Module 1 summary

What is a Cyber-Physical System (CPS)?

• A system solely focused on physical processes

• A system used only for gaming

• A system purely based on software and algorithms

• A system that integrates computation with physical processes

Which of the following is a key component of a CPS?

• Integrated sensors and actuators

• Mechanical components only

• Human resources

• Financial data

What are some important roles of sensors in a Cyber-Physical System (CPS)?

• To monitor and collect physical parameters

• To entertain users

• To generate random data

• To provide input data from the physical environment

• To store large amounts of data

What is an example of a CPS application?

• A weather prediction model

• An autonomous vehicle

• A word processing software

• A smartphone app

What is the primary role of sensors in a CPS

• To control the system

• To act as a communication device

• To collect data from the physical world

• To power the system

Which of these areas is not typically associated with CPS?

• Signal processing

• Signal processing

• Culinary arts

• Embedded systems

What is the significance of actuators in a Cyber-Physical System (CPS)?

• To provide power to the system

• To sense the environment

• To convert control signals into physical actions

• To analyze data

What defines a reactive system in the context of CPS?

• A system that operates without human intervention

• A system that continuously interacts with its environment through inputs and outputs

• A system that only reacts to user commands

• A system that is not connected to any sensors

Why is concurrent computation important in CPS?

• It simplifies the programming process

• It allows multiple tasks to be performed simultaneously, essential for complex systems like autonomous robots

• It ensures that only one task is executed at a time

• It reduces the need for real-time decision-making

How do control systems in CPS typically interact with the physical world?

• Through a series of random actions

• By executing a fixed set of instructions

• Through a feedback loop, using sensors and actuators

• By relying solely on pre-programmed responses