Questions: Automation System MCQS

Question 151: Which method is frequently used, especially in the early stages of design?

A All of the above
B The iterative design method
C None of the above
D The direct method
E The design selection method

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: The iterative design method

Question 152: The greatest change as a result of CAD/CAM is taking place in which industry?

A Electronics
B Aerospace
C None of the above
D Medical
E Cartography

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: Electronics

Question 153: The main function(s) of computer in CAD is/are

A To serve as an extension to the memory of the designer
B None of the above
C To enhance the analytical and logical power of the designer
D All of the above
E To relieve the designer from routine repetitious tasks.

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: All of the above

Question 154: A common data base is one requisite for converting CAD and CAM to CIM. Another is that:

A technical assistance must be provided to the user.
B there should be a common 3-D part description system.
C the system must make provision for new techniques.
D the user must have access to both hardware and software
E None of the above

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: there should be a common 3-D part description system.

Question 155: Light sensors:

A never use infrared light as light source
B None of the above
C cannot be used a s limit switches.
D work in direct sunlight
E come in a wide variety of mounting styles

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: come in a wide variety of mounting styles

Question 156: A drum timer is a good example of:

A None of the above
B an input sensor
C an output actuator
D a position sensor
E a sequence controller

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: a sequence controller

Question 157: Straight-line operations:

A can include diagonal cuts if they aren't curved
B must be parallel to one of the axes of the coordinate system
C None of the above
D All of the above
E must be limited to two per workpiece

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: must be parallel to one of the axes of the coordinate system

Question 158: Localizing an object in an image and selectively analyzing the object in a series of redundant layers is referred to as the:

A pyramid
B None of the above
C Turing test
D Gaussian pyramid
E Maxwell pyramid

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: Gaussian pyramid

Question 159: A common way to take x, y coordinates off a drawing is to use a

A digitiser
B Tablet
C None of the above
D light pen
E Direct view storage tube (DVST)

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: digitiser

Question 160: Operator interaction directly with the CRT is accomplished via:

A None of the above
B a stylus
C a touch terminal
D a digitizing tablet
E vector scanning

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: a touch terminal

Question 161: Which part of the system allows the user to interact with the compiler? (a) Memory

A Translator
B None of the above
C Communications processor
D None of the above
E Interpreter

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: None of the above

Question 162: A discrete parts process is:

A (b) and (c)
B normally a repetitive series of operations
C None of the above
D often encountered in manufacturing
E the same as a continuous process except a different controller must be used

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: the same as a continuous process except a different controller must be used

Question 163: Which document sums up the general provisions of purchase, terms and agreement, warranties, and maintenance?

A The financial report.
B The contract
C None of the above
D The project evaluation
E The purchasing report

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: The contract

Question 164: The chosen language for the Japanese Fifth-Generation Compu-ter Project is:

A None of the above
B FORTRAN
C PROLOG
D COBOL
E LISP

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: PROLOG

Question 165: Which technique enables the designer to mold and shape, rather than construct on object using a series of lines?

A Wire-frame modeling
B Solid modeling
C None of the above
D Surface modeling
E FEM (Finite Element Modeling)

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: Solid modeling

Question 166: The parallel register:

A None of the above
B is erased after a word is read fromit
C uses R-S flip-flops
D can store a multiple bit binary number
E All of the above

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: can store a multiple bit binary number

Question 167: The refresh-vector CRT uses which of the following techniques?

A None of the above
B Makes changes on the image by increasing the anode voltage.
C Creates images on the screen by scanning straight-line vectors between selected points.
D Uses an electron gun to continuously flood the surface of the tube.
E The beam constantly travels across the screen to turn on/off a series of pixels.

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: Creates images on the screen by scanning straight-line vectors between selected points.

Question 168: Which method uses the design analysis as a method for effecting the design?

A The design selection method
B The iterative design method
C The direct method
D All of the above
E None of the above

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: The direct method

Question 169: Digital signals:

A are assigned values of 1 or 0 depending on the voltage level
B have a frequency measured in units of hertz
C have a sinusoidal shape.
D None of the above
E can have three possible levels

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: are assigned values of 1 or 0 depending on the voltage level

Question 170: The name given to the test that determines whether a machine can think is the:

A None of the above
B Gaussian test
C McCarthy test
D Boolean test
E Turing test

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: Turing test

Question 171: A display of a volume model that shows all of its edges is called a:

A 3-D model
B solid model
C surface model
D None of the above
E wire-frame

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: wire-frame

Question 172: The insect type robot Attila is a more competent version of the robot Genghis an weights 1.7 kg. What is the number of microprocessors carried by its body?

