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Automation System MCQS Questions
Q.
What key hardware item ties a CAD/ CAM system together?
None of the above
Graphics workstation
Mouse
Digitizer
Plotter
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Graphics workstation
Q.
The steady-state error is:
None of the above
zero for all inputs to type 1 systems
decreased by increasing gain.
independent of the type of input
a function of the transient response
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: decreased by increasing gain.
Q.
A pick-and-place manipulator is:
primarily used for large parts handling
capable of point-to-point operation
the most flexible of all robots
an intelligent robot
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: capable of point-to-point operation
Q.
Numerical control:
None of the above
is a method for controlling the operation of a machine by means of a set of instructions
is a method for producing an exact number of parts per hour
applies only to milling machines
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: is a method for controlling the operation of a machine by means of a set of instructions
Q.
The use of specialized workstations:
has a high cost-performance tradeoff
None of the above
provides limited growth potentials for 3-D
reduces the host computer workload
reduces the host computer workload and allows more users
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: reduces the host computer workload and allows more users
Q.
The three key elements for a graphics workstation include the host processor, display controller, and:
CRT
digitizer
None of the above
keyboard
mouse
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: CRT
Q.
What two disciplines are usually tied by a common data base?
Computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing
Documentation and geometric modeling
Drafting and documentation
Testing and analysis
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing
Q.
The robot:
represents the most powerful new industrial automation tool currently on the horizon
All of the above
None of the above
is very primitive at the present
will be more useful when robot vision is improved significantly
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Flood guns bombard the phosphor surface of the tube in which one of the following types of CRT technology?
None of the above
Stroke CRT
Refresh-vector CRT
Direct view storage tube
Raster scan CRT
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Direct view storage tube
Q.
The speed at which the monitor accepts data is called:
bandwidth
scanning
response time
None of the above
interlacing
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: bandwidth
Q.
Flexible manufacturing allows for:
tool design and tool production
None of the above
automated design
quick and inexpensive product changes
factory management
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: quick and inexpensive product changes
Q.
If the transient response is under damped:
the value of the output will exceed the value of the input at times during the transient period
both a and b
None of the above
the present overshoot is zero
steady-state will be reached faster than if the system is overdamped
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: both a and b
Q.
Which item best describes a CAM technology?
Drafting
None of the above
Geometric modeling
Numerical control
Documentation
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Numerical control
Q.
One of the major benefits of using CAD in tool design is that:
None of the above
it simplifies the trial-and-error method
there is better coordination in the materials-handling area
tool motions can be checked to see if there is interference between the tool and the object
product design represents approximately one-half the engineering costs
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: tool motions can be checked to see if there is interference between the tool and the object
Q.
The rectangular boundary around a specific area on the display is called
a view point
a view plane
None of the above
a conic section
a window
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a window
Q.
Today, programmable controllers:
are more powerful then the first controllers on the market
are relatively low cost compared with the original digital equipment available for industrial control
All of the above
None of the above
can be cost effective even when replacing just a few relays
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Which of the plotters listed below eliminates media size limitations?
Electrostatic
None of the above
Flatbed
Drum
Pinch roller
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Drum
Q.
What is the process lag?
None of the above
The time it takes for the mass of the process to respond to an input change.
The time it takes for the sensor to respond to a changed.
All of the above
The lag in the error signal when the setpoint is changed.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: The time it takes for the mass of the process to respond to an input change.
Q.
The user communicates directly with the computer through its peripheral devices is known as
Batch mode processing
On-line processing
None of the above
Intelligent terminal Processing
Remote-terminal processing
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: On-line processing
Q.
Which of these controller types is the most accurate?
Proportional plus derivative
Three mode
None of the above
Proportional plus integral
Proportional
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Three mode
Q.
Over the last ten years, productivity has risen most rapidly in:
France
None of the above
Italy
United States
Japan
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Japan
Q.
Which part of the system performs the "housekeeping" chores?
translator
None of the above
interpreter
operating system
compiler
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: operating system
Q.
Most current PC CAD systems are used for producing:
None of the above
circuit simulation
finite element analysis
solids modeling
2-D drawings
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: 2-D drawings
Q.
The addition of _____ can reduce processing time.
A co-processor
An EPROM
A buffer
None of the above
A converter
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: A co-processor
Q.
Programmable controllers:
are widely used in many different industries
cannot perform functions other than relay logic
None of the above
are programmed using relay ladder logic
(a) and (c) above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: (a) and (c) above
Q.
What should be first considered in choosing a plotter?
The hardware you currently own
None of the above
The type of data you will input
The cost
The application for which it will be used
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: The application for which it will be used
Q.
