Automated Systems: General Homework Questions

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NASA construct space shuttles and simulators used by astronauts who will be going on missions into space.

a. Suggest one reason why airlines would spend money on a flight simulator to train astronauts before allowing them to undertake a real mission. PS (2 points)

The simulators use a real-time operating system. Why do they use a real time operating system? PS (1 point)

Mobile robots take parts from the stockroom to the area where the space shuttles are assembled. The movement of parts is now fully automated whereas before people were involved in the process. Before the robots were introduced a systems analysis was undertaken. Part of the analysis involved checking out the costs of certain functions.

Suggest two costs to be considered when introducing the new system. KU (2 points)

Suggest one way that savings have been made since the introduction of the automated system.KU (1 point)

The robots move from one area to another by following magnetic guidelines on the floor. What do the robots require to be able to follow the magnetic guidelines?KU (1 point)

The robots move from one area to another by following the shortest route.
How will the robots know which route is the shortest?PS (2 points)

Staff are concerned that there could be accidents involving the use of robots in areas where people are also working. Suggest two safety precautions that could be taken to avoid such accidents.KU (2 points)

A space shuttle craft carries a robotic arm to assist with repairs to a space station. The robotic arm is fitted to the outside of the shuttle craft. Give two reasons why a robotic arm is used in this situation.PS (2 points)

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