Practice System Failures And Human Harm (34.3.1) - Ethical Considerations in the Use of Automation

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Question 1.
What is a system failure?
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Think about what happens when automation doesn’t work.
Question 2.
Why are fail-safe mechanisms important?
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Consider safety in design.
3Question 3.
What is the primary concern with system failures in automated systems?
- Cost savings
- Human safety
- Efficiency
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Think about the main purpose of safety in engineering.
4Question 4.
True or False: Fail-safe mechanisms are unnecessary in engineering.
- True
- False
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Consider whether safety is optional in designs.
Question 5.
Design an automated system for a bridge that includes at least three fail-safe mechanisms. Describe how each mechanism should work.
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Think about how you can ensure safety through redundancy.
Question 6.
Assess the potential implications on public trust if a high-profile automated bridge fails. Discuss steps to rebuild trust in that technology.
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Consider the role of effective communication in public relations.

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