How is the integral mode implemented using analog methods?
Op amp and resistors
Op amp and a capacitor
Op amp and an RC network to place the error voltage across the capacitor
None of the above
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Op amp and a capacitor
Q.
The processing, which normally consists of a small computer with one or more peripheral devices, connected via a high-speed line to the large control computer is known as
None of the above
On-line processing
Batch mode processing
Remote-terminal processing
Intelligent terminal Processing
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Intelligent terminal Processing
Q.
Vision sensors:
All of the above
will remain very costly
None of the above
can not improve much in the next decade
will more closely match the capabilities of the human eye
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: will more closely match the capabilities of the human eye
Q.
Pressure sensors:
None of the above
use capacitive variations to sense pressure
All of the above
use an aneroid chamber with a variable resistance output
use the piezoresistive effect in strain gauge sensors
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
A LISP environment consists of a language, a programming environ-ment, and:
a set of functions
random-access storage
a large address
None of the above
a processor
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a set of functions
Q.
The difference between CAD and CAM is that CAD software is directed at product design while CAM software is:
specifically for PC-board design
None of the above
concerned with production and control of tool design
designed for communications
concerned with management programs
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: concerned with production and control of tool design
Q.
Which of the following is required for a plotter to perform specific commands?
Driver
None of the above
Hardware
Software
Firmware
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Driver
Q.
The main activity(ies) of Designer in CAD is/are:
Control of the design process in information distribution.
Application of creativity, ingenuity, and experience.
Organisation of design information
None of the above
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Microcomputer-based control sys-tems
will have more standard industrial application software available in the future.
None of the above
All of the above
will just keep their present capability
will tend to increase in cost.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: will have more standard industrial application software available in the future.
Q.
The basic difference between broadband and baseband is:
reliability
None of the above
transmission
capacity
availability
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: capacity
Q.
Having compatibility and commonality in and between vendors' equipment is called:
integration
None of the above
registration
standardization
networking
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: standardization
Q.
The Ziegler-Nichols method:
is a method of control
is a graphical solution method
can be used to determine gain factors of a PI loop
a and b above
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a and b above
Q.
The two major categories of software are: application software and
CAD software
UNIX software
high-level languages
None of the above
system software
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: system software
Q.
High-level languages:
require knowledge of the computer design
are "procedure-oriented"
are very difficult to use
None of the above
cannot be used with automatic systems.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: are "procedure-oriented"
Q.
A Hall effect switch is usually used to:
measure voltage
None of the above
sense the presence of a magnetic object.
sense a vacuum
measure temperature
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: sense the presence of a magnetic object.
Q.
Robots consist of three basic components; power supply, control (memory) console, and:
coaxial cable
None of the above
mechanical unit (arm)
microcomputer
software
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: mechanical unit (arm)
Q.
The device that assembles groups of characters into complete messages prior to their entering the CPU is called:
a communications processor
None of the above
a compiler
an editor
an interpreter
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a communications processor
Q.
What two methods are available to build electronic continuous control?
Pneumatic and analog
Analog and mechanical
Analog and digital
All of the above
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Analog and digital
Q.
A servo controlled robot:
must be electrically driven
stop only at fixed points on each axis
None of the above
must be hydraulically driven
can accelerate
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: can accelerate
Q.
Which of the following is considered a high-level language?
Machine language
FORTRAN
All of the above
None of the above
Assembly language
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: FORTRAN
Q.
A technique for displaying applications where complex 3-D geometric are required for the exteror shall of a product is called:
2-D modeling
surface modeling
3-D modeling
None of the above
solid modeling
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: surface modeling
Q.
Sensors:
are not important in automation
probably will not improve over the next decade
will be much smarter and more sophisticated in the future
None of the above
are easily developed
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: will be much smarter and more sophisticated in the future
Q.
The output of a thermocouple is:
a capacitance
a voltage
a current
None of the above
a resistance
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a voltage
Q.
CAE and CAM are linked through:
parts production and testing
NC tape programming and automated design
None of the above
assembly automation and tool production.
a common data base and communications system
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a common data base and communications system
Q.
The power source that drives the manipulator can be:
electric
All of the above
pneumatic
None of the above
hydraulic
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
A flexible manufacturing system may be:
All of the above.
an automated assembly line
None of the above
very difficult to change when new products are introduced
expensive to alter
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: an automated assembly line
Q.
A venturi tube:
is made only of metal
measures the presence of a liquid
is extremely difficult to use
can be used to measure gas or liquid flow rates
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: can be used to measure gas or liquid flow rates
Q.
