A system in which a human operator does not directly operate on the physical process being controlled but does so through a computer that has effectors to act on the environment based on information obtained from sensors, is called:
A) direct control
B) supervisory control
C) indirect control
D) remote control

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Supervisory control refers to a system where a human operator oversees and manages the process being controlled indirectly through a computer. The computer uses sensors to gather information about the environment and effectors to act upon it, while the human operator makes decisions based on the information provided by the computer. This setup is common in automated and complex systems where direct human control is impractical or impossible.

A System in Which a Human Operator Does Not Directly