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Automation System MCQS Questions
Q.
What key hardware item ties a CAD/ CAM system together?
None of the above
Plotter
Digitizer
Graphics workstation
Mouse
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Graphics workstation
Q.
The steady-state error is:
decreased by increasing gain.
a function of the transient response
None of the above
zero for all inputs to type 1 systems
independent of the type of input
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: decreased by increasing gain.
Q.
A pick-and-place manipulator is:
an intelligent robot
None of the above
primarily used for large parts handling
capable of point-to-point operation
the most flexible of all robots
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: capable of point-to-point operation
Q.
Numerical control:
applies only to milling machines
All 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
None 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
provides limited growth potentials for 3-D
reduces the host computer workload
reduces the host computer workload and allows more users
None of the above
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:
None of the above
keyboard
mouse
CRT
digitizer
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
None of the above
Documentation and geometric modeling
Drafting and documentation
Testing and analysis
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing
Q.
The robot:
is very primitive at the present
None of the above
All of the above
will be more useful when robot vision is improved significantly
represents the most powerful new industrial automation tool currently on the horizon
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?
Raster scan CRT
Stroke CRT
Direct view storage tube
Refresh-vector 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:
None of the above
response time
scanning
bandwidth
interlacing
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: bandwidth
Q.
Flexible manufacturing allows for:
None of the above
factory management
tool design and tool production
automated design
quick and inexpensive product changes
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: quick and inexpensive product changes
Q.
If the transient response is under damped:
None of the above
steady-state will be reached faster than if the system is overdamped
the value of the output will exceed the value of the input at times during the transient period
the present overshoot is zero
both a and b
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: both a and b
Q.
Which item best describes a CAM technology?
Numerical control
Drafting
Geometric modeling
Documentation
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Numerical control
Q.
One of the major benefits of using CAD in tool design is that:
tool motions can be checked to see if there is interference between the tool and the object
it simplifies the trial-and-error method
product design represents approximately one-half the engineering costs
there is better coordination in the materials-handling area
None of the above
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 plane
None of the above
a view point
a window
a conic section
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a window
Q.
Today, programmable controllers:
None of the above
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
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
Drum
None of the above
Flatbed
Pinch roller
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Drum
Q.
What is the process lag?
The time it takes for the mass of the process to respond to an input change.
All of the above
The lag in the error signal when the setpoint is changed.
None of the above
The time it takes for the sensor to respond to a 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
On-line processing
Batch mode processing
Intelligent terminal Processing
None of the above
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 integral
Three mode
Proportional plus derivative
None of the above
Proportional
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Three mode
Q.
Over the last ten years, productivity has risen most rapidly in:
United States
France
Italy
None of the above
Japan
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Japan
Q.
Which part of the system performs the "housekeeping" chores?
None of the above
interpreter
compiler
translator
operating system
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: operating system
Q.
Most current PC CAD systems are used for producing:
finite element analysis
circuit simulation
solids modeling
None of the above
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
A converter
An EPROM
None of the above
A buffer
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: A co-processor
Q.
Programmable controllers:
are widely used in many different industries
None of the above
cannot perform functions other than relay logic
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 type of data you will input
None of the above
The application for which it will be used
The hardware you currently own
The cost
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
All of the above
None 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
Batch mode processing
None of the above
Intelligent terminal Processing
On-line processing
Remote-terminal processing
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Intelligent terminal Processing
Q.
Vision sensors:
will remain very costly
None of the above
can not improve much in the next decade
All 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
use the piezoresistive effect in strain gauge sensors
All of the above
use an aneroid chamber with a variable resistance output
use capacitive variations to sense pressure
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
a processor
a set of functions
None of the above
random-access storage
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
designed for communications
concerned with production and control of tool design
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?
Firmware
Software
Driver
Hardware
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Driver
Q.
The main activity(ies) of Designer in CAD is/are:
None of the above
Organisation of design information
Application of creativity, ingenuity, and experience.
Control of the design process in information distribution.
All of the above
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
All of the above
will have more standard industrial application software available in the future.
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:
reliability
availability
None of the above
transmission
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
integration
networking
registration
standardization
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: standardization
Q.
The Ziegler-Nichols method:
a and b above
is a method of control
None of the above
can be used to determine gain factors of a PI loop
is a graphical solution method
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a and b above
Q.
The two major categories of software are: application software and
system software
high-level languages
None of the above
UNIX software
CAD software
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: system software
Q.
High-level languages:
cannot be used with automatic systems.
are very difficult to use
require knowledge of the computer design
are "procedure-oriented"
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: are "procedure-oriented"
Q.
