Trivia: While he's in his his room at the NASA base, David asks when "Starsky and Hutch" will be broadcast. Director Randal Kleiser also directed Starsky and Hutch (1975).
Trivia: Sarah Jessica Parker said in 2018 that her role was 'just a paycheck' and she can't remember what the film was about or who she played.
Trivia: Paul Reubens voices Max - he is credited as Paul Mall. He also played Pee-wee Herman in the TV and film series.
Answer: Carolyn wouldn't have wanted David anywhere near the UFO as it could've been dangerous, so it's safe to assume that "Max" programmed the R.A.L.F robot. Although Carolyn didn't have anything to do with with David's escape, it wouldn't have escaped unnoticed that the R.A.L.F robot was in the hanger where the UFO was. Given that she's always the one with the R.A.L.F. robot, it's safe to assume she was acting worried that she'd be blamed rather than acting "shifty"