A 10
B 15
C None of the above
D 18
E 33

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: 10

Question 173: One of the following is not considered a method of input control in a CAD system.

A None of the above
B Joystick
C Plotter
D Programmable function box
E Touch terminal

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: Plotter

Question 174: Plotter accuracy is measured in terms of repeatability and:

A resolution
B vertical dimension
C intelligence
D None of the above
E buffer size

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: resolution

Question 175: If the transient response of a system is overdamped:

A the value of the output exceeds the value of the input at times during the transient period.
B All of the above
C the value of the output never exceeds the value of the input during the transient period.
D None of the above
E the value of the output never stabilizes.

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: the value of the output never exceeds the value of the input during the transient period.

Question 176: The program execution time:

A cannot be changed once the program is written
B must be slower than the fastest mechanical operation that is to be controlled
C will vary depending on the language used
D None of the above
E All of the above

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: will vary depending on the language used

Question 177: A programmable controller:

A allows faster machine checkout
B is easier to troubleshoot than standard relay logic
C both (a) and (b)
D None of the above
E All of the above

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: both (a) and (b)

Question 178: What was the name of the Japanese worker who was killed by an industrial robot at the Akashi plant of Kawasaki Heavy Industries in Japan?

A M. Shubhagya
B None of the above
C Kenji Urada
D K. Miceni
E Harun Shimada

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: Kenji Urada

Question 179: A thermistor:

A measures temperature
B is a pressure sensing device
C All of the above
D has a voltage output
E None of the above

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: measures temperature

Question 180: A typical NC system has which of the following components?

A Machine tool
B Controller
C Tape input
D None of the above
E All of the above

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: All of the above

Question 181: Timing using a TM990 micro-computer:

A None of the above.
B both (b) and (c)
C require an external timer added by the user
D can be handled in software
E is available on the standard CPU board

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: both (b) and (c)

Question 182: If the period of a sine wave is 0.001 second, the frequency of the sine wave is:

A 1,000 Hz
B None of the above
C 10,000 Hz
D 10 Hz
E 0.001 Hz

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: 1,000 Hz

Question 183: VLSI (very large scale integrated circuits) logic:

A All of the above
B will result in lower cost, higher capability electronic equipment
C will not be available in this decade
D None of the above
E means more costly electronic products in the future

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: will result in lower cost, higher capability electronic equipment

Question 184: A semi-continuous operation means:

A None of the above
B a computer is a required part of the machine
C each operation in a sequence is continuous, but subsequent operations in the sequence may be different.
D the operation is continuous each shift, but stops between shifts
E coffee breaks are allowed for the operator

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: each operation in a sequence is continuous, but subsequent operations in the sequence may be different.

Question 185: Time proportioning control:

A None of the above
B can be used on a PM550 programmable process controller
C is less efficient than normal PID control
D cannot use a TM990 micro
E a and b above.

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: can be used on a PM550 programmable process controller

Question 186: A process controller:

A None of the above
B can solve a PID process control equation easily
C All of the above
D is useful in a continuous process control application
E can interface to digital and analog I/O

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: All of the above

Question 187: Which of the following is not critical in PC CAD software?

A Drawing/editing
B Crosshatching
C Layering
D Damping
E None of the above

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: Damping

Question 188: An up/down counter used in a TI510PC has three inputs. Which of the following is not one of them?

A Count out
B None of the above
C Count down
D Count up
E Reset.

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: Count out

Question 189: The "walk-through" method of programming a robot involves:

A None of the above
B All of the above.
C moving the robot from one location to another
D walking through your suggested procedure with your supervisor prior to programming
E physically moving the robot through all the motions it is to repeat

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: physically moving the robot through all the motions it is to repeat

Question 190: Group technology brings together and organizes:

A automation and tool production
B documentation and analysis
C parts and simulation analysis
D None of the above
E common parts, problems, and tasks

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: common parts, problems, and tasks

Question 191: Robots can increase productivity because:

A they do not take a vacation
B production quality is uniform
C All of the above
D None of the above
E they do not get tired

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: All of the above

Question 192: In the PROLOG language system, facts are manipulated by:

A algorithms
B rules
C None of the above
D simulations
E memory

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: rules

Question 193: The general type of process found in industry is:

A All of the above
B batch
C None of the above
D discrete parts
E continuous

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: All of the above

Question 194: Three different aspects of colour are used to define specific colours. They are hue, saturation, and:

A None of the above
B shading
C gray scale
D metamer
E value

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: value

Question 195: For a type 2 system, the steady-state:

