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Automated Systems (GCSE Computing)

The following is a GCSE Computing test covering 'Automated Systems' from the broader topic 6. Automated And Emerging Technologies. The test is geared towards the CAMBRIGE-IGCSE exam board style syllabus.
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Why must input data (e.g., from a payment keypad) be converted to binary in an embedded payment machine?
Why might a programmer choose to use a low-level language for embedded control in an automated device?
In an automated drinking system for animals, what is the role of the sensor?
Which two parameters determine the fidelity of a digital audio recording created by an analogue-to-digital converter?
What is a main advantage of using a microprocessor in an automated barrier system?
Which component in an automated tap system decides when to open and close the valve based on sensor input?
Which error detection method involves sending data and then having the receiver send it back so the sender can compare both copies?
Which sensor is most appropriate for detecting a car entering a parking barrier to read a ticket number?
What is one disadvantage for company owners when replacing workers with robots?
Give one advantage of using robots for employees in heavy furniture manufacturing.
Which field in a packet allows the receiving system to know where the packet should be delivered?