Computer Studies

Complete the following questions for your exam revision.

1. What is an actuator?
An actuator is a type of motor for moving or controlling a
mechanism or system

2. Name 3 types of actuators?

LED, Motor, Heater

3. What is meant by feedback when using actuators?

4. What is a sensor?

5. How does a temperature sensor operate?

6. A pressure sensor produces a signal that depends the

pressure it is exposed to? Give 3 examples of pressure
sensors?

7. Describe how a light sensor would work and where can we

use light sensors?

8. What is meant by IR sensors and where can we use them?

9. A humidity sensor produces a signal that depends on

what?

10.
A gas sensor produces a signal depending on the
concentration of a particular gas. Where can we use this
type of sensor?