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Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - Automated And Emerging Technologies (Section 6)

1
What is the primary function of the 'inference engine' within an expert system?
Answer
(C)
To derive new facts using rules and facts.
2
In machine learning, what is the purpose of the 'validation set'?
Answer
(C)
To tune the model's hyperparameters.
3
What is NOT mentioned in the text as a benefit of robots used in agriculture?
Answer
(D)
Lower pollution.
4
Which element controls the system's actions in an automated setup?
Answer
(C)
Microprocessors.
5
In what type of application are robots used in industry?
Answer
(C)
Welding
6
In an automated irrigation setup, which device or system is essential for detecting environmental data?
Answer
(C)
Weather station
7
Which of the following are features of AI systems that could be applied in medicine?
Answer
A
B
D
8
What is a major limitation of rule-based expert systems?
Answer
(C)
They are difficult to update and maintain.
9
In a nuclear power station example, what is the primary function of the automated system?
Answer
(B)
To monitor and control the operational safety.
10
What would be the consequence to the final product when implementing automation?
Answer
(B)
Product quality becomes more consistent.
11
Which of the following is a common application of robotics in the entertainment industry?
Answer
(B)
Special effects in movies.
12
What type of input is received by the microprocessor from the sensors?
Answer
(D)
Electrical input
13
What is the main goal of machine learning algorithms?
Answer
(A)
To replicate human decision-making through data.
14
What is the main role of the microprocessor in an automated system?
Answer
(D)
To process and make decisions based on sensor data.
15
What is the main feature of using robots in airplanes?
Answer
A
B
D
16
Which technology is mostly used in an automated irrigation system to collect environmental data?
Answer
(B)
Weather Station.
17
What is a key advantage of using robots in industry?
Answer
(B)
Robots can work continuously.
18
Which is NOT the feature of a robot?
Answer
(D)
The ability to create and perform on their own.
19
In an automated lighting system, which device receives signals from sensors and the timer?
Answer
(C)
The microcontroller.
20
Which of the following best describes an automated system?
Answer
(C)
A system that is designed to work automatically with little or no human intervention.
21
What sensor is used to measure wind speed?
Answer
(B)
Anemometer.
22
What is the primary goal of using machine learning in spam filtering?
Answer
(B)
To automatically identify and filter spam emails.
23
What does the text describe regarding the robots' functionality?
Answer
(A)
Can make a lot of movements.
24
What type of signal is an analogue signal converted to for processing by the microprocessor?
Answer
(A)
Digital
25
Which is not an advantage of using autonomous cars?
Answer
(D)
Decrease in unemployment rate
26
Where are the robots used in agriculture?
Answer
(D)
All of the above.
27
What is the main function of the 'inference engine' in an expert system?
Answer
(D)
To reason and draw conclusions.
28
Which of the following is a disadvantage of autonomous vehicles?
Answer
(B)
Higher initial cost.
29
What type of application are robots NOT mentioned for?
Answer
(C)
Creating furniture.
30
What are the applications of robots in industry?
Answer
(A)
Welding, car joints.
31
Which of the following is a key characteristic of an automated system?
Answer
(B)
Operates with minimal human involvement.
32
What are the key features of a well-defined machine learning model?
Answer
A
C
33
Which of the following are key components of an expert system?
Answer
A
B
C
34
In machine learning, what is the purpose of the training data?
Answer
(C)
To enable the model to learn from examples.
35
What is the main goal for using robots in industry?
Answer
A
B
C
D
36
What is a key characteristic that distinguishes machine learning from traditional programming?
Answer
(B)
Machine learning can adapt and learn from data.
37
What is the function of the sensors in an automated self-parking car?
Answer
(B)
To process the information received from external environment.
38
In an automated irrigation system, what element typically detects the weather conditions?
Answer
(B)
Weather station
39
What type of view does a drone provide to the farmers?
Answer
(C)
Aerial view
40
What are the examples of agricultural tasks?
Answer
A
B
C
41
Which of these is NOT an advantage of autonomous airplanes?
Answer
(D)
Increased costs
42
Which sensor measures the speed of the wind?
Answer
(B)
Anemometer
43
What is the primary purpose of the 'training data' in a machine-learning model?
Answer
(A)
To provide the model with data to learn from.
44
In AI, the reasoning to draw conclusions from the available information involves which process?
Answer
(D)
All the above
45
What is the role of an output system in an expert system?
Answer
(C)
To communicate information to the user.
46
What is the main benefit of robots in industry?
Answer
A
B
C
47
In an automated system, what is the most critical task performed by the 'microprocessor'?
Answer
(C)
Processing the information collected by sensors and making decisions.
48
What are the key components involved in automated weather stations?
Answer
A
B
C
49
What is one of the advantages of autonomous airplanes?
Answer
(C)
Reduce human error
50
What are some advantages of using automated systems?
Answer
A
B
D