Homework due on Dec 1, 2006

Now that we have (finally!) finished our open book test we can move on and begin discussing control systems and use the program LOGO. To prepare for this please read pages 126-129 and answer the following questions:

126-127

1. Explain what is a computer control system. (3 pts)
2. Give one example of a control system found in the reading and describe how it works. (3 pts)

128-1129:

1. What does a control system consist of? (6 pts)
2. Explain what is meant by embedded controller. (4 pts)
3. Why are control systems considered real-time systems? (3 pts)
4. In your own words explain how control systems have made an impact on our lives. (4 pts)

Good luck!

Other videos we discussed in class

The death of Habeus Corpus: http://www.crooksandliars.com/index.php?s=death+of+habeus+corpus

Hacker High School: http://www.bbcworld.com/content/clickonline_archive_14_2005.asp?pageid=666&co_pageid=2

Technology in the Courtroom: http://bbcworld.com/content/clickonline_archive_45_2004.asp?pageid=666&co_pageid=2

Monitoring of our surfing and email habits in the post 9/11 world: http://bbcworld.com/content/clickonline_archive_31_2004.asp?pageid=666&co_pageid=2

Computer Recycling: http://bbcworld.com/content/clickonline_archive_25_2004.asp?pageid=666&co_pageid=2