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