The linking of PCs with a communi-cations system is referred to as:
None of the above
turnkey systems
workstations
networking
streaming
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: networking
Q.
An assembly language instruction:
does not require knowledge of the computer design
is written in ones and zeros
corresponds to one computer operation
None of the above
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: corresponds to one computer operation
Q.
Historically, central systems were used because:
All of the above
semiconductor memory was not available
memory consumed a large amount of power
None of the above
memory was very expensive
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
When a computer fetches an instruction, the binary code representing the instruction appears on the:
memory data bus
input data bus
None of the above
output data bus
I/O address bus
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: memory data bus
Q.
Flat panel displays are based on what type of technology?
None of the above
RGB monitor
Direct view storage tube
Solid state
Very large-scale integration (VLSI)
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Solid state
Q.
The heart of automation technology is.
None of the above
sensors
control
computers
robots
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: computers
Q.
Which of the following elements can be used with a TI510 FC?
Metronome
None of the above
Drum timer
Flashing light
Cymbal timer
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Drum timer
Q.
An encoder:
can have only four keys
converts a binary number to a decimal number.
None of the above
converts an input to a binary number
is used to send telegraph signals
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: converts an input to a binary number
Q.
How is the integral mode implemented on a digital controller?
the error signal is summed over a discrete time interval and accumulated by the controller
the digital controller cannot handle integral mode
All of the above
None of the above
the error is divided into discrete amounts
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: the error signal is summed over a discrete time interval and accumulated by the controller
Q.
Which of the following editor(s) is(are) incorporated into general CAD system?
All of the above
Line Editor
Point Editor
None of the above
Macro and symbol Editor
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
A solenoid:
is widely used in industrial automation
is spring operated
None of the above
is related to an aneroid
can be used only in de circuits
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: is widely used in industrial automation
Q.
Using a microcomputer as a controller allows:
simpler mechanical hardware
None of the above
All of the above
more self diagnostics of the machine operation
faster cycle time
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Programming languages currently available for robots:
require training
None of the above
All of the above
may be point-to-point languages
may allow primitive motion
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Which of the following represents a conditional branching instruction?
None of the above
JMP MOTOR
GOTO 50
BGT LOOPS
X = 5 + Y
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: BGT LOOPS
Q.
The two types of relays in a PC are:
a retentive relay and a non-retentive relay
an output relay and a control relay
All of the above
a control relay and a retentive relay
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: an output relay and a control relay
Q.
A stepping motor;
has a speed proportional to voltage input
can index positional movement.
has a commutator
None of the above
is a good choice where continuous rotation is needed
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: can index positional movement.
Q.
Automation normally means:
a net increase in jobs.
a net loss of jobs.
All of the above
None of the above
no change in jobs.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a net increase in jobs.
Q.
The physical arrangement of equipment in a network is called:
logic
queuing
None of the above
pairing
topology
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: topology
Q.
When was the first successful industrial robot installed in the General Motors Plant in USA?
1960
None of the above
1967
1963
1961
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: 1961
Q.
Many things can be done to minimize downtime loss. Identify two of them.
establish a user forum program
both b and c
provide an extra workstation
stock critical spare parts
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: both b and c
Q.
The electronic component that has been the key to recent developments in automation is the:
integrated circuit
improved vacuum tube
diode
None of the above
transistor
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: integrated circuit
Q.
Two of the major processing languages are PROLOG and:
Pascal
LISP
None of the above
COBOL
BASIC
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: LISP
Q.
Which type of digitizer measures a wave traveling at the speed of sound?
Caparitive
Sonic
Electrostatic
None of the above
Digitizing sr amer
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Sonic
Q.
The three different types of pen plotter technology are flatbed, drum, and:
impact
pinch roller
thermal
None of the above
electrostatic
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: pinch roller
Q.
An operating system:
All of the above
provides ability for other programmers to understand the software structure
can help reduce software development time
is useless in most control applications
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: can help reduce software development time
Q.
Stepping motors:
All of the above
can run at varying speeds
can run both clockwise and counterclockwise
do not require commutators
can be built to index different amounts by changing the pole configuration
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Who made the statement "if a robot can do a job, a person should not be doing it"?
Prof. F. A. Fisher of Britain
None ,of the above
John Smith, USA
Ron Albo of Shugart Associates, California
Prof. Meredith Turing, London University
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Ron Albo of Shugart Associates, California
Q.
The axis of movement of a robot may include:
elbow rotation
None of the above
X-Y coordinate motion
Wrist rotation
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Which of the following is often used as an alternative to the light pen or in association with storage tube displays?
Tablet
Track ball
Digitiser
None of the above
Mouse
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Tablet
Q.
