Microprocessor-Controlled Devices Quiz

What is one potential risk of microprocessor-controlled devices being connected to the internet?

• Increased speed of the device

• Increased data privacy

• Cybersecurity issues

• Reduced energy consumption

What could a hacker obtain by hacking into a central-heating controller in a home?

• Personal photos

• Holiday dates

• Grocery list

• Work schedule

Why is it important to have different passwords for each device in your home?

• To make passwords easier to remember

• To reduce the risk of hackers obtaining personal data

• To prevent devices from malfunctioning

• To speed up the device performance

What is a positive social impact of microprocessor-controlled devices?

• Increased social isolation

• Easier to meet new people through chat rooms

• Less contact with technology

• Increased human interaction in real life

What is one negative aspect of social interactions with microprocessor-controlled devices?

• Easier to find people with similar interests

• Reduced face-to-face interaction

• More efficient communication

• Less expensive communication

Which of the following is an example of microprocessors being used in transport systems?

• Automatic number plate recognition (ANPR)

• Digital marketing

• Home automation

• Smart refrigerators

What is a key feature of 'smart motorways'?

• They have automated toll booths

• They are controlled by a central computer system

• They do not use microprocessors

• They operate without traffic lights

What would happen if the systems controlling smart road signs were hacked?

• Increased traffic flow

• Chaos and safety risks on the road

• Improved traffic management

• Faster response times to accidents

What makes modern transport control systems safer?

• Human operators

• Microprocessors controlling train and aeroplane networks

• Manual scheduling of transport

• Lack of any automated systems

Which of the following is a critical component in autonomous vehicles?

• Human driver intervention

• Microprocessors and sensors

• Manual control systems

• Manual gear shifting