Practice Fail-safe Design Principles (34.14.2) - Ethical Considerations in the Use of Automation

Practice: Fail-Safe Design Principles

Lesson 34.14.2Ethical Considerations in the Use of Automation

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Question 1.
What is a fail-safe design?
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Think about how systems make safe decisions.
Question 2.
Name one component of a fail-safe system.
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What would let you take back control?
3Question 3.
What is the primary purpose of fail-safe design principles?
- To enhance machine autonomy
- To ensure human intervention when necessary
- To replace human operators
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Think about scenarios where machines need checks.
4Question 4.
True or False: Predictive shutdown mechanisms can help prevent accidents.
- True
- False
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Consider what predictive features offer in preventing unwanted events.
Question 5.
Design a fail-safe feature for an autonomous delivery drone. Describe the measures taken to enable human control in emergencies.
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Consider possible situations that would require the human to intervene.
Question 6.
Evaluate how human discretion in decision-making could impact an automated public transport system designed without fail-safe mechanisms.
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Think about scenarios involving passengers who may feel unsafe.

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