Practice System Failures and Human Harm - 34.3.1 | 34. Ethical Considerations in the Use of Automation | Robotics and Automation - Vol 3
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34.3.1 - System Failures and Human Harm

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is a system failure?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when automation doesn’t work.

Question 2

Easy

Why are fail-safe mechanisms important?

💡 Hint: Consider safety in design.

Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation

Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the primary concern with system failures in automated systems?

  • Cost savings
  • Human safety
  • Efficiency

💡 Hint: Think about the main purpose of safety in engineering.

Question 2

True or False: Fail-safe mechanisms are unnecessary in engineering.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider whether safety is optional in designs.

Solve and get performance evaluation

Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design an automated system for a bridge that includes at least three fail-safe mechanisms. Describe how each mechanism should work.

💡 Hint: Think about how you can ensure safety through redundancy.

Question 2

Assess the potential implications on public trust if a high-profile automated bridge fails. Discuss steps to rebuild trust in that technology.

💡 Hint: Consider the role of effective communication in public relations.

Challenge and get performance evaluation