The first industrial robot for commercial uses was installed in a Japanese plant at Toyota Automatic Loom Company, the parent company of the Toyota Automobile Group. When did this robot go into operation?
Nov-66
Dec-67
Jun-65
None of the above
Apr-70
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Dec-67
Q.
Which of the following symbol modes are used to input of graphics to General CAD system?
None of the above
Live and Rectangle mode
Dimension and Alphanumeric mode
All of the above
Arc and Circle mode
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
The rate at which scanning is repeated is called the:
bandwidth
None of the above
resolution
refresh rate
stroke rate
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: refresh rate
Q.
A way to transfer programs to a central system is:
to develop the program on the actual system only
None of the above
by setting bit switches on the central CPU
to copy the program into PROMs and install the PROMs in the system
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: to copy the program into PROMs and install the PROMs in the system
Q.
The "end-effector" of a robot:
may have a gripping action
can be an actual tool
None of the above
is the robot "hand"
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
The difference between a high-technology and a medium-technology robot is the:
range of motion of the robot
None of the above
speed of movement
accuracy of the robot
complexity of the task it can perform.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: complexity of the task it can perform.
Q.
What Is a process variable?
A controlled variable
All of the above
A manipulated variable
A process parameter that changes value
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
A continuous process is:
used only for simple tasks
one that never shuts down
None of the above
used only with analog controllers.
self-contained in that raw materials enter the process and an identifiable products exits the process.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: self-contained in that raw materials enter the process and an identifiable products exits the process.
Q.
An operational amplifier:
can be used to sum two or more signals
All of the above
None of the above
can be used to subtract two or more signals
uses the principle of feedback
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
The computer graphics system called SKETCHPAD was demonstrated at
Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1963
None of the above
Imperial college of Science and Technology, London, 1973
Cranfield Institute of Technology, London, 1962
University of Aston, Birmingham, 1960
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1963
Q.
The new industrial revolution has been caused by:
demand for higher wages
None of the above
advances in electronics
social unrest
the Vietnam War
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: advances in electronics
Q.
In the instruction, 500 SUBA # 50 the command field is:
500
# 50000
(b) and (c)
None of the above
SUBA
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: SUBA
Q.
The APT (automatically progra-mmed tools) language is used with:
programmable controllers
numerical controlled machines.
None of the above
large automation systems
drafting systems
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: numerical controlled machines.
Q.
A proportional plus integral contro-ller can:
can compensate for lag
both (b) and (c)
None of the above
can increase the system type
has no transient response
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: both (b) and (c)
Q.
For a type 1 system, the steady-state:
None of the above
(a) and (c)
error for a step input is always zero
error for a velocity input is always zero
input for acceleration input is always non-zero
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: (a) and (c)
Q.
Which of the methods below can be used to tell a robot what it is to do?
(a) and (c)
Set mechanical stops
None of the above
Walk-through
Software program
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: (a) and (c)
Q.
Semiconductor devices:
None of the above
usually have a very short MTBF (mean time between failure)
All of the above
have a very short infant mortality period
are less reliable than electro
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: have a very short infant mortality period
Q.
What prevents a robotic instrument from running into other objects?
sensory devices
negative image
None of the above
functional manipulators
memory
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: sensory devices
Q.
Which of the following devices would be classified as a robot by the Robot Institute of America?
Artificial hand
Pick-and-place manipulator
None of the above
All of the above
Automobile
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Pick-and-place manipulator
Q.
In general, American buyers will purchase goods:
(a) and (c)
None of the above
without regard to country of manufacturer.
that offer the best quality for the least money.
that are made in America, even at higher costs.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: (a) and (c)
Q.
The ideal solution is to have a system coordinator who will interface with the engineering and manufacturing managers, as well as the:
MIS manager
None of the above
marketing manager
president
finance manager
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: MIS manager
Q.
Most industrial control applications:
can be done more reliably using solid-state methods
can be solved using more than one method of control
must have the process specified correctly to be successful
None of the above
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
In raster-scan colour monitors, colour can be intensified by:
grouping the phosphor dots in a circular pattern
using an in-line gun arrangement with a solid metal mesh
having each electron gun controlled by separate signal
having each electron gun controlled by a composite signal
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: having each electron gun controlled by separate signal
Q.
Compared to humans, machines:
(a) and (c)
can work in harsher environments
None of the above
make fewer errors
can make more complex decisions based on unexpected circumstances
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: (a) and (c)
Q.
A microprocessor:
(a) and (c)
executes a program of instructions
is a CPU in integrated circuit form
is another name for a computer
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: (a) and (c)
Q.
