Automated Systems Quiz

What is the function of a magnetic door sensor?

• Detects warm moving objects

• Used to measure light intensity

• Detects if a magnet moves away from its sensor

• Used to measure car temperature

What is the function of a smoke sensor used in a smoke detector?

• Detects smoke particles in the air

• Used to measure car temperature

• Detects warm moving objects

• Detects if a magnet moves away from its sensor

What is the function of a car temperature sensor?

• Used to measure light intensity

• Used to measure car temperature

• Detects smoke particles in the air

• Detects warm moving objects

What is the function of a light sensor (LDR)?

• Used to measure light intensity

• Detects if a magnet moves away from its sensor

• Detects smoke particles in the air

• Used to measure car temperature

What is the function of a car tyre pressure sensor?

• Monitors tire pressure

• Used to measure light intensity

• Detects smoke particles in the air

• Used to measure car temperature

What is the function of a microprocessor in an automated system?

• Controls the operation of machinery

• Processes data from sensors

• Detects properties from the physical environment

• Moves a door or shuts a valve on a pipe

What is an example of an automated system in the petrochemicals industry?

• Automated train systems

• Production of food, packaging and distribution

• Pumping fluids around chemical plants

• Traffic lights

What is an advantage of using automated systems in industry?

• High costs to purchase equipment

• Work 24 hours a day

• Mistakes made by machines may be harmful

• Fewer people required

What is a disadvantage of using automated systems in transport?

• Mistakes made by machines may be harmful

• High costs to purchase equipment

• Work 24 hours a day

• Fewer people required

What is a component responsible for processing instructions in an automated system?

• Smoke sensor

• Infra-red / motion detector

• Magnetic door sensor

• Microprocessor