2. What are expert systems?
Expert systems are computer based systems that make
use of a wide range of human knowledge on a specific
topic to solve various problems.
This type of system uses a set of rules as a form of
artificial reasoning. Data is stored inside the computer,
otherwise known as knowledge. The knowledge is used
to solve problems by providing possible solutions.
3. Why are expert systems used?
Expert systems are used to solve a wide range of
problems , whereas a regular problem-solving program
can only produce solutions. Expert systems gather
knowledge from a number of experts on the topic to
form the knowledge base.
4. How does it work?
A rules base is a set of rules which an inference engine
uses, together with the data or facts in the knowledge
base, to reason through a problem.
5. How is one made?
In order to create an expert system it is necessary to
employ a knowledge engineer.