Several objectives are required to achieve a successful data base management program. These are availability of data, quality of data, and
transmission of data
up-to-date data
desirability of data
compatibility of data
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: up-to-date data
Q.
When one must sell a project to management, the most important document he or she can produce is a:
None of the above
summary of the problem
procedure for purchase
project evaluation
method for financing the project
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: project evaluation
Q.
FORTRAN is:
a medium-level language
machine dependent
All of the above
a mathematically oriented language
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a mathematically oriented language
Q.
When of the following produces the best quality graphics reproduction?
Plotters
None of the above
Laser printers
Dot metric printers
Ink jet printers
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Plotters
Q.
What kind of capability is required if one plans to interface with a plotter or printer?
A graphics board
A co-processor
A graphics cable
None of the above
RGB monitor
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: A graphics board
Q.
Actuators are used to:
make a mechanical movement
All of the above
sense an object
activate a chemical
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: make a mechanical movement
Q.
An aneroid barometer
None of the above
can be used to measure gas or liquid flow rates
can measure only atmospheric pressure
measures pressure by sensing deflection of an evacuated chambers.
is very unreliable
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: measures pressure by sensing deflection of an evacuated chambers.
Q.
Use of modern control technology in automation systems:
None of the above
increases yield
All of the above
reduces costs
improves reliability
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Computer-based controllers:
should be built in a modular fashion wherever possible
(a) and (c) above
are very difficult to change
are very flexible
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: (a) and (c) above
Q.
The hardware device Jhat acts as both a switching and connecting unit is called a(n):
communications processor
concentrator
RS-232C port
multiplexer
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: multiplexer
Q.
The workspace required for a robot:
is not dependent on the application.
must be enclosed by a fence
is less than that of a human performing the same task
None of the above
depends upon the robot used
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: depends upon the robot used
Q.
In the operation of a programmable controller:
None of the above
All of the above
all of the logic status is maintained in memory
any latched data must be done using an external latching relay
mathematics cannot be performed
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: all of the logic status is maintained in memory
Q.
Software is:
None of the above
a programming language
a set of instructions
tape input.
printer output
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a set of instructions
Q.
A set of well-defined procedures based on mathematical and geometric formulas for solving a problem in a finite number of steps is called:
a permutation
an algorithm
arithmetic logic
a geometric model
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: an algorithm
Q.
The coordinate system used to describe a workpiece:
changes from part to part
is always two-dimensional
All of the above
None of the above
is defined with respect to a point on the machine
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: is defined with respect to a point on the machine
Q.
Who are called steel collar workers?
Factory workers
Robots
Steel factory workers
None of the above
Office clerks
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Robots
Q.
Which of the following may be classified as an automation system?
automated warehouses
All of the above
numerically controlled machine tools
robotics
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
A microprocessor is:
None of the above
relatively inexpensive
controlled by a program
an integrated circuit
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
A program language:
None of the above
is never machine dependent
All of the above
is always machine dependent
defines the form of the instruction
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: defines the form of the instruction
Q.
Trend analysis:
requires a very expensive system to implement
can improve control system response
is used only in financial planning
is a brand new concept
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: can improve control system response
Q.
The raster CRT eliminates:
has no effect
slow update only
None of the above
flicker only
flicker and slow update
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: flicker and slow update
Q.
The concept of a general CAD system was that it should provide:
None of the above
A system for the operation of applications programming.
A system for handling user actions.
A set of basic system functions and utilities.
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
If the present value in a timer in the TI510 is 8, how many milliseconds is required from the time the timer is started until the output is enabled?
18
149.88
1275.41
None of the above
133.36
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: 133.36
Q.
Which of the following is a graphical input device?
None of the above
mouse
light pen
Track ball
keyboard
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: light pen
Q.
Productivity is defined as:
output per man-hour of labour
None of the above
cost per day
cost per unit
number of items manufactured per day
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: output per man-hour of labour
Q.
The lowest form of computer language is called:
None of the above
BASIC
machine language
FORTRAN
COBOL
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: machine language
Q.
The term used to represent the recycling of unused memory is:
None of the above
memory dump
diagnostic routine
direct memory access
garbage collection
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: garbage collection
Q.
The SKETCHPAD system
is used for interactive Graphics
All of the above
consisted of an cathode-ray oscilloscope driven by a Lincoln Tx2 computer where by graphical information was displayed on the screen.
None of the above
is expensive because it is sophisticated and make demands on the power and resources of the computer.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
In order to combat foreign competition, U.S. companies are:
decreasing the salaries
None of the above
automating
seeking import tariffs
ignoring the situation
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: automating
Q.
