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Learners should be familiar with computer-controlled systems, which encompass areas such as robotics in manufacturing, production line management, and self-driving vehicles. They should also be able to identify the benefits and drawbacks of utilizing computer-controlled systems in place of human operators.

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Learners should be familiar with computer-controlled systems, which encompass areas such as robotics in manufacturing, production line management, and self-driving vehicles. They should also be able to identify the benefits and drawbacks of utilizing computer-controlled systems in place of human operators

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  • You need to be able to learners should be familiar with computer-controlled systems, which encompass areas such as robotics in manufacturing, production line management, and self-driving vehicles. They should also be able to identify the benefits and drawbacks of utilizing computer-controlled systems in place of human operators.
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Computer-Controlled Systems in Industry

Examples include robots assembling cars in factories, systems managing production lines, and self-driving vehicles transporting goods.

  1. a

    Identify two examples of computer-controlled systems mentioned in the description.

    Aim for approximately 2 distinct marking points.

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  2. b

    Explain one benefit and one drawback of using computer-controlled systems instead of human operators.

    Aim for approximately 2 distinct marking points.

    [2]
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