Practice Types Of Automation At Workplaces (4.2)

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Question 1.
What is fixed automation?
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Think about automation that doesn’t change easily.
Question 2.
Give an example of soft automation.
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This uses AI to handle customer inquiries.
3Question 3.
What is the primary characteristic of fixed automation?
- Flexibility
- Specialization
- Adaptability
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Think about automation that cannot be adapted.
4Question 4.
Is soft automation primarily software-based?
- True
- False
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Consider if it integrates technology into automation.
Question 5.
Analyze how the introduction of programmable automation could change a fixed assembly line in a manufacturing plant. Consider factors like costs and workforce implications.
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Look at the advantages of flexibility versus rigid systems.
Question 6.
Consider the ethical implications of implementing soft automation through AI in workplaces. How does it shift the workforce’s skill requirements?
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Think about the balance between technology benefits and social impact.

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