2.5 - Evolution of Automation Technologies
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Practice Questions
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What stage comes after Manual Operations in automation?
💡 Hint: Think about how machines began to assist humans.
Name one example of Hard Automation.
💡 Hint: Consider industries that mass-produce items.
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What is the primary characteristic of Manual Operations?
💡 Hint: Consider operations done entirely by people.
True or False: Flexible Automation systems can only perform one specific task.
💡 Hint: Think about machines that can adjust to different jobs.
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Analyze the potential challenges and benefits that Flex Automation presents to a typical manufacturing firm.
💡 Hint: Consider both sides of the equation in terms of investment and return.
Evaluate the ethical concerns surrounding Intelligent Automation in critical sectors like healthcare.
💡 Hint: Think about the implications for human oversight and machine decision-making.
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