Practice Risk Assessment And Mitigation (34.3.2) - Ethical Considerations in the Use of Automation

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Question 1.
What is the purpose of rigorous testing in automated systems?
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Think about why we test anything before using it.
Question 2.
Name one international safety standard related to automation.
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Recall any standards we discussed in class.
3Question 3.
What is the primary purpose of rigorous testing in automated systems?
- To ensure speed
- To ensure reliability
- To reduce costs
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Think about the outcomes of untested systems.
4Question 4.
True or False: Fail-safe mechanisms are optional in automated systems.
- True
- False
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Consider what happens without them.
Question 5.
Evaluate a current automated system in civil engineering that lacks rigorous testing. Discuss the potential risks involved.
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Think about how it interacts with the environment.
Question 6.
Design a fail-safe mechanism for a bridge monitoring system that utilizes automated sensors.
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Consider how the system communicates failures.

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