The qualification problem refers to the challenge of identifying and listing all the necessary preconditions or requirements for a particular action or outcome to occur in the real world.

• Philosophy
• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Knowledge-based systems
• Real-world actions and outcomes

Consider a rower attempting to cross a river. The oars and rowlocks must be present, unbroken, and compatible. However, even with these conditions met, numerous other factors like weather, current, or the rower’s physical condition could hinder the crossing, underscoring the qualification problem’s complexity.

• Effective Problem Formulation