IGCSE Computer Science Paper 1 Word Scramble: 6.1 Automated Systems (Modules 608–617)
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Unscramble the letters and write each key term on the line.
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OCSYNEICSNT
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.
2
REWOL NRIGUNN SSCOT
An automated system can cut costs over time as it needs fewer paid workers and wastes less material, energy or time, though buying it costs a lot at the start.
3
SOCT FO TOIUONAMAT
Automated systems are expensive to buy, install and maintain because they need sensors, microprocessors, actuators and skilled technicians.
4
BJO ESOLSS
Automated systems can replace workers, causing unemployment, and fewer people keep practical skills. Retraining is needed. Example: a driverless train replacing drivers.
5
YSETSM AILFERU
When an automated system stops working or is harmed, for example by a faulty sensor, a power cut or hacking, so the whole process may fail. A backup or manual control helps.
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MAUNH EVHRTSGIO
People set up, monitor and maintain an automated system, fix faults and can override it in an emergency, so automated does not mean no people are needed.
Answer Key
IGCSE Computer Science Paper 1 · Modules 608–617
1OCSYNEICSNT → consistency — 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.
2REWOL NRIGUNN SSCOT → lower running costs — An automated system can cut costs over time as it needs fewer paid workers and wastes less material, energy or time, though buying it costs a lot at the start.
3SOCT FO TOIUONAMAT → Cost of automation — Automated systems are expensive to buy, install and maintain because they need sensors, microprocessors, actuators and skilled technicians.
4BJO ESOLSS → job losses — Automated systems can replace workers, causing unemployment, and fewer people keep practical skills. Retraining is needed. Example: a driverless train replacing drivers.
5YSETSM AILFERU → system failure — When an automated system stops working or is harmed, for example by a faulty sensor, a power cut or hacking, so the whole process may fail. A backup or manual control helps.
6MAUNH EVHRTSGIO → human oversight — People set up, monitor and maintain an automated system, fix faults and can override it in an emergency, so automated does not mean no people are needed.