Topic 7 - Control

7.1 Control

CENTRALIZED CONTROL SYSTEMS

7.1.1 Discuss a range of control systems.

7.1.2 Outline the uses of microprocessors and sensor input in control systems.

7.1.3 Evaluate different input devices for the collection of data in specified situations.

7.1.4 Explain the relationship between a sensor, the processor and an output transducer.

7.1.5 Describe the role of feedback in a control system.

7.1.6 Discuss the social impacts and ethical considerations associated with the use of embedded systems.

Define: Give the precise meaning of a word, phrase, concept or physical quantity

  • Sensor
  • Microcontroller
  • Transducer
  • Actuator
  • Analog and Digital data
  • Control System
  • AD converter
  • Feedback

List: Give a sequence of brief answers with no explanation.

List different hardware associate with control systems:

  • INPUT
  • PROCESSING
  • OUTPUT

DISTRIBUTED SYSTEMS

7.1.7 Compare a centrally controlled system with a distributed system.

7.1.8 Outline the role of autonomous agents acting within a larger system.

Contrast: Give an account of the differences between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout.

Constrast the distributed and centralised computing concepts

Define: Give the precise meaning of a word, phrase, concept or physical quantity

Define the autonomous agent concept and give some examples