Automated and emerging technologies: past paper questions
Real questions on automated and emerging technologies
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- 2210/12 · October/November 2025 · Q7c[4]
The smart speaker has machine learning capabilities. Explain how the smart speaker can use machine learning to improve the voice command input.
See it on the paper → - 2210/13 · October/November 2025 · Q6a[3]
Describe what is meant by AI.
See it on the paper → - 2210/13 · October/November 2025 · Q6b[3]
Explain how the AI can be used to improve the movements and actions of the computer-controlled characters.
See it on the paper → - 2210/11 · May/June 2025 · Q8a[1]
One characteristic of the robot is that it has a mechanical structure. Give one other characteristic of a robot.
See it on the paper → - 2210/11 · May/June 2025 · Q8b[1]
The robot has firmware. State what is meant by firmware.
See it on the paper → - 2210/11 · May/June 2025 · Q8d[2]
Give two advantages to the workers in the factory of using robots to move the car parts.
See it on the paper → - 2210/11 · May/June 2025 · Q8e[1]
The robots have the ability to automatically adapt their own processes. State the name of the ability described.
See it on the paper → - 2210/12 · May/June 2025 · Q5a[3]
One computer is an expert system that is used to help diagnose a patient’s illness. The doctor inputs the patient’s symptoms into an interface and a diagnosis is output. Describe how the expert system decides the diagnosis.
See it on the paper → - 2210/12 · May/June 2025 · Q5b(i)[2]
One feature of the robot is that it has electrical components. Give two examples of the electrical components of a robot.
See it on the paper → - 2210/12 · May/June 2025 · Q5b(ii)[4]
Explain the advantages of using the robot to perform surgery.
See it on the paper → - 2210/12 · May/June 2025 · Q5b(iii)[2]
Explain one disadvantage of using the robot to perform surgery.
See it on the paper → - 2210/13 · October/November 2024 · Q5a[1]
State what is meant by an automated system.
See it on the paper → - 2210/13 · October/November 2024 · Q5c[2]
Give two benefits to the farmer of using an automated system for this purpose.
See it on the paper → - 2210/13 · October/November 2024 · Q5d[4]
The plough uses artificial intelligence (AI) to navigate its way around the field. Explain how the plough makes use of AI for this purpose.
See it on the paper → - 2210/11 · May/June 2024 · Q8a[1]
State what is meant by the robot being automated.
See it on the paper → - 2210/11 · May/June 2024 · Q8b[3]
Give three characteristics of a robot.
See it on the paper → - 2210/11 · May/June 2024 · Q8c[6]
The robot plants seeds and stops when it reaches a fence. It then turns and continues planting seeds. The robot uses sensors and a microprocessor to know when it reaches a fence. Explain how the robot uses sensors and a microprocessor to know it has reached a fence.
See it on the paper → - 2210/11 · May/June 2024 · Q8d[2]
Give two advantages of the farmer using an automated robot to plant seeds.
See it on the paper → - 2210/11 · May/June 2024 · Q8e[2]
Give two disadvantages of the farmer using an automated robot to plant seeds.
See it on the paper → - 2210/11 · May/June 2024 · Q8f[2]
The robot is adapted to have machine learning capabilities. Explain how this will improve the robot.
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What examiners said
Most candidate could give at least one characteristic of an embedded system. The most common correct answers were that it performs a specific function and it has a microprocessor.
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 2210/12 Q4(a) (Cambridge)
Many candidates were able to identify the three correct examples.
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 2210/12 Q4(b) (Cambridge)
Many candidates were able to give a characteristic of AI. The most common correct answer was the ability to learn. Very few candidates were able to provide a fully accurate and technical description about how an expert system operates. Some candidates were able to name some or all of the components involved but very few could describe their role in the process. It would be beneficial for candidate...
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 2210/12 Q10(a) (Cambridge)
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