An expert system is a computer application that solves complicated problems that would otherwise require extensive human expertise. To do so, it simulates the human reasoning process

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QUESTION

Using a named man-machine system of your choice describe five important operational characteristics that would serve as a checklist for the designer of the system. Each characteristic must be considered in terms of degree of importance for the system under scrutiny.

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EXPERT SYSTEM

An expert system is a computer application that solves complicated problems that would otherwise require extensive human expertise. To do so, it simulates the human reasoning process by applying specific knowledge and interfaces. This report explained on the expert system for decision making of giving the best solution to solve the PDA’s (Personal Digital Assistant) problems.

It represents the latest evolution of the top-down artificial intelligence thinking in which the computer is used to assist or even replace human decision makers.

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Expert systems have a very wide potential application to many areas of human endeavor in which expertise is important.

Areas of application include:

  • Medical diagnosis
  • Taxation planning
  • Product pricing

Characteristics

  1. The most obvious feature of an expert system is that it operates as an interactive system that responds to questions, asks for clarifications, makes recommendations and generally aids the decision-making process. To a user, this interactive interface is what would distinguish an expert system from any ordinary computer tool. Behind this interface lie other characteristics that may not be immediately obvious to a person ...

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