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Which of the following best describes automation?
Which of the following best describes automation?
- The process of enhancing human strength using stone tools
- The utilization of paper-based systems for efficient task management
- The manual execution of tasks without any technological intervention
- The use of machines to perform tasks previously done by humans (correct)
What is one of the main purposes of automation as mentioned in the text?
What is one of the main purposes of automation as mentioned in the text?
- Improving the transparency of manufacturing processes
- Increasing the use of paper-based systems in industries
- Transferring content to an output device, such as a printer (correct)
- Enhancing human strength through mechanical mechanisms
What impact does automation have in manufacturing, according to the text?
What impact does automation have in manufacturing, according to the text?
- Limiting the occupational hazards for human workers (correct)
- Reducing the need for precise and controllable operations
- Promoting the consumption of resources in an inefficient manner
- Increasing the manual labor required in production lines
What technology is mentioned in the history of automation as self-governing?
What technology is mentioned in the history of automation as self-governing?
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What was the main role of stone tools in the history of automation?
What was the main role of stone tools in the history of automation?
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