Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - Automated And Emerging Technologies (Section 1 - No. 16)

In the context of AI systems, what is an 'inference engine' primarily responsible for?

Gathering information from the user.

Making logical deductions and conclusions.

Storing information and facts.

Providing the system's outputs to the user.

The inference engine is responsible for using the rules and data in the knowledge base to make conclusions.