Electrical and Electronics 10, Electrical 20, 30, Electronics 20, A30, B30

(a)	Outline the development of residential and commercial automation systems.
(b)	Research current and evolving applications (e.g., smart appliances, security systems, lighting controls, HVAC monitoring and control and home entertainment) of residential and commercial automation.
(c)	Identify the advantages and disadvantages of automation systems.
(d)	Investigate how building automation systems work to maximize efficiency and simplify energy management.
(e)	Explore the relationship between automation systems and the internet of things (IoT).
(f)	Provide examples of different types of wiring (e.g., CAT 6/6A, HDMI, coaxial, fibre optic, audio cable, telephone, alarm and low voltage thermostat) used for automation applications.
(g)	Discuss the need for additional wiring requirements (e.g., surge protection, equipment racks, deep-junction boxes and remote controls) to support automation systems.
(h)	Identify the devices (e.g., Network Interface Device, modem, Wi-Fi hub, Wi-Fi booster and channel splitter) common to residential and commercial automation systems.
(i)	Explore the use of wireless control (e.g., smart home hubs) in automation systems.
(j)	Research privacy and security implications of automation systems.