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Introduction To Artificial Intelligence(Bbit 221)  Question Paper

Introduction To Artificial Intelligence(Bbit 221)  

Course:Computer Information Systems And Business Information Technology

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2010



TIME : 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS Answer Question ONE and any Other TWO Questions

Question 1
a) Explain the relations between AI and philosophy?. (2marks)
b) Describe at least four applications of AI. (4marks)
c) Describe the main four characteristics of knowledge. (8marks)
d) Differentiate between explicit and tacit knowledge (4marks)
e) Define the following terms:
i) Symbolic processing (2marks)
ii) Inferencing (2marks)
iii) Heuristics (2marks)
iv) Machine learning. (2marks)
f) Distinguish between knowledge and data. (4marks)

Question 2
a) Explain the major stages that triggered the wave of artificial intelligence. (8marks)
b) Explain four advantages of AI. (7marks)
c) Discuss the main disadvantages of Expert system. (5marks)

Question 3
a) Describe the four stages of Natural language processing(NLP) (8marks)
b) List at least seven abilities that are considered signs of intelligence. (7marks)
c) Differentiate between data and information giving relevant examples. (5marks)

Question 4
a) With a suitable diagram, illustrate the main components of an expert system. (8marks)
b) Explain the following terms:
i) Neural computing (2marks)
ii) Game playing (2marks)
iii) Language translation. (2marks)
c) Define the term knowledge management. (1mark)
d) List the advantages of expert systems in problem solving (5marks)

Question 5
a) List down at least four learning skills. (4marks)
b) Explain four main reasons why people do not like sharing knowledge. (8marks)
c) Differentiate between organizational learning and organizational culture (3marks)
d) Discuss the main problems facing the applications of AT in today’s organizations (5marks)






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