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II. Microcontrollers in Automated Systems

a) Identify one (01) input device and one output device that can be connected to a microcontroller.

• Input device: $\boxed{\text{Temperature sensor}}$
• Output device: $\boxed{\text{LED}}$

b) Give two (02) reasons why a microcontroller is preferred over a microprocessor in control systems.

• Microcontrollers are integrated with CPU, memory, and I/O peripherals on a single chip, making them compact and cost-effective for embedded applications.
• They are designed for real-time operations and consume less power, which is crucial for battery-operated or continuously running control systems.

c) Name one (01) area where microcontrollers are commonly used.

• $\boxed{\text{Washing machines}}$

III. Computers in a Workshop

a) Give one (01) example of application software used for record keeping.

• $\boxed{\text{Spreadsheet software (e.g., Microsoft Excel)}}$

b) Name one (01) type of software used to protect a computer system.

• $\boxed{\text{Antivirus software}}$

c) Describe one (01) function of device driver software.

• Device driver software allows the operating system to communicate with a specific hardware device. It translates commands from the OS into instructions that the hardware understands, enabling the device to function correctly.

I. External Devices and Interfacing

a) Identify one (01) device that may require interfacing with a computer system.

• $\boxed{\text{Printer}}$

b) Give one (01) reason why interfacing is necessary in computer-based systems.

• Interfacing is necessary to enable communication and data exchange between different hardware components or between hardware and the operating system, ensuring they can work together effectively.

c) Name one (01) device you can use to interface a 220V AC Fan with the Arduino UNO.

• $\boxed{\text{Relay module}}$