Question

question 9 (10 points)
the passage mentions that computers need specific instructions to perform tasks and lack the ability to adapt on their own. considering this limitation, how could a self - driving car be programmed to handle unexpected situations, such as a sudden detour due to road construction or a pedestrian unexpectedly crossing the street?

a by relying solely on gps data and pre - programmed routes, ignoring any unexpected obstacles or changes in the environment

b by allowing the car to make its own decisions based on trial and error, without any pre - defined rules or guidelines

c by programming the car with a comprehensive set of rules and responses for various scenarios, using sensors to detect changes in the environment, and prioritizing safety protocols

d by instructing the car to stop completely whenever it encounters an unexpected situation, waiting for human intervention

Explanation:

Option a ignores unexpected obstacles which is dangerous. Option b without pre - defined rules is not practical as computers need instructions. Option d stopping completely for every unexpected situation is not efficient. Option c is correct as it uses sensors to detect changes, has a set of rules for various scenarios and prioritizes safety.

Answer:

C. By programming the car with a comprehensive set of rules and responses for various scenarios, using sensors to detect changes in the environment, and prioritizing safety protocols.