Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - Automated And Emerging Technologies (Section 12)

  • 1
    In the lighting system example, what type of sensor is used for security?
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    (B)
    Infrared sensors
  • 2
    What describes the role of robots in theme parks?
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    (B)
    To enhance the visitor experience.
  • 3
    What is the function of the knowledge base in an expert system?
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    (B)
    To store facts, rules, and expertise.
  • 4
    What type of robots are used to spray fertilizers?
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    (C)
    Autonomous farm robots
  • 5
    In the example of paracetamol manufacturing, which of the following components is essential for the process to proceed smoothly?
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    (B)
    Sensors and actuators working together
  • 6
    What type of sensor is primarily used in a security system for homes?
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    (C)
    Infrared sensors
  • 7
    What is an advantage of robots being used in industry?
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    (D)
    All of the above.
  • 8
    In a machine learning context, what is the role of 'training' data?
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    (A)
    To ensure the model learns the task.
  • 9
    What term describes robots that are designed to perform routine tasks in a home environment?
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    (C)
    Domestic robots
  • 10
    What are the main functions of the 'expert systems'?
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    A
    B
    C
  • 11
    What is a key function of an expert system?
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    (A)
    To help with making decisions.
  • 12
    What is the role of user interface in the expert system?
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    (C)
    Facilitates interaction with the user
  • 13
    What are the challenges that arise for the current system on an autonomous vehicle?
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    (A)
    Unpredictable events on the roads.
  • 14
    In agriculture, what is a significant advantage of using drones for crop spraying?
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    (B)
    Reduced water usage.
  • 15
    In the chemical process example, what triggers the reaction to stop?
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    (B)
    The turning of orange color
  • 16
    In an automated system, what action does the actuator perform?
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    (C)
    To perform a particular action.
  • 17
    Which is a key characteristic of machine learning?
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    (B)
    It learns through training.
  • 18
    How does an actuator work in the context of automated systems?
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    (C)
    It helps perform actions.
  • 19
    What is the primary function of a 'user interface' in an expert system?
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    (B)
    To provide a user-friendly way to interact with the system
  • 20
    In a self-parking car, what action does the computer typically control?
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    (C)
    The steering, brakes, and gear changes
  • 21
    What is the main function of a controller in a robot?
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    (B)
    To determine the action to be taken by the robot.
  • 22
    Which components are needed for the automation of doors?
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    A
    B
  • 23
    What are the disadvantages of using robots in industry?
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    A
    B
    C
  • 24
    In the context of automation, what do actuators primarily do?
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    (B)
    Perform actions.
  • 25
    What are the advantages of automated systems?
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    A
    C
    D
  • 26
    What is a key characteristic of the 'inference engine' within an expert system?
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    (C)
    It is used to make conclusions based on the knowledge and the input data.
  • 27
    What does the inference engine in an expert system primarily do?
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    (C)
    Apply rules and draw conclusions.
  • 28
    What are the various functions of robots in theme parks?
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    A
    C
  • 29
    What is a disadvantage of autonomous trains?
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    (B)
    Incompatible with the existing system
  • 30
    In the paracetamol manufacturing process, what system is managed by the central computer?
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    (C)
    The entire production process
  • 31
    Which of the following is NOT a main disadvantage of automated systems?
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    (D)
    Less flexible when using human assistance.
  • 32
    What are the roles of robots in agriculture?
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    A
    B
    C
    D
  • 33
    Which of the following components are involved in medical expert systems?
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    A
    B
    C
    D
  • 34
    What is the primary advantage of autonomous systems in terms of safety?
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    (A)
    Eliminating human error.
  • 35
    What is a main disadvantage of using AI in research?
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    (C)
    Reliance on the data provided
  • 36
    What is an advantage of autonomous vehicles?
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    (A)
    Reduced congestion
  • 37
    Which of the following is a key factor in the ability of machine learning systems to manage and analyze complex datasets?
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    (C)
    The ability to manage and analyze complex volumes of data.
  • 38
    In the fraud detection example, what kind of data does the machine learning model analyze?
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    (C)
    Financial transaction data.
  • 39
    What is the role of the microprocessor in an automated system?
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    (C)
    To process information and control the system
  • 40
    What is the primary role of a microcontroller in the lighting system of a house?
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    (A)
    To control the light.
  • 41
    What type of data is used to train the machine learning model for the spam filter example?
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    (C)
    A variety of email types including spam and non-spam.
  • 42
    What is the role of the user interface in an expert system?
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    (B)
    To facilitate the interaction with the user.
  • 43
    What is a common advantage of using automated systems compared to manual processes?
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    (C)
    Reduced human error
  • 44
    What is the primary purpose of robots used in medicine?
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    (B)
    To assist in complex surgical procedures
  • 45
    What does the machine learning model use to learn, for the detection of fraudulent activity?
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    (C)
    Historical transaction data.
  • 46
    What are the roles of sensors in an autonomous car?
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    (C)
    See the environment
  • 47
    Which of the following are examples of sensors used in automated weather stations?
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    A
    B
    C
  • 48
    What is a main benefit of automated systems in agriculture?
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    (C)
    More control of irrigation
  • 49
    What are some example of key terms used in the field of AI?
    Απάντηση
    A
    B
    C
    D
  • 50
    What is the role of an anemometer in an automated weather station?
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    (B)
    To measure wind speed