Topic 7 Control

Digital data can then be processed by a ...

• Microprocessor

• CPU

• Sensor

• Transducer

A signal can be converted from one form to another via ...

Output transducer called

Sensor is a

• output transducer

• input transducer

• memory

• input converter

Complete the entire cycle: input - process - output -

Select disadvantages of distributed system

• Not easier to administrate

• Much more expensive

• If the main sensor/controller fails, the whole system fails

• Hard to control

Select the features of Autonomous agents

• Persistence

• Autonomy

• Cannot perform tasks under pressure