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IG1 Assessment - U6 Automated and emerging technologies

Total questions: 84

Worksheet time: 1hrs 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The use of sensors, actuators and microprocessors to ensure that a vehicle keeps a safe distance behind another vehicle.

(a)  

2.

A collection of

rules and data that give a computer system the ability to reason, learn and adapt to external stimuli.

(a)  

3.

Something that defines the objects stored in a knowledge base.

(a)  

4.

A combination of software and hardware designed and programmed to work automatically without the need for any human intervention.

(a)  

5.

Able to operate independently without any human input.

(a)  

6.

A pop-up robot on a website that appears to enter into a meaningful conversation with a web user.

(a)  

7.

Relating to the mental processes of the human brain involved in acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experiences and input from the five senses.

(a)  

8.

A microprocessor that is in control of a process.

(a)  

9.

A powerful computer system programmed to monitor and control a complex process without the need for human interaction.

(a)  

10.

A flying robot that can be autonomous or operated under remote control; a drone can be used for reconnaissance or deliveries.

(a)  

11.

An attachment to a robot arm that allows it to carry out a specific task, such as spray painting.

(a)  

12.

A form of AI that has been developed to mimic a human’s knowledge and expertise.

(a)  

13.

part of an expert system which informs the user of the reasoning behind its conclusions and recommendations.

(a)  

14.

A kind of search engine used in an expert system which examines the knowledge base for information that matches the queries.

(a)  

15.

Rules used by the inference engine in an expert system to draw conclusions using IF statements.

(a)  

16.

A repository of facts which is a collection of objects and attributes.

(a)  

17.

A contraction of light detection and ranging; the use of lasers to build up a 3D image of the surroundings.

(a)  

18.

A subset of AI in which algorithms are trained and learn from past experiences and examples.

(a)  

19.

An item stored in the knowledge base.

(a)  

20.

The process of observing physical characteristics of a plant to assess its health and growth.

(a)  

21.

A mechanical device that can carry out tasks normally done by humans.

(a)  

22.

The branch of (computer) science that encompasses the design, construction and operation of robots.

(a)  

23.

A collection of inference rules used to draw conclusions.

(a)  

24.

A method of obtaining data from websites.

(a)  

25.

A software robot

that roams the internet scanning websites and categorising them; often used by search engines.

(a)  

26.

____________ involves a mechanical device that can imitate the actions of people or animals.

a)

Automation

b)

Robotics

c)

Robot

d)

Automobile

27.

_________________ involves the design, construction, and operation of a robot.

a)

Robotics

b)

Automation

c)

Assembly line

d)

Manufacturing

28.

A ______________ is a machine that performs complicated tasks and is guided by automatic controls.

a)

Robot

b)

Cyborg

c)

Tank

d)

TV

29.

The 1st generation robots performed simple tasks or factory work that were _____________________ for people.

a)

Dangerous or unpleasant

b)

Destined

c)

Unfit

d)

Cumbersome or inconvenient

30.

One of the first industrial robots (1961) was called UNIMATE and was in a ____________________ automobile factory.

a)

General Motors

b)

Ford

c)

Chevrolet

d)

Honda

31.

2nd generation robots perform more complex tasks and ____________________________.

a)

simulate human functions

b)

mass production

c)

automated functions

d)

became sentient

32.

Robots can be used for...

a)

Precision work

b)

Exploration

c)

Repetitive or dangerous work

d)

All of the above

33.

An example(s) of dangerous robot work could be ______________________________.

a)

Service and clean nuclear reactors

b)

Defuse bombs

c)

Making a PB&J

d)

Stacking empty boxes

34.

Robots are often used for the 4 D's. Tasks that are dirty, dangerous, or ___________. Or to help someone with a disability.

a)

Dull

b)

Diligent

c)

Descriptive

d)

Difficult

35.

Medical robots perform which of the following tasks?

a)

Dispensing medication

b)

Competitive robotics

c)

Assistive surgery

d)

Assembly line construction

36.

An example of 'today's robots' could be _____________________.

a)

Exploratory

b)

Household

c)

Medical

d)

Sensory

37.

________________________ move and sense surroundings and respond to changes in the environment.

a)

2nd Generation robots

b)

1st Generation robots

c)

3rd Generation cyborgs

d)

Terminators

38.

Which of the following are the essentials of the automated system?

a)

Microprocessor

b)

Actuator

c)

Sensor

d)

Storage

39.

Match the following

a)
1.

Car Temperature Sensor

b)
2.

Car Tyre Pressure Sensor

c)
3.

Light Sensor

d)
4.

Passive Infra-Red(PIR) Sensor

e)
5.

Smoke Detector Sensor

40.

Name 3 advantages of using automated systems

4 lines
41.

