A Checklist of Intelligence for Programming Systems A remarkable variation exists in the degree of sophistication of various programming systems. A particular manifestation is the jungle of assorted devices for reproducing limited human decision procedures. An attempt is made here to begin a systematic classification of the various devices for educating the computer to take over the decision-making functions of one or many human operators, both those that have been demonstrated feasible to date and those that are highly desirable for the future. CACM March, 1959 Bemer, R. W. CA590304 JB March 22, 1978 8:01 PM 92 5 92 92 5 92 92 5 92