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CHAPTER 3

1. (a) Describe how touch sensors are used as part of a control system in nuclear power plants.[2]
2.

Describe how infrared sensors are used in burglar alarm systems.

3.

Weather forecasting makes use of computer models.

Analyse the effectiveness of computer models for producing weather forecasts.[[8]


4. Most control technology systems use actuators and sensors.
(a) Describe the purpose of an actuator[2]

(b) Describe how an electromagnetic field sensor works when used in a car park control technology
system.[2]
(c) Describe how an ultrasonic sensor works when a driver is parking a car.[2]

5. Computer models are often used to run simulations when designing a nuclear power plant.
(a) Describe the benefits of using simulations in this scenario.[4]
b. (b) Describe the drawbacks of using simulations in this scenario.[4]

6. Describe what is involved in data logging.[4]


7. Justify the use of Information Technology for monitoring the environment.[8]
8. A computer-controlled traffic light system controls the flow of motor vehicles and pedestrians.
Describe the inputs, processing and outputs involved in this system.[8]
9. Jose has a greenhouse to grow his plants. He lives in a country which has a warm climate so the
greenhouse does not need a heater but has microprocessor controlled windows and a
temperature sensor.

10. Jose has a greenhouse to grow his plants. He lives in a country which has a warm climate so the
greenhouse does not need a heater but has microprocessor controlled windows and a
temperature sensor.

(a) Describe how the sensor represents the temperature so the computer can read the data.[1]
(b) Complete this pseudocode algorithm to show the processing which takes place to control
the temperature of the greenhouse.
(c) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages, to Jose, of using microprocessor control in this
scenario.[8]
11. Schools often use computerised weather stations to collect data, rather than requiring their
students to do it manually. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of schools using
monitoring technologies rather than students taking readings manually.[8]
12. Describe the inputs, processing and outputs in a microprocessor controlled burglar alarm
system.[6]
13. Many houses in cooler countries have central heating systems. In a central heating system,
microprocessors are used to control the pump which sends water from the boiler to the
individual heaters.

Complete the pseudocode algorithm to show the processing which takes place in this
microprocessor-controlled central heating system. The algorithm must prevent attempting to switch
the pump on when it is already on and attempting to switch the pump off when it is already off. You
may assume temperature is the variable representing the actual temperature of the house and
preset represents the required temperature of the house.
14. A farmer is concerned that the chemicals he is using to improve his crops are seeping into the
local river. He has asked a local conservation group to investigate if this is the case. They will be
using a computer and one set of sensors to monitor the level of pollution.

List examples of sensors the group will use and describe how they will be used with the computer to
monitor the pollution level.
15. Sensors are used in monitoring systems to measure physical variables. It is important that
sensors are calibrated before use.
(a) Describe, in detail, these sensors and give an appropriate use for each. Each use must be
different.

Humidity

Sound
(b) Explain the importance of calibration.[2]

(c) Describe the differences between one point calibration and two point calibration.[5]
16. company has been asked by a government to construct a nuclear reactor. A computer model
will be created before the reactor is built.
Explain why a computer model is needed in this scenario.[5]

17. A microprocessor-controlled car park barrier is used to allow cars to enter a car park. When a
car approaches the barrier, the barrier automatically rises to allow the car to enter. It does not
lower until the car is safely clear of the barrier system. There is a light sensor and light beam
source immediately before the barrier. No tickets are issued by the system. The system operates
continuously while it is switched on.
Complete this pseudocode algorithm to describe the processing involved. Your pseudocode
algorithm should include IF…THEN statements.

18. Computerised weather stations are used to monitor a number of analogue atmospheric
variables. Describe how three of these variables are collected and what needs to happen to the
data before it can be used by a computer[4]
19. Computers are often used, together with sensors, to control devices in the home. Evaluate, by
weighing up the advantages and disadvantages, the use of control technology in the home.[6]

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