34.14.2 - Fail-Safe Design Principles
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What is a fail-safe design?
💡 Hint: Think about how systems make safe decisions.
Name one component of a fail-safe system.
💡 Hint: What would let you take back control?
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What is the primary purpose of fail-safe design principles?
💡 Hint: Think about scenarios where machines need checks.
True or False: Predictive shutdown mechanisms can help prevent accidents.
💡 Hint: Consider what predictive features offer in preventing unwanted events.
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Design a fail-safe feature for an autonomous delivery drone. Describe the measures taken to enable human control in emergencies.
💡 Hint: Consider possible situations that would require the human to intervene.
Evaluate how human discretion in decision-making could impact an automated public transport system designed without fail-safe mechanisms.
💡 Hint: Think about scenarios involving passengers who may feel unsafe.
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