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Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - Automated And Emerging Technologies (Section 14)

1
What component is essential for an automated system to perform its tasks?
Answer
(D)
All of the above
2
In the context of the expert system, what is the primary function of the inference engine?
Answer
(C)
To apply the rules and knowledge to reason and draw conclusions.
3
In the context of autonomous vehicles, what does the system use to perceive its surroundings?
Answer
(C)
Sensors
4
What is a key advantage of using robots in industrial applications?
Answer
(D)
Do not need to rest and can do continuous work
5
What is the primary function of an 'inference engine' in an expert system?
Answer
(C)
Making inferences and conclusions
6
What type of sensor measures the wind speed?
Answer
(B)
Anemometer
7
What is a characteristic of the deep learning compared to a standard machine learning model?
Answer
(B)
More data to analyze.
8
Which is a key advantage of automation over manual operations?
Answer
A
B
9
What is a potential disadvantage of using autonomous vehicles?
Answer
(C)
Job displacement
10
Which of the following are characteristics of an automated system?
Answer
A
C
D
11
In the provided text, what is the main function of a sensor?
Answer
(B)
To provide information.
12
Which of the following best describes the role of sensors in an automated system?
Answer
(B)
To provide the input to the system for it to carry out its task.
13
What are the characteristics of deep learning models?
Answer
A
B
14
What are the typical components of an expert system?
Answer
B
C
D
15
What does the acronym AI stand for?
Answer
(A)
Artificial Intelligence
16
What is a key function of accelerometers in gaming devices?
Answer
(B)
To measure acceleration and therefore respond to the direction of movement
17
In agriculture, what is the main purpose of phenotyping?
Answer
(B)
To observe plant characteristics.
18
In the example of the nuclear power plant, what is the role of the DCS?
Answer
(C)
To monitor and control the plant's operation
19
In the context of machine learning, what does a model learn from?
Answer
(C)
The data provided to it.
20
What defines 'domestic robots'?
Answer
(B)
Robots designed for use in the home environment
21
What is a key characteristic of an automated system?
Answer
(B)
Performs tasks autonomously with little or no human intervention
22
What do ultrasonic sensors do in a self-parking car?
Answer
(B)
Measure the distance to obstacles
23
What are the main components of a robot?
Answer
A
B
C
D
24
Which of the following is an example of an AI application mentioned in the text?
Answer
(B)
Smart home devices
25
What is the primary function of a sensor in an autonomous car system?
Answer
(A)
To provide data for navigation and safety
26
Which are main advantages of automated systems in the manufacture of paracetamol?
Answer
A
B
D
27
Which type of robots are mentioned in the text that could be used for entertainment?
Answer
(C)
Theme park robots
28
What type of reasoning is often applied by the inference engine in expert systems?
Answer
(B)
Deductive Reasoning
29
In adaptive cruise control, what device is used to determine distance?
Answer
(C)
Proximity sensors
30
A search engine that uses machine learning, how does it improve its search results?
Answer
(B)
By learning from the past experiences and examples.
31
What is the benefit of using sensors, cameras, and actuators to control the train?
Answer
(C)
To help the train become fully automated.
32
What is the role of the central computer system in manufacturing paracetamol?
Answer
(B)
To control the process
33
What is the role of the knowledge base in an expert system?
Answer
(B)
To store the expertise and information.
34
What is the primary goal of the automated system in the context of the distribution company example?
Answer
(B)
To speed up the packaging and dispensing of items.
35
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using automated systems in industrial applications?
Answer
(C)
Increased labor costs
36
What is an advantage of autonomous trains?
Answer
(A)
Reduced human error
37
What characteristic distinguishes a robot?
Answer
(D)
All of the above.
38
What are some examples of machine learning applications, as described in the text?
Answer
A
B
C
39
What is the aim of machine learning?
Answer
(C)
To make machines learn from the past examples.
40
In a nuclear power station, what is the primary function of the Distributed Control System (DCS)?
Answer
(C)
To monitor and control the process and allow for human intervention as required
41
What is the major difference between machine learning and deep learning?
Answer
(B)
Deep learning utilizes multiple layers of neural networks.
42
What are some advantages of using automated systems in manufacturing, as stated in the text?
Answer
A
B
C
43
What key element is a knowledge base made up of?
Answer
(D)
A repository of facts and attributes
44
What does deep learning involve?
Answer
(A)
The use of multiple layers.
45
What is the primary function of the microprocessor in an automated system?
Answer
(C)
To process data and generate output signals.
46
What is the basic function of 'domestic robots'?
Answer
(B)
To clean the house
47
What is the main advantage of drones over traditional methods in agriculture?
Answer
(B)
They are more efficient at spraying fertilizers.
48
Which of the following can be found in a robot's arm?
Answer
A
B
C
49
In the context of a fraud detection system, what type of analysis would the system typically perform?
Answer
(B)
Analysis of transaction history.
50
What is a key characteristic of robots?
Answer
(A)
Ability to adapt their surroundings