Name 5 scenarios or industries that use automated systems

4 lines
42.

Name 2 disadvantages of using automated systems

4 lines
43.

An Automated System is where you provide the input, the machine or computer carries out the process and provides you with the output.

a)

True

b)

False

44.

The following are examples of Automated Systems except for:

a)

Washing Machine

b)

Video Recorder

c)

Microwave

d)

Knife

45.

The following are Advantages of Automated Systems except for:

a)

They can carry out tasks much faster.

b)

They do repetitive tasks.

c)

Work without a break.

d)

They are not used in hazardous environments.

46.

A sensor is a device which detects a physical quantity

a)

True

b)

False

47.

The following are examples of sensors except:

a)

Light sensor

b)

Drawing sensor

c)

Heat sensor

d)

Bump sensor

48.

AGV stands for Autonomous Guided Vertical

a)

True

b)

False

49.

An Autonomous Guided Vehicle is a vehicle that is programmed by a computer system to move about a factory floor delivering parts to working stations or removing waste.

a)

True

b)

False

50.

AGVs (Autonomous Guided Vehicles) are controlled in 2 different ways.

a)

True

b)

False

51.

Remotely Operated Vehicles are used in hazardous environments where it is not safe for humans to go.

a)

True

b)

False

52.

Autonomous Guided Vehicles can be used for bomb disposal, under water and space explorations.

a)

True

b)

False

53.

Name 1 component responsible for processing instructions in an automated system.

(a)  

54.

Which of the followings are the characteristics of AI?

a)

Collection of data

b)

Collection of data

c)

The ability to reason

d)

The ability to learn or adapt

e)

The ability to control

55.

Expert systems are made up of:

a)

database

b)

knowledge base

c)

rule base

d)

inference engine

e)

interface

56.

There are two ways for an inference engine to work:​​ (a)   and ​ (b)   ​

Choose from the below words
Forward chainging
Backward chainging
Expert System
Machine Learning
57.

AI stands for ​ (a)   . The main characteristics include the collection of ​ (b)   , the ability to ​ (c)   and the ability to learn and adapt.

​ (d)   systems are one use of AI. Another technique is ​ (e)   . Here training data is given to a computer program which then creates its own rules.

Choose from the below words
artificial intelligence
data and rules
reason
Expert
machine learning
58.

A sensor that measures acceleration and deceleration that can detect, for example, the orientation of a device.

(a)  

59.

The use of sensors, actuators and microprocessors to ensure that a vehicle keeps a safe distance behind another vehicle.

(a)  

60.

A collection of

rules and data that give a computer system the ability to reason, learn and adapt to external stimuli.

(a)  

61.

Something that defines the objects stored in a knowledge base.

(a)  

62.

A combination of software and hardware designed and programmed to work automatically without the need for any human intervention.

(a)  

63.

Able to operate independently without any human input.

(a)  

64.

A pop-up robot on a website that appears to enter into a meaningful conversation with a web user.

(a)  

65.

Relating to the mental processes of the human brain involved in acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experiences and input from the five senses.

(a)  

66.

A microprocessor that is in control of a process.

(a)  

67.

A powerful computer system programmed to monitor and control a complex process without the need for human interaction.

(a)  

68.

A flying robot that can be autonomous or operated under remote control; a drone can be used for reconnaissance or deliveries.

(a)  

69.

An attachment to a robot arm that allows it to carry out a specific task, such as spray painting.

(a)  

70.

A form of AI that has been developed to mimic a human’s knowledge and expertise.

(a)  

71.

part of an expert system which informs the user of the reasoning behind its conclusions and recommendations.

(a)  

72.

A kind of search engine used in an expert system which examines the knowledge base for information that matches the queries.

(a)  

73.

Rules used by the inference engine in an expert system to draw conclusions using IF statements.

(a)  

74.

A repository of facts which is a collection of objects and attributes.

(a)  

75.

A contraction of light detection and ranging; the use of lasers to build up a 3D image of the surroundings.

(a)  

76.

A subset of AI in which algorithms are trained and learn from past experiences and examples.

(a)  

77.

An item stored in the knowledge base.

(a)  

78.

The process of observing physical characteristics of a plant to assess its health and growth.

(a)  

79.

A mechanical device that can carry out tasks normally done by humans.

(a)  

80.

The branch of (computer) science that encompasses the design, construction and operation of robots.

(a)  

81.

A collection of inference rules used to draw conclusions.

(a)  

82.

A method of obtaining data from websites.

(a)  

83.

A software robot

that roams the internet scanning websites and categorising them; often used by search engines.

(a)  

84.

A sensor that measures acceleration and deceleration and that can detect, for example, the orientation of a device.

(a)