Automated Systems Quiz

What is the definiton of an Automated System?

• • The combination of hardware and software that can perform programmed tasks automatically without direct operation

• Direct human intervention with machines to perform a specific task

• Something that you have to put in effort to achieve a goal

• A system which needs people or animals to operate

What is the best example of an automated system? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

• Face ID

• Peeling an orange

• Kicking a soccer ball

• Tesla's self-driving mode

What is a good example of a automated system found in nature?

• Hunting prey

• Circadian Rhythm

• Spinning a spiderweb

• Going to class

An Automated System contains both hardware and software.

• True

• False

Natural systems often need lots of energy to work

• True

• False

What is something that is good about automated systems?

• They make our lives harder

• They destroy jobs

• They make our lives easier

• They cost lots of money to develop

What did we define ambient energy as?

• Energy that is never used for anything

• Energy that is only made from plants

• Energy that is man-made

• Energy that is available in the surrounding environment.

Automated systems are only worthwhile if they create net positive value for people

• True

• False

What is NOT a main downfall of automation?

• Algorithmic Bias

• Loss of jobs

• Dependency on technology

• Helps with accuracy and consistency

Which was an example of malfunctioning automation?

• A Flat tire

• Samsung phones exploding

• Xbox 360 Red Ring of Death

• Failure of Boeing 737 MAX