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