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Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - Automated And Emerging Technologies (Section 10)

1
In the context of self-parking cars, what is the function of the computer?
Answer
(B)
To process data from sensors and control the actuators
2
In the example of the train, what is the role of the actuators?
Answer
(A)
To close the doors.
3
What part does a user interact with in an expert system?
Answer
(C)
User Interface
4
What is a purpose of a training data?
Answer
(D)
To give the model the ability to learn.
5
What is an example of an independent robot?
Answer
(B)
An autonomous floor sweeper.
6
What type of system is the example lighting system described in the house?
Answer
(B)
automated
7
What is a defining characteristic of 'narrow AI'?
Answer
(C)
Focus on a single task or domain.
8
What does a 'user interface' in the context of an expert system primarily facilitate?
Answer
(C)
Interaction between the user and the system.
9
What is an advantage of using automated weather stations compared to manual weather observation?
Answer
(C)
More accurate data
10
In a chemical experiment, what is the function of a reaction vessel?
Answer
(C)
To provide a place for the reaction to occur.
11
In what area are robots most used in industry?
Answer
(C)
Manufacturing
12
What type of information do sensors provide the robot with?
Answer
(A)
Data that is used to determine the robot's action
13
In the context of deep learning, what do multiple layers of artificial neural networks enable?
Answer
(C)
To learn complex patterns.
14
In the context of the chemical experiment, what indicates the reaction is complete?
Answer
(C)
The appearance of a certain color.
15
What is the primary difference between artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning?
Answer
(D)
Machine learning is a subset of AI.
16
What does adaptive cruise control (ACC) in a car primarily use to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead?
Answer
(B)
Sensors and on-board computer
17
How does AI help in agriculture?
Answer
A
B
18
What is the main goal of using robots in medicine?
Answer
(B)
To make the procedures safer and more precise.
19
In the context of automated systems, what does an actuator do?
Answer
(D)
Initiates action based on processed data
20
What is the significance of the word 'robot'?
Answer
(C)
It comes from a play and means 'forced labor'.
21
Which factors are essential for an autonomous car?
Answer
A
B
C
22
In the context of AI, which type of system is designed to mimic the decision-making abilities of a human expert?
Answer
(C)
Expert Systems
23
What are the common features of a robot?
Answer
A
B
C
24
Which of the following is NOT a main disadvantage of the use of robots in industry?
Answer
(C)
Require specialized knowledge to be used properly.
25
What is a key difference between machine learning and deep learning?
Answer
(C)
Deep learning uses more complex neural networks with multiple layers.
26
What sensors are used in a modern self-parking car?
Answer
(B)
Ultrasonic and proximity sensors
27
What is an important part of an expert system?
Answer
(A)
Inference rules.
28
What are the advantages of using autonomous trains?
Answer
B
D
29
What is the purpose of the adaptive cruise control system in a vehicle?
Answer
(B)
To maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front and control the speed
30
What is the core purpose of 'phenotyping' in agricultural applications?
Answer
(B)
To observe and analyze plant characteristics.
31
In the context of machine learning, what is the primary role of the model?
Answer
(B)
To make a prediction.
32
In which area are robots used in for the entertainment?
Answer
(A)
Entertainment robots.
33
What is the main goal of a search engine that utilizes machine learning?
Answer
(B)
To provide the most relevant information based on user search criteria.
34
What is the role of the output system in expert systems?
Answer
(A)
To provide recommendations
35
What are the main components of an automated system?
Answer
(A)
Sensors, Microprocessors, and Actuators
36
What is one of the roles of the user interface in the expert system?
Answer
(C)
To enable communication with the user.
37
How do theme park robots enhance visitor experiences?
Answer
B
C
38
What does machine learning systems do?
Answer
(A)
Make decisions and get the information from the data.
39
What are the advantages of AI in research?
Answer
(D)
All of the above.
40
What is the definition of Machine Learning?
Answer
(D)
A sub-set of AI in which algorithms are trained and learn from past experiences.
41
What are the advantages of using automated weather stations?
Answer
B
C
42
What data is sent from sensors to the microprocessor?
Answer
(B)
Analog data
43
What is a key advantage of using robots in industrial environments?
Answer
(C)
Ability to perform repetitive tasks consistently
44
What type of input does a sensor provide to an automated system?
Answer
(C)
Data about the environment
45
In automated systems, which component is responsible for interpreting data and making decisions?
Answer
(C)
The microprocessor
46
What are some tasks for which robots are used in medicine?
Answer
(A)
To perform surgical procedures
47
In adaptive cruise control, what data is mostly needed to keep a safe distance from the car ahead?
Answer
A
C
48
In the example of categorizing email as spam, what type of data is used to train the machine learning model?
Answer
(B)
A variety of email types, including spam and non-spam.
49
What is the key role of sensors in an automated system?
Answer
(B)
To gather information from the environment and provide it to the microprocessor or computer
50
What are the two main types of robots classified by the image?
Answer
(A)
Independent and dependent