A Hall effect switch is usually used to:
measure voltage
measure temperature
sense the presence of a magnetic object.
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:
None of the above
microcomputer
mechanical unit (arm)
coaxial cable
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:
an interpreter
an editor
None of the above
a communications processor
a compiler
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a communications processor
Q.
What two methods are available to build electronic continuous control?
All of the above
None of the above
Analog and mechanical
Analog and digital
Pneumatic and analog
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Analog and digital
Q.
A servo controlled robot:
stop only at fixed points on each axis
must be electrically driven
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?
None of the above
All of the above
FORTRAN
Machine language
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
2-D modeling
surface modeling
3-D modeling
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
are easily developed
None of the above
will be much smarter and more sophisticated in the future
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
None of the above
a current
a voltage
a resistance
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a voltage
Q.
CAE and CAM are linked through:
None of the above
assembly automation and tool production.
NC tape programming and automated design
a common data base and communications system
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:
All of the above.
an automated assembly line
expensive to alter
very difficult to change when new products are introduced
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: an automated assembly line
Q.
A venturi tube:
None of the above
is extremely difficult to use
measures the presence of a liquid
is made only of metal
can be used to measure gas or liquid flow rates
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:
workstations
streaming
None of the above
networking
turnkey systems
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: networking
Q.
An assembly language instruction:
is written in ones and zeros
does not require knowledge of the computer design
All of the above
corresponds to one computer operation
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: corresponds to one computer operation
Q.
Historically, central systems were used because:
semiconductor memory was not available
memory consumed a large amount of power
memory was very expensive
None of the above
All of the above
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:
I/O address bus
None of the above
output data bus
memory data bus
input data 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
RGB monitor
None of the above
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
robots
computers
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: computers
Q.
Which of the following elements can be used with a TI510 FC?
Metronome
Cymbal timer
Flashing light
Drum timer
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Drum timer
Q.
An encoder:
converts a binary number to a decimal number.
is used to send telegraph signals
converts an input to a binary number
None of the above
can have only four keys
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?
All of the above
the digital controller cannot handle integral mode
the error is divided into discrete amounts
None of the above
the error signal is summed over a discrete time interval and accumulated by the controller
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
Macro and symbol Editor
All of the above
None of the above
Point Editor
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
A solenoid:
can be used only in de circuits
is spring operated
None of the above
is widely used in industrial automation
is related to an aneroid
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
faster cycle time
more self diagnostics of the machine operation
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Programming languages currently available for robots:
None of the above
may allow primitive motion
require training
All of the above
may be point-to-point languages
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
X = 5 + Y
JMP MOTOR
BGT LOOPS
GOTO 50
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
a control relay and a retentive relay
an output relay and a control relay
None of the above
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: an output relay and a control relay
Q.
A stepping motor;
is a good choice where continuous rotation is needed
has a speed proportional to voltage input
None of the above
can index positional movement.
has a commutator
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: can index positional movement.
Q.
Automation normally means:
None of the above
no change in jobs.
All of the above
a net increase in jobs.
a net loss of 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:
pairing
topology
logic
queuing
None of the above
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?
None of the above
1961
1960
1963
1967
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
establish a user forum program
None of the above
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:
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:
LISP
None of the above
COBOL
Pascal
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
None of the above
Digitizing sr amer
Electrostatic
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Sonic
Q.
The three different types of pen plotter technology are flatbed, drum, and:
impact
None of the above
pinch roller
electrostatic
thermal
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: pinch roller
Q.
An operating system:
is useless in most control applications
None of the above
provides ability for other programmers to understand the software structure
can help reduce software development time
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: can help reduce software development time
Q.
Stepping motors:
can be built to index different amounts by changing the pole configuration
can run at varying speeds
can run both clockwise and counterclockwise
All of the above
do not require commutators
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"?
Ron Albo of Shugart Associates, California
Prof. F. A. Fisher of Britain
None ,of the above
John Smith, USA
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:
None of the above
elbow rotation
X-Y coordinate motion
All of the above
Wrist rotation
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
Track ball
None of the above
Digitiser
Tablet
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?
Dec-67
None of the above
Nov-66
Apr-70
Jun-65
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
None of the above
All of the above
Live and Rectangle mode
Dimension and Alphanumeric mode
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
The rate at which scanning is repeated is called the:
None of the above
refresh rate
stroke rate
bandwidth
resolution
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: refresh rate
Q.