A dc servo motor:
uses a tachometer for speed feedback
can provide precise position control
uses a variable dc voltage for speed control
None of the above
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
For a type 0 system, the steady-state:
None of the above
input for acceleration input is always non-zero
error for a step input is always zero
(a) and (c)
error for a velocity input is always zero
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: input for acceleration input is always non-zero
Q.
Speech recognition:
All of the above
will never be used in industrial controls
None of the above
is already widely used in industrial controls
will be used in more applications as the technology matures.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: will be used in more applications as the technology matures.
Q.
What is the difference between integral and derivative control?
integral control has slower response to an error signal.
All of the above
None of the above
derivative control does not eliminate offset error
derivative control responds to a change in the rate of change in the error signal
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Which of the following is a graphical output device?
None of the above
Line Printer
Laser Printer
Dot-matrix Printer
Plotter
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Plotter
Q.
Resolution in a CRT refers to:
the number of pixels in each square centimeter
the number of phosphor dots that react when hit by the electron beam
the number of addressable elements on the tube
the speed at which the monitor can accept data from the computer
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: the number of addressable elements on the tube
Q.
Which of the following devices could be part of a sensor?
clutch.
brake
relay
thermometer
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: thermometer
Q.
A favourable reason for automation is to:
decrease throughput
perform difficult operations
raises assembly cost
increase number of operations
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: perform difficult operations
Q.
Direct Numerical Control means:
None of the above
complete elimination of a need for a human operator.
eliminating computers from the manufacturing process
using one computer to control several machines
using several computers to control one large machine
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: using one computer to control several machines
Q.
One advantage of a PC in industrial control is that it:
is unreliable because there are no moving parts
is very difficult for the inexperienced programmer to understand
All of the above
None of the above
has a reliable long life compared to relay logic
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: has a reliable long life compared to relay logic
Q.
Which of the following is a machine language instruction?
GOTO XOUT
ADD 5
All of the above
10001101
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: 10001101
Q.
A flip-flop:
is a combinational logic device
remembers what was previously stored in it
None of the above
(a) and (c)
is a sequential logic device
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: (a) and (c)
Q.
The general CAD system was development by considering a wide range of possible uses of such a system.
All of the above
Animation and graphic design
Mechanical engineering design
Structural engineering design and Electronic circuit design
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
There are several procedures you can implement to provide maximum security. The most important of these is:
do not leave training manuals unsecured
None of the above
Verify the reputation of the people installing your system
do not allow unbonded service people to work on your equipment
run regular simulated tests using TARP (testing of Applications Recovery Planes)
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: run regular simulated tests using TARP (testing of Applications Recovery Planes)
Q.
Which method is frequently used, especially in the early stages of design?
None of the above
The iterative design method
All of the above
The design selection method
The direct method
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: The iterative design method
Q.
The greatest change as a result of CAD/CAM is taking place in which industry?
Aerospace
Electronics
None of the above
Cartography
Medical
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Electronics
Q.
The main function(s) of computer in CAD is/are
None of the above
To serve as an extension to the memory of the designer
To relieve the designer from routine repetitious tasks.
To enhance the analytical and logical power of the designer
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
A common data base is one requisite for converting CAD and CAM to CIM. Another is that:
the user must have access to both hardware and software
None of the above
the system must make provision for new techniques.
there should be a common 3-D part description system.
technical assistance must be provided to the user.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: there should be a common 3-D part description system.
Q.
Light sensors:
never use infrared light as light source
None of the above
work in direct sunlight
cannot be used a s limit switches.
come in a wide variety of mounting styles
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: come in a wide variety of mounting styles
Q.
A drum timer is a good example of:
a position sensor
an output actuator
a sequence controller
None of the above
an input sensor
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a sequence controller
Q.
Straight-line operations:
All of the above
None of the above
can include diagonal cuts if they aren't curved
must be parallel to one of the axes of the coordinate system
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
Q.
Localizing an object in an image and selectively analyzing the object in a series of redundant layers is referred to as the:
Gaussian pyramid
pyramid
Turing test
None of the above
Maxwell pyramid
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Gaussian pyramid
Q.
A common way to take x, y coordinates off a drawing is to use a
None of the above
digitiser
light pen
Tablet
Direct view storage tube (DVST)
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: digitiser
Q.
Operator interaction directly with the CRT is accomplished via:
a stylus
a digitizing tablet
a touch terminal
None of the above
vector scanning
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a touch terminal
Q.
Which part of the system allows the user to interact with the compiler? (a) Memory
Translator
None of the above
None of the above
Communications processor
Interpreter
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: None of the above
Q.
