August 2000
SW204 : SOFTWARE AND
FILE DESIGN

QUESTION 5

Total Marks: 15 Marks

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for Question 5

(a) Define the term expert system. [1]


(b) Describe the three elements of an expert system. [6]


(c) How do heuristic rules differ from scientific rules? [2]


(d) Describe three factors that may influence a decision as to whether or not an
expert system should be implemented in a particular scenario. [3]


(e) (i) What is the domain of COCOMO? [1]
(ii) List two benefits of COCOMO. [2]