A error for a step input is always zero
B error for a velocity input is always zero
C All of the above
D None of the above
E input for acceleration input is always non-zero

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: All of the above

Question 196: In pen plotters, "resolution" refers to the shortest possible line, but in electrostatic plotters it refers to:

A None of the above
B dual-axis tracking
C the speed per inch
D how accurately the plotter returns to a specific point
E the number of dots per inch

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: the number of dots per inch

Question 197: Most continuous control actuators:

A are of the time proportioning type
B are used with standard continuous control loop
C use a 4 to 20 mA current loop input
D None of the above
E (b) and (c) above

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: (b) and (c) above

Question 198: CAD/CAM is the inter-relationship between:

A manufacturing and marketing
B None of the above
C marketing and design
D engineering and manufacturing
E engineering and marketing

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: engineering and manufacturing

Question 199: Relay ladder logic is used in a PC because:

A it is the best industrial control language ever developed.
B most industrial control personnel are familiar with relay ladder logic diagrams and this is the easiest for them to use
C it is impossible to write a control program for a machine in any other logic
D None of the above
E All of the above

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: most industrial control personnel are familiar with relay ladder logic diagrams and this is the easiest for them to use

Question 200: The program counter:

A counts the number of instructions that have been executed
B is where arithmetic is done in a computer.
C decides which program to run
D None of the above
E contains the address of the next instruction to be executed

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: contains the address of the next instruction to be executed

Quiz: Automation System MCQS

Automation System MCQS

All Questions for: Automation System MCQS

Question 151: Which method is frequently used, especially in the early stages of design?

Question 152: The greatest change as a result of CAD/CAM is taking place in which industry?

Question 153: The main function(s) of computer in CAD is/are

Question 154: A common data base is one requisite for converting CAD and CAM to CIM. Another is that:

Question 155: Light sensors:

Question 156: A drum timer is a good example of:

Question 157: Straight-line operations:

Question 158: Localizing an object in an image and selectively analyzing the object in a series of redundant layers is referred to as the:

Question 159: A common way to take x, y coordinates off a drawing is to use a

Question 160: Operator interaction directly with the CRT is accomplished via:

Question 161: Which part of the system allows the user to interact with the compiler? (a) Memory

Question 162: A discrete parts process is:

Question 163: Which document sums up the general provisions of purchase, terms and agreement, warranties, and maintenance?

Question 164: The chosen language for the Japanese Fifth-Generation Compu-ter Project is:

Question 165: Which technique enables the designer to mold and shape, rather than construct on object using a series of lines?

Question 166: The parallel register:

Question 167: The refresh-vector CRT uses which of the following techniques?

Question 168: Which method uses the design analysis as a method for effecting the design?

Question 169: Digital signals:

Question 170: The name given to the test that determines whether a machine can think is the:

Question 171: A display of a volume model that shows all of its edges is called a:

Question 172: The insect type robot Attila is a more competent version of the robot Genghis an weights 1.7 kg. What is the number of microprocessors carried by its body?

Question 173: One of the following is not considered a method of input control in a CAD system.

Question 174: Plotter accuracy is measured in terms of repeatability and:

Question 175: If the transient response of a system is overdamped:

Question 176: The program execution time:

Question 177: A programmable controller:

Question 178: What was the name of the Japanese worker who was killed by an industrial robot at the Akashi plant of Kawasaki Heavy Industries in Japan?

Question 179: A thermistor:

Question 180: A typical NC system has which of the following components?

Question 181: Timing using a TM990 micro-computer:

Question 182: If the period of a sine wave is 0.001 second, the frequency of the sine wave is:

Question 183: VLSI (very large scale integrated circuits) logic:

Question 184: A semi-continuous operation means:

Question 185: Time proportioning control:

Question 186: A process controller:

Question 187: Which of the following is not critical in PC CAD software?

Question 188: An up/down counter used in a TI510PC has three inputs. Which of the following is not one of them?

Question 189: The "walk-through" method of programming a robot involves:

Question 190: Group technology brings together and organizes:

Question 191: Robots can increase productivity because:

Question 192: In the PROLOG language system, facts are manipulated by:

Question 193: The general type of process found in industry is:

Question 194: Three different aspects of colour are used to define specific colours. They are hue, saturation, and:

Question 195: For a type 2 system, the steady-state:

Question 196: In pen plotters, "resolution" refers to the shortest possible line, but in electrostatic plotters it refers to:

Question 197: Most continuous control actuators:

Question 198: CAD/CAM is the inter-relationship between:

Question 199: Relay ladder logic is used in a PC because:

Question 200: The program counter:

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