Which is not a basic approach to the problem of conflict resolution in a production system?

1. AAssigning a preference based on the rule that matched
2. BAssigning a preference based the object that matched
3. CAssigning a preference based on the action that the matched rule would perform
4. DAssigning a preference based on the action that the matched object would perform

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Correct answer: D. Assigning a preference based on the action that the matched object would perform

Explanation

Rich & Knight's conflict-resolution preferences are based on the rule that matched, the objects that matched, or the action the matched rule would perform. 'The action the matched object would perform' is not one of them.