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IGCSE Computer Science 0478 — 6.1 Automated Systems

Systems that sense, decide and act without a person.

Modules (51)

1 What an automated system is 2 What a sensor is 3 Analogue sensor data and analogue-to-digital conversion 4 Microprocessor 5 Comparing a sensor reading with a stored value 6 Actuator 7 Sensors, microprocessor and actuator in a control system 8 Feedback in an automated system 9 Embedded system 10 Temperature sensor 11 Light sensor 12 Moisture sensor 13 Humidity sensor 14 Pressure sensor 15 Level sensor 16 Flow sensor 17 Gas sensor 18 pH sensor 19 Acoustic sensor 20 Infra-red sensor 21 Proximity sensor 22 Accelerometer sensor 23 Magnetic field sensor 24 Matching sensors to the data they capture 25 Choosing the most suitable sensor for a given context 26 Choosing input devices, output devices and sensors together for a system 27 Describing how an automated system works 28 Automated systems in industry 29 Automated systems in transport 30 Automated systems in agriculture 31 Automated systems in weather monitoring 32 Automated systems in gaming 33 Automated systems in lighting 34 Automated systems in science 35 Advantage: works continuously 36 Advantage: accuracy and consistency 37 Advantage: safety in dangerous places 38 Advantage: lower running costs and fewer errors 39 Disadvantage: cost to buy, install and maintain 40 Disadvantage: job losses and lost skills 41 Disadvantage: faults, power cuts and hacking 42 Disadvantage: cannot judge unexpected situations 43 Human oversight of an automated system 44 Advantages and disadvantages of automation in industry 45 Advantages and disadvantages of automation in transport 46 Advantages and disadvantages of automation in agriculture 47 Advantages and disadvantages of automation in weather monitoring 48 Advantages and disadvantages of automation in gaming 49 Advantages and disadvantages of automation in lighting 50 Advantages and disadvantages of automation in science 51 Writing exam answers about automated systems

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Crossword: 2.3 Encryption and 3.1 Computer Architecture (Modules 204–217) 10 clues · Private key, Encrypting with the recipient's public key, Decrypting with the private key, Sending a secure message with asymmetric encryption and more
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Crossword: 3.1 Computer Architecture and 3.2 Input and Output Devices (Modules 240–251) 10 clues · Machine code, Embedded system, Devices that use embedded systems, General-purpose computer and more
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Crossword: 3.2 Input and Output Devices (Modules 273–282) 10 clues · 3D printer, Speaker, Actuator, Choosing a suitable output device for a context and more
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Crossword: 3.2 Input and Output Devices (Modules 283–292) 10 clues · Humidity sensor, Infra-red sensor, Level sensor, Light sensor and more
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Crossword: 3.2 Input and Output Devices and 3.3 Data Storage (Modules 293–303) 10 clues · Sensors, microprocessor and actuator in a control system, Matching sensors to the data they capture, Choosing the most suitable sensor for a given context, Choosing input devices, output devices and sensors together for a system and more
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Crossword: 5.3 Cyber Security and 6.1 Automated Systems (Modules 553–577) 10 clues · Access levels, Anti-spyware software, What a proxy server is, How a proxy server keeps data safe and more
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Crossword: 6.1 Automated Systems (Modules 580–607) 10 clues · Feedback in an automated system, Describing how an automated system works, Automated systems in industry, Automated systems in transport and more
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Crossword: 6.1 Automated Systems (Modules 608–617) 10 clues · Advantage: accuracy and consistency, Advantage: safety in dangerous places, Advantage: lower running costs and fewer errors, Disadvantage: cost to buy, install and maintain and more
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Crossword: 6.1 Automated Systems and 6.2 Robotics (Modules 618–631) 10 clues · Advantages and disadvantages of automation in agriculture, Advantages and disadvantages of automation in weather monitoring, Advantages and disadvantages of automation in gaming, Advantages and disadvantages of automation in lighting and more
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Word Search: 2.2 Methods of Error Detection to 3.1 Computer Architecture (Modules 189–217) 20 words to find · Choosing an error detection method for a scenario, Interception of data on a network, Plaintext, Ciphertext and more
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Word Search: 3.1 Computer Architecture and 3.2 Input and Output Devices (Modules 240–261) 22 words to find · Machine code, Embedded system, Devices that use embedded systems, General-purpose computer and more
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Word Search: 3.2 Input and Output Devices (Modules 262–282) 22 words to find · Choosing a suitable input device for a context, LCD screen, LED screen, Comparing LCD and LED screens and more
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Word Search: 3.2 Input and Output Devices and 3.3 Data Storage (Modules 283–303) 22 words to find · Humidity sensor, Infra-red sensor, Level sensor, Light sensor and more
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Word Search: 5.3 Cyber Security and 6.1 Automated Systems (Modules 553–607) 21 words to find · Access levels, Anti-spyware software, What a proxy server is, How a proxy server keeps data safe and more
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Word Search: 6.1 Automated Systems and 6.2 Robotics (Modules 608–631) 21 words to find · Advantage: accuracy and consistency, Advantage: safety in dangerous places, Advantage: lower running costs and fewer errors, Disadvantage: cost to buy, install and maintain and more

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