A discrete parts process is:
normally a repetitive series of operations
often encountered in manufacturing
(b) and (c)
None of the above
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
Q.
Which document sums up the general provisions of purchase, terms and agreement, warranties, and maintenance?
None of the above
The purchasing report
The project evaluation
The financial report.
The contract
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: The contract
Q.
The chosen language for the Japanese Fifth-Generation Compu-ter Project is:
None of the above
COBOL
LISP
FORTRAN
PROLOG
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: PROLOG
Q.
Which technique enables the designer to mold and shape, rather than construct on object using a series of lines?
None of the above
FEM (Finite Element Modeling)
Wire-frame modeling
Surface modeling
Solid modeling
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Solid modeling
Q.
The parallel register:
can store a multiple bit binary number
is erased after a word is read fromit
None of the above
uses R-S flip-flops
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: can store a multiple bit binary number
Q.
The refresh-vector CRT uses which of the following techniques?
Makes changes on the image by increasing the anode voltage.
Creates images on the screen by scanning straight-line vectors between selected points.
None of the above
Uses an electron gun to continuously flood the surface of the tube.
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.
Q.
Which method uses the design analysis as a method for effecting the design?
The iterative design method
All of the above
The direct method
None of the above
The design selection method
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: The direct method
Q.
Digital signals:
None of the above
have a sinusoidal shape.
can have three possible levels
are assigned values of 1 or 0 depending on the voltage level
have a frequency measured in units of hertz
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: are assigned values of 1 or 0 depending on the voltage level
Q.
The name given to the test that determines whether a machine can think is the:
None of the above
Boolean test
Gaussian test
McCarthy test
Turing test
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Turing test
Q.
A display of a volume model that shows all of its edges is called a:
surface model
None of the above
solid model
3-D model
wire-frame
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: wire-frame
Q.
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?
33
None of the above
18
15
10
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: 10
Q.
One of the following is not considered a method of input control in a CAD system.
None of the above
Plotter
Joystick
Programmable function box
Touch terminal
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Plotter
Q.
Plotter accuracy is measured in terms of repeatability and:
vertical dimension
intelligence
buffer size
resolution
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: resolution
Q.
If the transient response of a system is overdamped:
All of the above
the value of the output never stabilizes.
the value of the output never exceeds the value of the input during the transient period.
None of the above
the value of the output exceeds the value of the input at times during the transient period.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: the value of the output never exceeds the value of the input during the transient period.
Q.
The program execution time:
must be slower than the fastest mechanical operation that is to be controlled
will vary depending on the language used
cannot be changed once the program is written
All of the above
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: will vary depending on the language used
Q.
A programmable controller:
None of the above
All of the above
allows faster machine checkout
both (a) and (b)
is easier to troubleshoot than standard relay logic
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: both (a) and (b)
Q.
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?
Kenji Urada
M. Shubhagya
Harun Shimada
None of the above
K. Miceni
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Kenji Urada
Q.
A thermistor:
None of the above
has a voltage output
All of the above
is a pressure sensing device
measures temperature
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: measures temperature
Q.
A typical NC system has which of the following components?
All of the above
Tape input
Controller
None of the above
Machine tool
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Timing using a TM990 micro-computer:
both (b) and (c)
require an external timer added by the user
None of the above.
can be handled in software
is available on the standard CPU board
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: both (b) and (c)
Q.
If the period of a sine wave is 0.001 second, the frequency of the sine wave is:
1,000 Hz
None of the above
10,000 Hz
10 Hz
0.001 Hz
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: 1,000 Hz
Q.
VLSI (very large scale integrated circuits) logic:
means more costly electronic products in the future
will result in lower cost, higher capability electronic equipment
will not be available in this decade
None of the above
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: will result in lower cost, higher capability electronic equipment
Q.
A semi-continuous operation means:
the operation is continuous each shift, but stops between shifts
a computer is a required part of the machine
each operation in a sequence is continuous, but subsequent operations in the sequence may be different.
coffee breaks are allowed for the operator
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: each operation in a sequence is continuous, but subsequent operations in the sequence may be different.
Q.
Time proportioning control:
a and b above.
is less efficient than normal PID control
cannot use a TM990 micro
None of the above
can be used on a PM550 programmable process controller
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: can be used on a PM550 programmable process controller
Q.
A process controller:
None of the above
is useful in a continuous process control application
All of the above
can solve a PID process control equation easily
can interface to digital and analog I/O
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Which of the following is not critical in PC CAD software?
Drawing/editing
None of the above
Layering
Damping
Crosshatching
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Damping
Q.
An up/down counter used in a TI510PC has three inputs. Which of the following is not one of them?
None of the above
Count up
Reset.
