Automated Systems: Credit Homework Questions

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K and M wines sell large batches of wines to shops throughout the country. They also produce, bottle and sell their own brand of wines.
The bottle-making process uses an automated system with computer-controlled robots.
K and M Wines are considering changing the shape of the bottles that they produce. It is felt that this will be possible without too many problems because of the adaptability of the robots.
a. What does the term adaptability mean? [KU] (1 point)

A systems analysis is carried out before any new production line is built. Explain why a systems analysis is necessary. [KU] (2 points)

The tool used in the robots on the production line is suitable for a variety of different tasks. It is felt that the robot tool has enough flexibility for the change in bottle shape to be implemented.
What is a tool on a robot? [KU] (1 point)

The robots have sensors fitted to them as well as tools.
What feature other than sensors is required to allow the robot to alter its actions as required. [PS] (1 point)

What kind of interface is required between the computer and a sensor? [PS] (1 point)

The control system makes use of ROM software. The programs stored in ROM were written using a control language.
Why would programmers use a control language for this purpose? [KU] (1 point)

State two advantages of having ROM software. [KU] (2 points)

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