Final answer:
Automatic control systems, indeed, can monitor, compare, and adjust themselves without human interference, as exemplified by cruise control in vehicles and the autonomic nervous system in humans.
Step-by-step explanation:
The student's question asks whether automatic control systems can monitor, compare, and adjust the system without human interference. The answer is true. Automatic control systems are designed to perform these tasks autonomously. A common example is cruise control in a vehicle. Cruise control systems maintain a vehicle's speed by automatically adjusting the throttle based on the vehicle's current speed and the speed limit set by the driver. This system does not require driver intervention to maintain the set speed unless conditions change, such as the driver manually overriding the system or braking.
Similarly, the autonomic nervous system in humans is an example of an automatic control mechanism. It regulates physiological processes without conscious effort, maintaining homeostasis by continuously monitoring internal conditions and making necessary adjustments to bodily functions like heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.
These systems include complex human software interactions, and they demonstrate the capacity of automated systems to support decision-making processes without direct human involvement. However, humans may still be involved in the initial design, setup, and oversight of these systems.