PRC-3 · Chapter 5 · Question 19 of 74
A hospital utilizes a computer program that asks a series of diagnostic questions and uses a vast database of medical knowledge to suggest potential illnesses. What type of system is this?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: A) Expert System (ES)
Explanation
An Expert System (ES) simulates human judgment and decision-making by applying a set of rules to a vast database of specialized knowledge.
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