A way to transfer programs to a central system is:
None of the above
by setting bit switches on the central CPU
All of the above
to copy the program into PROMs and install the PROMs in the system
to develop the program on the actual system only
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
All of the above
is the robot "hand"
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:
range of motion of the robot
speed of movement
None of the above
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 manipulated variable
None of the above
A controlled variable
A process parameter that changes value
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
A continuous process is:
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.
one that never shuts down
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 sum two or more signals
uses the principle of feedback
All of the above
None of the above
can be used to subtract two or more signals
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
The computer graphics system called SKETCHPAD was demonstrated at
Imperial college of Science and Technology, London, 1973
None of the above
Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1963
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:
social unrest
demand for higher wages
None of the above
advances in electronics
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:
None of the above
SUBA
500
(b) and (c)
# 50000
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: SUBA
Q.
The APT (automatically progra-mmed tools) language is used with:
numerical controlled machines.
programmable controllers
None of the above
drafting systems
large automation systems
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: numerical controlled machines.
Q.
A proportional plus integral contro-ller can:
has no transient response
both (b) and (c)
can increase the system type
can compensate for lag
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:
input for acceleration input is always non-zero
error for a velocity input is always zero
None of the above
error for a step input is always zero
(a) and (c)
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?
None of the above
Set mechanical stops
Software program
Walk-through
(a) and (c)
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: (a) and (c)
Q.
Semiconductor devices:
are less reliable than electro
have a very short infant mortality period
None of the above
All of the above
usually have a very short MTBF (mean time between failure)
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?
functional manipulators
None of the above
sensory devices
negative image
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?
Automobile
Pick-and-place manipulator
All of the above
Artificial hand
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Pick-and-place manipulator
Q.
In general, American buyers will purchase goods:
None of the above
(a) and (c)
that offer the best quality for the least money.
that are made in America, even at higher costs.
without regard to country of manufacturer.
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:
finance manager
marketing manager
president
MIS manager
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: MIS manager
Q.
Most industrial control applications:
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
can be done more reliably using solid-state methods
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
In raster-scan colour monitors, colour can be intensified by:
having each electron gun controlled by a composite signal
grouping the phosphor dots in a circular pattern
None of the above
using an in-line gun arrangement with a solid metal mesh
having each electron gun controlled by separate signal
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
can make more complex decisions based on unexpected circumstances
None of the above
make fewer errors
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: (a) and (c)
Q.
A microprocessor:
(a) and (c)
None of the above
executes a program of instructions
is another name for a computer
is a CPU in integrated circuit form
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
None of the above
up-to-date data
desirability of data
compatibility 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:
procedure for purchase
project evaluation
method for financing the project
None of the above
summary of the problem
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: project evaluation
Q.
FORTRAN is:
a mathematically oriented language
a medium-level language
machine dependent
None of the above
All 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?
Ink jet printers
Laser printers
Dot metric printers
Plotters
None of the above
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 cable
RGB monitor
A co-processor
None of the above
A graphics board
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: A graphics board
Q.
Actuators are used to:
None of the above
All of the above
make a mechanical movement
sense an object
activate a chemical
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: make a mechanical movement
Q.
An aneroid barometer
is very unreliable
measures pressure by sensing deflection of an evacuated chambers.
None of the above
can be used to measure gas or liquid flow rates
can measure only atmospheric pressure
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:
increases yield
improves reliability
None of the above
All of the above
reduces costs
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
None of the above
are very flexible
(a) and (c) above
are very difficult to change
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):
None of the above
RS-232C port
concentrator
multiplexer
communications processor
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: multiplexer
Q.
The workspace required for a robot:
None of the above
is not dependent on the application.
must be enclosed by a fence
is less than that of a human performing the same task
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:
any latched data must be done using an external latching relay
mathematics cannot be performed
None of the above
all of the logic status is maintained in memory
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: all of the logic status is maintained in memory
Q.
Software is:
printer output
a set of instructions
a programming language
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:
arithmetic logic
an algorithm
a permutation
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:
None of the above
is defined with respect to a point on the machine
All of the above
is always two-dimensional
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?
None of the above
Robots
Factory workers
Office clerks
Steel factory workers
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Robots
Q.
Which of the following may be classified as an automation system?
None of the above
automated warehouses
robotics
numerically controlled machine tools
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
A microprocessor is:
All of the above
an integrated circuit
relatively inexpensive
None of the above
controlled by a program
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
A program language:
All of the above
defines the form of the instruction
None 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 used only in financial planning
can improve control system response
requires a very expensive system to implement
None of the above
is a brand new concept
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: can improve control system response
Q.
The raster CRT eliminates:
None of the above
flicker and slow update
slow update only
flicker only
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 system for handling user actions.
A set of basic system functions and utilities.
