What is backward chaining in a rule-based AI system?

Options

  • A. A goal-driven inference method that starts with a goal and works backward to find supporting facts
  • B. A method that always starts with all available facts and derives every possible conclusion
  • C. A method used only for sorting data
  • D. More than one of the above
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

A. A goal-driven inference method that starts with a goal and works backward to find supporting facts

Detailed Explanation

Backward chaining is a goal-driven inference technique. It starts with a desired conclusion or goal and works backward through rules to determine whether the required supporting facts can be established.