Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - Automated And Emerging Technologies (Section 7)

  • 1
    Which of the following are advantages of using machine learning?
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    A
    B
    C
  • 2
    In an automated system, what component executes the control instructions?
    Responder
    (B)
    Actuators
  • 3
    What is the key difference between machine learning algorithms and rule-based systems?
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    (A)
    Machine learning algorithms learn from data while rule-based systems rely on predefined rules.
  • 4
    In what form is knowledge typically represented in an expert system's knowledge base?
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    (B)
    As a collection of if-then rules.
  • 5
    Which statement best describes how a search engine learns to improve search results?
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    (B)
    By analyzing user search patterns and feedback.
  • 6
    What type of data is used in unsupervised learning?
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    (B)
    Unlabeled data
  • 7
    What is the biggest impact for robots in agriculture?
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    (B)
    Reduced need for human staff.
  • 8
    What is the main problem for autonomous cars?
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    (B)
    The high initial cost.
  • 9
    What is a key advantage of using autonomous trains as mentioned in the text?
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    (A)
    Reduced human error.
  • 10
    What is the primary goal of machine learning in the context of fraud detection?
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    (B)
    To automatically identify fraudulent transactions.
  • 11
    What is the main difference between supervised and unsupervised learning in machine learning?
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    (B)
    Supervised learning uses labeled data, while unsupervised learning uses unlabeled data.
  • 12
    In the context of self-parking cars, what is the role of the 'actuators'?
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    (C)
    To perform actions such as steering and braking.
  • 13
    Which part of an expert system draws the conclusions?
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    (B)
    Inference Engine
  • 14
    What is the function of a light sensor in an automated lighting system?
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    (B)
    To measure the ambient light.
  • 15
    What is the primary goal of a machine learning algorithm in the context of spam detection?
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    (B)
    To automatically identify spam emails.
  • 16
    What is a major benefit of using machine learning in spam filtering compared to rule-based filtering?
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    (B)
    It automatically adapts to new spam patterns.
  • 17
    In the context of a machine learning system, what is 'overfitting'?
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    (A)
    When the model performs well on the training data but poorly on new data.
  • 18
    What is the role of a timer in an automated lighting system?
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    (B)
    To automatically turn lights on and off at pre-set times.
  • 19
    In industry, which of these is a task robots are NOT commonly used for?
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    (C)
    Performing surgeries on humans
  • 20
    What is the main advantage of using automated systems?
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    (C)
    They can perform tasks with higher precision and efficiency.
  • 21
    What is the purpose of an inference engine in an expert system?
    Responder
    (C)
    To apply the rules to the given data and draw conclusions.
  • 22
    In the context of a machine learning model, what is overfitting?
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    (B)
    When a model learns the training data too well and doesn't generalize.
  • 23
    What is the primary purpose of the sensors in an autonomous car?
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    (B)
    To collect data about the car's surroundings.
  • 24
    In the agricultural field, what is an advantage for using robots?
    Responder
    (D)
    All of the above.
  • 25
    What sensors are used in an automated weather station?
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    A
    B
    C
  • 26
    In an automated process, what is the function of a ADC?
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    (C)
    To convert an analog signal to a digital signal.
  • 27
    What is a key characteristic of a well-designed machine learning model?
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    (C)
    It generalizes well to new data.
  • 28
    What is the name of the process for the AI to learn the rules to solve the problem?
    Responder
    (D)
    All the above
  • 29
    What role do 'rules' play in an expert system?
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    (B)
    They define the knowledge and reasoning processes.
  • 30
    What is the purpose of the 'user interface' in an expert system?
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    (B)
    To allow the user to interact with the system.
  • 31
    What is the main advantage of using automated systems in manufacturing processes like Paracetamol?
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    (C)
    Higher production speed and quality control.
  • 32
    What kind of impact do robots have on the industry?
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    A
    C
    D
  • 33
    What is the main disadvantage of automated systems?
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    (A)
    Increased set up cost.
  • 34
    What is a key feature of robots used in the home, like a vacuum cleaner?
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    (B)
    They are automated to perform repetitive tasks.
  • 35
    What is the key difference between machine learning and traditional programming?
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    (B)
    Machine learning systems rely on data to learn, and traditional programs use explicit instructions.
  • 36
    What is the main task of the microcontroller in an automated system?
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    (C)
    Control the system's actions based on sensor input.
  • 37
    What type of learning uses labeled data to train the model?
    Responder
    (C)
    Supervised learning.
  • 38
    What type of sensor is NOT mentioned as being used by drones in agriculture?
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    (D)
    Microphones
  • 39
    What are robots used for in agriculture?
    Responder
    (D)
    All of the above.
  • 40
    What is the function of the microcontroller in the automated lighting system (house example)?
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    (C)
    Receives and processes signals from sensors and the timer.
  • 41
    In machine learning, what is the purpose of a testing dataset?
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    (B)
    To evaluate the model's performance on unseen data.
  • 42
    How does the text describe the role of AI in the context of robots?
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    (C)
    AI helps the robot adapt and solve complex tasks.
  • 43
    What are the main functions of an automated system?
    Responder
    A
    B
    C
  • 44
    Which are the basic components found in automated weather stations?
    Responder
    A
    B
    D
  • 45
    What kind of robot can take the place of a personal assistant?
    Responder
    (B)
    Personal assistant robot
  • 46
    Which component of an expert system applies the rules to the data to make conclusions?
    Responder
    (C)
    The inference engine.
  • 47
    What type of sensor is most useful for security systems?
    Responder
    (A)
    Motion sensors
  • 48
    In an automated system, which component is responsible for converting the CPU's control signals into physical actions?
    Responder
    (B)
    Actuators
  • 49
    What is a typical disadvantage of implementing automated systems, as discussed in the provided text?
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    (B)
    High initial investment and complex maintenance.
  • 50
    In an expert system, where does the knowledge come from?
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    (C)
    The knowledge base