Chapter 6

Question 1

Automated system:

Answer 1

A device operated without human interaction

Question 2

Features of automated system

Answer 2

Sensors to measure environment
Microprocessor to process data from the sensors and determines whether an action needs to be taken
Actuators to create movement

Question 3

Automation In context

Answer 3

Initial cost
Running cost
Precision
Safety
Replacing people’s job
Continuous work

Question 4

Robot:

Answer 4

A mechanical device that replicates human actions or movement
Can be used in medicine, agricultural work, industry, transport and entertainment

Question 5

Features of a robot:

Answer 5

Mechanical structure or framework
Sensors
Microprocessor
Actuator

Question 6

Features/components of AI

Answer 6

Set of programmable rules
Ability to reason
Ability to learn and adapt

Question 7

Machine learning

Answer 7

A computer program that can adapt its stored rules and processes

Question 8

Supervised machine learning:

Answer 8

User is telling the program what the data means

Question 9

Unsupervised machine learning;

Answer 9

Data is input, the program learns from the data

Question 10

Expert system definition and features:

Answer 10

Attempt to replicate the knowledge of an expert
Has a:
Knowledge base (stores facts)
Rule base (stores rules)
Interference engine (makes the decision)
User interface (outputs data and allows the user to input data)