Automated Systems: General Homework Questions

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Mrs Smith
Mr Munro
Mr Carey
Mr McGivern

The vehicle shown is an automated truck used in an explosives factory which is programmed to carry dangerous explosives from one area of the factory to another. The truck has sensors in case something gets in its way. When these sensors detect an obstacle, they alert the computer inside the truck. The computer decides on what action to take to get round the obstacle. This action is carried out by controlling the truck's motor.

a.What kind of sensors will the truck be fitted with in the above situation? KU (1 point)

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When the truck meets and avoids an obstacle, the computer and truck are involved in input, process and output. Describe the input, process and output for the computer in this situation. PS (3 points)

The explosives used to be moved by people. Give two benefits of having this job done by an automatic truck.PS (1 point)

Describe two possible drawbacks for the company of buying and using this truck. PS (2 points)

The factory is extended and the explosives now have to be moved to and from the new part of the factory. What has to be done to allow the truck to carry out this changed task? PS (2 points)

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