Automation in Information Technology

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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

<p>Steam Engine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main role of stone tools in the history of automation?

<p>Magnifying human strength with minimal human intervention (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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