Automation flashcard

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What is the primary goal of automation?

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To increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve productivity

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How does automation improve productivity in unskilled jobs?

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By reducing time, eliminating human fatigue, and improving consistency

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Which of the following jobs is most at risk of being replaced by automation? Cashier, Mechanical Engineer, Doctor, Lawyer

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Cashier

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How does automation benefit skilled workers?

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It helps them complete time-consuming tasks with greater precision.

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What is a CNC machine used for in mechanical engineering?

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To automate the process of cutting and shaping materials based on computer designs

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What is one major disadvantage of automation?

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It causes job losses, especially in repetitive and routine jobs

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Which of the following industries is least affected by automation? Manufacturing, Data entry, Creative arts, Customer Service

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Creative arts

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Why are mechanical engineers not at high risk of job loss due to automation?

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Because their expertise is needed to design and oversee automated processes

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What is one reason why companies prefer automation?

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Automated processes can work longer hours without fatigue.

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Which of the following is an example of automation in action? A cashier manually entering prices into a register, A worker handcrafting every part of a car, A welding robot assembling car parts on a production line, A doctor diagnosing a patient through a conversation

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A welding robot assembling car parts on a production line