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Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - Automated And Emerging Technologies (Section 11)

1
What is a key capability of robots in agriculture?
Answer
(D)
All of the above.
2
What is the key difference between machine learning and deep learning?
Answer
(B)
Deep learning uses multiple layers of neural networks, unlike machine learning.
3
What key factor contributes to the faster and more accurate identification of problems in plant health?
Answer
(A)
Drones use
4
What are the roles of sensors in the automated system?
Answer
(B)
To gather the data.
5
What is the main purpose of automated systems in the agricultural context?
Answer
(C)
To improve the crop yields through better resources management
6
What is the role of the 'inference engine' within an expert system?
Answer
(C)
To apply knowledge to solve problems.
7
What is the main reason to use robots in transport?
Answer
(A)
Reduce human error
8
Which components work in a self-parking car to help it park?
Answer
A
B
D
9
What is a function of a robot in agriculture?
Answer
(A)
Weed control
10
Which of the following is a characteristic of deep learning?
Answer
A
B
C
11
In the context of robotics, what are the mechanical structures of the robot for?
Answer
(A)
Carrying out functions
12
What is a key characteristic of dependent robots?
Answer
(B)
They require human assistance
13
What component is essential in making inferences and drawing conclusions in an expert system?
Answer
(C)
Inference engine
14
What do robots in theme parks use to entertain visitors?
Answer
A
C
15
In the context of spam email categorization, what is the role of the training data?
Answer
(B)
To help identify and classify emails as spam or not spam.
16
What is the primary function of the central computer system in the manufacture of paracetamol?
Answer
(B)
To control the automated processes and monitor the process
17
What does the provided text say is an example of fraud detection application?
Answer
(B)
The analysis of financial transaction to detect anomalies.
18
In the context of detecting fraudulent activity, what does the machine learning model typically learn from the data?
Answer
(A)
The behavior of legitimate transactions.
19
In an expert system, where is the expertise typically stored?
Answer
(C)
In the knowledge base.
20
In an automated weather station, which instrument measures the amount of rainfall?
Answer
(C)
Rain gauge
21
What key elements make up an automated system?
Answer
(C)
Sensors, a microprocessor, and actuators
22
What do drones use to give out the rain?
Answer
(A)
cloud feeding
23
Which of the following is a benefit of using robots in the industrial area?
Answer
(C)
Ability to work in dangerous environments.
24
What is the main benefit of using automated irrigation systems?
Answer
(C)
More precise and efficient watering
25
What part is the computer controlling in a self-parking car?
Answer
(B)
The steering, brakes, and gears
26
What can sensors gather information of?
Answer
(A)
The environment.
27
What is an example of the role of a sensor?
Answer
(C)
To gather information.
28
What type of data do the sensors gather in an automated weather station?
Answer
A
B
D
29
What is a key element of an expert system's design?
Answer
(C)
A knowledge base containing expertise
30
In the context of recognizing user buying history, what is the function of collaboration filtering?
Answer
(C)
To compare the customers' buying behaviour.
31
In the automated lighting system, which of the following automatically turns the light on or off?
Answer
A
B
32
What do automated systems provide to help?
Answer
(A)
Improve the performance and work efficiency.
33
What is the primary disadvantage of automated weather stations?
Answer
(A)
High initial cost
34
What is an example of an actuator?
Answer
(C)
A motor in a robotic arm
35
How do robots often perform in industry?
Answer
(B)
Independently and autonomously
36
What is a critical part of building the expert system?
Answer
(B)
Knowledge from experts.
37
What does an inference engine use to make decisions?
Answer
(C)
The knowledge base
38
In a self-parking car, what is the function of the ultrasonic sensors?
Answer
(B)
To measure the distance to other objects
39
What type of actions can actuators perform in the case of automated doors?
Answer
(C)
To open the doors.
40
What is a major benefit of using drones for crop spraying?
Answer
(B)
Lower water usage.
41
What does the term "programmable" refer to in the context of robotics?
Answer
(C)
The ability of a robot to receive and follow instructions
42
What are the key features of an automated system?
Answer
A
B
D
43
What is a key benefit of automation in the manufacture of paracetamol?
Answer
(B)
Enhanced process control
44
What is a key function of a 'seed-planting drone' in agriculture?
Answer
(C)
Distributing seeds and fertilizer.
45
In an automated system, what does the microprocessor do after receiving data from sensors?
Answer
(B)
Processes the data and makes decisions
46
What is the major advantage of machine learning?
Answer
(A)
It can manage and analyze large data volumes.
47
Which component is responsible for controlling the car's brakes in the self-parking car example?
Answer
(B)
The computer
48
What is the purpose of an inference engine within the context of an expert system?
Answer
(C)
To draw conclusions using the rules and information contained within the system.
49
What are the roles of sensors in the automated system, for the train example?
Answer
(C)
To get the information.
50
Which of the following are advantages of autonomous systems?
Answer
A
B
D