Expert Systems Are Expensive and Time Consuming to Maintain Because

question 12

Multiple Choice

Expert systems are expensive and time consuming to maintain because

• A) their rule base is so complex.
• B) they rely on equipment that becomes outdated.
• C) their rules must be reprogrammed every time there is a change in the environment, which in turn may change the applicable rules.
• D) only the person who created the system knows exactly how it works, and may not be available when changes are needed.

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