Which statement best describes the system's mode of operation with oversight?

• A. Fully manual
• B. Automatic without oversight
• C. Automatic with operator oversight
• D. Manual override only

Answer: (C)

Automatic operation with operator oversight means the system runs its processes automatically using predefined control logic, while a human operator continuously monitors performance, reviews alarms, and can intervene, adjust, or stop the system as needed. This pairing combines the efficiency and consistency of automation with safety and accountability through supervision, ensuring that issues are checked and handled promptly. It’s not fully manual, since there is automation; it’s not automatic without oversight, since there is ongoing monitoring; and it’s not just a manual override only, which would imply oversight isn’t continuous.