system
The ____ is the individual or group who has the expertise or knowledge one is trying to capture in the expert system.
1. Scope expert
2. Knowledge engineer
3. Knowledge expert
4. Domain expert
_____ refer(s) to mechanical or computer devices that perform tasks requiring a high degree of precision or that are tedious or hazardous for humans.
1. Neural networks
2. Vision systems
3. Expert systems
4. Robotics
In which area does natural intelligence enjoy a distinct advantage over artificial intelligence?
1. The ability to make complex calculations
2. The ability to transfer information
3. The ability to use a variety of information sources
4. The ability to use sensors
____ are a combination of software and hardware that allows the computer to change how it functions or reacts to situations based on feedback it receives.
1. Expert systems
2. Perceptive systems
3. Neural networks
4. Learning systems
Microbots are the size of _______.
1. An apple
2. A watch face
3. A finger nail
4. A grain of salt
____ is the ability of computers to mimic or duplicate the functions of the human brain.
1. Intelligent behaviour
2. Artificial intelligence
3. Artificial behaviour
4. Artificial perception
A(n) ________ is based on models of evolution.
1. Neural network
2. Robotics
3. Intelligent agent
4. Genetic algorithm

Principles of Business Information Systems – Chapter 9

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