(a) Recognize the definition of a sensor and its purposes. (b) Identify the types of data collected by various sensors and understand the appropriate contexts for their use, including selecting the most suitable sensor for specific situations. Examples include acoustic, accelerometer, flow, gas, humidity, infra-red, level, light, magnetic field, moisture, pH, pressure, proximity, and temperature sensors.

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(a) Recognize the definition of a sensor and its purposes. (b) Identify the types of data collected by various sensors and understand the appropriate contexts for their use, including selecting the most suitable sensor for specific situations. Examples include acoustic, accelerometer, flow, gas, humidity, infra-red, level, light, magnetic field, moisture, pH, pressure, proximity, and temperature sensors

• This point belongs to Input and output devices, especially Input and output devices outcomes.
• You need to be able to (a) Recognize the definition of a sensor and its purposes. (b) Identify the types of data collected by various sensors and understand the appropriate contexts for their use, including selecting the most suitable sensor for specific situations. Examples include acoustic, accelerometer, flow, gas, humidity, infra-red, level, light, magnetic field, moisture, pH, pressure, proximity, and temperature sensors.
• The key ideas to know are Define, Identify, and Explain.
• Use the linked flashcards and practice questions to check recall, then practise applying the idea in an exam-style answer.