Count out
Count down
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Count out
Q.
The "walk-through" method of programming a robot involves:
All of the above.
None of the above
moving the robot from one location to another
walking through your suggested procedure with your supervisor prior to programming
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
Q.
Group technology brings together and organizes:
documentation and analysis
None of the above
common parts, problems, and tasks
automation and tool production
parts and simulation analysis
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: common parts, problems, and tasks
Q.
Robots can increase productivity because:
they do not take a vacation
production quality is uniform
None of the above
they do not get tired
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
In the PROLOG language system, facts are manipulated by:
None of the above
algorithms
memory
simulations
rules
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: rules
Q.
The general type of process found in industry is:
batch
None of the above
All of the above
continuous
discrete parts
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Three different aspects of colour are used to define specific colours. They are hue, saturation, and:
gray scale
metamer
shading
value
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: value
Q.
For a type 2 system, the steady-state:
error for a step input is always zero
error for a velocity input is always zero
None of the above
input for acceleration input is always non-zero
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
In pen plotters, "resolution" refers to the shortest possible line, but in electrostatic plotters it refers to:
the number of dots per inch
None of the above
how accurately the plotter returns to a specific point
dual-axis tracking
the speed per inch
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: the number of dots per inch
Q.
Most continuous control actuators:
use a 4 to 20 mA current loop input
are of the time proportioning type
are used with standard continuous control loop
(b) and (c) above
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: (b) and (c) above
Q.
CAD/CAM is the inter-relationship between:
manufacturing and marketing
marketing and design
engineering and manufacturing
None of the above
engineering and marketing
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: engineering and manufacturing
Q.
Relay ladder logic is used in a PC because:
it is impossible to write a control program for a machine in any other logic
it is the best industrial control language ever developed.
most industrial control personnel are familiar with relay ladder logic diagrams and this is the easiest for them to use
None of the above
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
Q.
The program counter:
is where arithmetic is done in a computer.
counts the number of instructions that have been executed
contains the address of the next instruction to be executed
decides which program to run
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: contains the address of the next instruction to be executed
Q.
Today's engineers feel that the ultimate solution to the CAD/CAM problem will be
turnkey systems
development of a more efficient display controller
None of the above
the microprocessor
Animation
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: the microprocessor
Q.
The reliability life cycle of a product:
None of the above
stays constant with environmental conditions
All of the above
has three distinct rates of failure
cannot be predicted
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: has three distinct rates of failure
Q.
The method of solid modeling that defines the topology of faces, edges, and vertics, as well as data that defines the surface in which each face lies is called:
layering
constructive solid geometry
isometric
boundary representation
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: boundary representation
Q.
Which device does the general population associate most with automation?
Computer graphics workstation
Flexible manufacturing
Robots
Numerical control machine
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Robots
Q.
Which industry is the leading user of robots?
Shipping industry
Chemical industry
Electronic industry
Automobile industry
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Automobile industry
Q.
Which of the following method is used the results of a design analysis as a base for redesign decisions?
The direct method
None of the above
The design selection method
The iterative design method
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: The iterative design method
Q.
Which of the following are kinds of instructions?
Input
All of the above
Conditional branching
None of the above
Arithmetic
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
A sequence controller:
None of the above
is difficult to program
is no longer in widespread use
is a mechanical only controller
performs on/off control functions in relation to time.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: performs on/off control functions in relation to time.
Q.
What is required to enable the PC to emulate a graphics terminal?
None of the above
Software
A color monitor
A laser printer
A graphics board
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Software
Q.
Which CAD display configurability allows work without any host support?
None of the above
Highly intelligent
One with no secondary storage capacity.
Low intelligence
Medium intelligence
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Highly intelligent
Q.
The formula for memory capacity is:
MC = N/2
MC = N squared.
MC -2 to the Nth power
MC = 2/N
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: MC -2 to the Nth power
Q.
The accuracy of a pick-and-place robot can be as good as:
None of the above
+ 0.05 inches
+ 0.0005 inches
0.008 inches
3%
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: + 0.0005 inches
Q.
A disadvantage of Numerical Control (NC) is:
one operator is needed for each machine.
the machine tool can easily overheat
None of the above
the computer is not reliable
the tape and tape reader are not reliable
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: the tape and tape reader are not reliable
Q.
Four basic elements are required for an automated machine tool or production process. They are: input interface, memory, output interface and:
logic
NC tape programming
computer graphics workstation
software
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: logic
Q.
Digitizers can be converted from "dumb" to "smart" through the addition of:
a scanner
a microprocessor
None of the above
an electromagnetic coupling
keyboard
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a microprocessor