IGCSE Computer Science Paper 1 Crossword: 6.1 Automated Systems (Modules 608–617)
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Read each clue and write the matching term in the grid. Numbers in brackets show the letters in each word.
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- 5. An automated system only follows its program and sensors, so it has no human judgement when something unexpected happens (like an odd obstacle). People are still needed to oversee it. Word 2 of: cannot _____ unexpected situations (5)
- 6. An automated system can cut ______ over time as it needs fewer paid workers and wastes less material, energy or time, though buying it ______ a lot at the start. Word 1 of: _____ running _____ (5)
- 8. An automated system can work in hazardous or hard-to-reach places, such as toxic chemicals, volcanoes, deep sea or space, so people are not put at risk. Word 3 of: ______ in _________ places (9)
- 9. Word 3 of the term in 6 Across: _____ running _____ (5)
- 10. Word 1 of the term in 8 Across: ______ in _________ places (6)
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- 1. Weigh what a factory gains (nonstop work, steady quality, safety) against its costs (set-up cost, job losses, breakdowns), link points to the scenario, then conclude. Word 1 of: __________ vs disadvantages (10)
- 2. Compare what automated vehicles and signals gain (fewer driver errors, steady speed, no tiredness) with risks (sensor failure, hacking, job losses), linking each point to the scenario. Word 1 of: _____ ________ and drawbacks (5)
- 3. An automated system repeats a task in exactly the same way every time, with no tiredness or human error, so its results are more accurate and consistent than human work. (11)
- 4. Word 2 of the term in 2 Down: _____ ________ and drawbacks (8)
- 7. Automated systems can replace workers, causing unemployment, and fewer people keep practical skills. Retraining is needed. Example: a driverless train replacing drivers. Word 2 of: job ______ (6)
Answer Key
IGCSE Computer Science Paper 1 · Modules 608–617
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2W
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5JUDGE — An automated system only follows its program and sensors, so it has no human judgement when something unexpected happens (like an odd obstacle). People are still needed to oversee it. Word 2 of: cannot _____ unexpected situations
6LOWER — An automated system can cut ______ over time as it needs fewer paid workers and wastes less material, energy or time, though buying it ______ a lot at the start. Word 1 of: _____ running _____
8DANGEROUS — An automated system can work in hazardous or hard-to-reach places, such as toxic chemicals, volcanoes, deep sea or space, so people are not put at risk. Word 3 of: ______ in _________ places
9COSTS — Word 3 of the term in 6 Across: _____ running _____
10SAFETY — Word 1 of the term in 8 Across: ______ in _________ places
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1ADVANTAGES — Weigh what a factory gains (nonstop work, steady quality, safety) against its costs (set-up cost, job losses, breakdowns), link points to the scenario, then conclude. Word 1 of: __________ vs disadvantages
2WEIGH — Compare what automated vehicles and signals gain (fewer driver errors, steady speed, no tiredness) with risks (sensor failure, hacking, job losses), linking each point to the scenario. Word 1 of: _____ ________ and drawbacks
3CONSISTENCY — An automated system repeats a task in exactly the same way every time, with no tiredness or human error, so its results are more accurate and consistent than human work.
4BENEFITS — Word 2 of the term in 2 Down: _____ ________ and drawbacks
7LOSSES — Automated systems can replace workers, causing unemployment, and fewer people keep practical skills. Retraining is needed. Example: a driverless train replacing drivers. Word 2 of: job ______