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Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - Automated And Emerging Technologies (Section 4)

1
What technology is used to create 3D models of plants for health assessment?
Answer
(C)
Spectral sensors and thermal cameras.
2
What are the advantages of autonomous trains?
Answer
(D)
All of the above.
3
Which of the following is a typical use of supervised learning?
Answer
A
B
D
4
What is an automated system?
Answer
(B)
A combination of software and hardware designed to work automatically.
5
In a self-parking car, what sensors are used to detect other vehicles and obstacles?
Answer
(B)
Ultrasonic sensors
6
In a self-parking car, what is the role of the sensors?
Answer
(B)
To collect information about the surroundings.
7
What function does the accelerometer perform in automated car parking systems?
Answer
(C)
Measure the car's acceleration and deceleration.
8
What is a key benefit of using robots in medical applications?
Answer
(B)
Robots improve surgery accuracy.
9
Which of the following can often be a drawback when integrating automated systems?
Answer
(B)
High upfront expenses and intricate maintenance.
10
What is NOT the role for the autonomous cars?
Answer
(C)
The are used for the human assistance
11
Which are the main components of an automated weather station?
Answer
A
C
D
12
In the context of AI, what are the categories of AI (as described in the text)?
Answer
A
B
C
13
What is a key function provided by automated systems in modern agriculture?
Answer
A
B
14
What is the main application of machine learning in a spam detection system?
Answer
(B)
To automatically identify and filter spam emails.
15
How does automation typically affect product consistency?
Answer
(C)
It often results in more consistent product.
16
In a nuclear power plant, what are the main uses of automated systems?
Answer
A
B
D
17
What is the primary function of an actuator in an automated system?
Answer
(C)
To physically carry out actions in the environment.
18
What is the advantage of using drones for seed-planting and fertilizer distribution?
Answer
A
B
19
What type of work in industry are robots not good for?
Answer
(C)
Surgeries
20
What is the primary role of the microprocessor in an automated system?
Answer
(B)
To process data and make decisions based on the data received.
21
What does the anemometer mainly measure in an automated weather station?
Answer
(C)
Wind speed.
22
What type of system is a form of AI that simulates the decision-making ability of a human expert?
Answer
(C)
An expert system
23
What is the role of the computer in an automated irrigation system?
Answer
(B)
To receive and process data from the sensors and control water flow.
24
What's the main purpose of sensors in an automated irrigation system?
Answer
(B)
To provide the data used for controlling the system.
25
In automated systems, which task is typically performed by the microprocessor?
Answer
B
C
26
In an automated lighting system, what determines whether the lights are turned on?
Answer
(B)
The light sensor's reading or time.
27
What is the objective of using machine learning in search engines?
Answer
(C)
To personalize search results for each user.
28
Which part of the automated system causes action to the external environment?
Answer
(B)
Actuators
29
In a self-parking car, what primary component is used to gather details from the external surroundings?
Answer
(A)
Sensors.
30
What is a disadvantage of autonomous trains?
Answer
(A)
The train can be less reliable than the manual
31
Which area is mentioned as a place that robots may be used in?
Answer
(B)
Agriculture.
32
What does the acronym 'AI' stand for?
Answer
(C)
Artificial Intelligence
33
What is a concern about autonomous vehicles?
Answer
(B)
Higher initial cost.
34
Which of the following is an example of an automated system application discussed in the provided material?
Answer
(C)
Manufacturing
35
What technology is used to create a 3D image/model of a plant?
Answer
(D)
Spectrometer
36
Which of the following is a part of a robot?
Answer
A
B
C
37
What device is used to measure wind speed in an automated weather station?
Answer
(B)
Anemometer
38
In a nuclear power plant, why are automated systems crucial?
Answer
(C)
To ensure safety by minimizing manual intervention.
39
What is the primary goal of Artificial Intelligence (AI)?
Answer
(B)
To simulate intelligent human behavior by a computer.
40
What is the function of the CPU in an automated system?
Answer
(C)
To process data and make decisions.
41
What is the main advantage of using automated systems over manual control in agriculture?
Answer
A
B
42
What is often a disadvantage of implementing automated systems?
Answer
(C)
High initial investment and potential maintenance costs.
43
In the AI system, what is the role of the information gatherer?
Answer
(C)
To gather the information from the user.
44
What components are often used in machine learning models?
Answer
A
B
C
45
What does the expert system's user interface do?
Answer
(B)
It gets the user's answers.
46
What components make up an Expert System?
Answer
A
B
C
47
What is a potential disadvantage of expert systems?
Answer
(B)
The set-up and maintenance costs are very high.
48
Which industry is mentioned as utilizing automated systems extensively in the provided content?
Answer
(D)
All of the above
49
What are the primary components of an expert system?
Answer
A
B
D
50
Which of the following is NOT a typical component of an automated system?
Answer
(D)
Manual control panels