A system for the operation of applications programming.
All of the above
None 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
1275.41
133.36
None of the above
149.88
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: 133.36
Q.
Which of the following is a graphical input device?
keyboard
light pen
Track ball
None of the above
mouse
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: light pen
Q.
Productivity is defined as:
cost per day
number of items manufactured per day
cost per unit
output per man-hour of labour
None of the above
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
machine language
BASIC
FORTRAN
COBOL
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: machine language
Q.
The term used to represent the recycling of unused memory is:
direct memory access
None of the above
garbage collection
diagnostic routine
memory dump
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: garbage collection
Q.
The SKETCHPAD system
is expensive because it is sophisticated and make demands on the power and resources of the computer.
consisted of an cathode-ray oscilloscope driven by a Lincoln Tx2 computer where by graphical information was displayed on the screen.
All of the above
is used for interactive Graphics
None 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:
automating
decreasing the salaries
None of the above
ignoring the situation
seeking import tariffs
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: automating
Q.
A dc servo motor:
uses a tachometer for speed feedback
uses a variable dc voltage for speed control
None of the above
All of the above
can provide precise position control
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
For a type 0 system, the steady-state:
error for a velocity input is always zero
error for a step input is always zero
None of the above
input for acceleration input is always non-zero
(a) and (c)
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: input for acceleration input is always non-zero
Q.
Speech recognition:
is already widely used in industrial controls
will be used in more applications as the technology matures.
None of the above
will never be used in industrial controls
All of the above
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?
derivative control responds to a change in the rate of change in the error signal
All of the above
integral control has slower response to an error signal.
None of the above
derivative control does not eliminate offset error
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
Laser Printer
Dot-matrix Printer
Plotter
Line Printer
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 addressable elements on the tube
the number of phosphor dots that react when hit by the electron beam
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.
thermometer
None of the above
relay
brake
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: thermometer
Q.
A favourable reason for automation is to:
None of the above
increase number of operations
perform difficult operations
decrease throughput
raises assembly cost
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: perform difficult operations
Q.
Direct Numerical Control means:
using several computers to control one large machine
using one computer to control several machines
eliminating computers from the manufacturing process
complete elimination of a need for a human operator.
None of the above
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 very difficult for the inexperienced programmer to understand
All of the above
has a reliable long life compared to relay logic
is unreliable because there are no moving parts
None of the above
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?
ADD 5
None of the above
GOTO XOUT
10001101
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: 10001101
Q.
A flip-flop:
None of the above
is a sequential logic device
(a) and (c)
remembers what was previously stored in it
is a combinational 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
Mechanical engineering design
None of the above
Animation and graphic design
Structural engineering design and Electronic circuit design
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:
run regular simulated tests using TARP (testing of Applications Recovery Planes)
do not allow unbonded service people to work on your equipment
Verify the reputation of the people installing your system
None of the above
do not leave training manuals unsecured
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
The design selection method
All of the above
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?
Electronics
Cartography
Aerospace
Medical
None of the above
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 relieve the designer from routine repetitious tasks.
To serve as an extension to the memory of the designer
All of the above
To enhance the analytical and logical power 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:
technical assistance must be provided to the user.
None of the above
there should be a common 3-D part description system.
the user must have access to both hardware and software
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:
work in direct sunlight
cannot be used a s limit switches.
None of the above
come in a wide variety of mounting styles
never use infrared light as light source
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:
None of the above
a sequence controller
a position sensor
an input sensor
an output actuator
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a sequence controller
Q.
Straight-line operations:
must be limited to two per workpiece
None of the above
All of the above
can include diagonal cuts if they aren't curved
must be parallel to one of the axes of the coordinate system
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:
None of the above
pyramid
Maxwell pyramid
Gaussian pyramid
Turing test
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
digitiser
Tablet
None of the above
Direct view storage tube (DVST)
light pen
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: digitiser
Q.
Operator interaction directly with the CRT is accomplished via:
a touch terminal
None of the above
a digitizing tablet
vector scanning
a stylus
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
Interpreter
None of the above
Communications processor
None of the above
Translator
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: None of the above
Q.
A discrete parts process is:
None of the above
often encountered in manufacturing
the same as a continuous process except a different controller must be used
(b) and (c)
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 contract
The project evaluation
The purchasing report
The financial report.
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: The contract
Q.
The chosen language for the Japanese Fifth-Generation Compu-ter Project is:
FORTRAN
LISP
COBOL
None of the above
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?
Wire-frame modeling
Solid modeling
Surface modeling
FEM (Finite Element Modeling)
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Solid modeling
Q.
The parallel register:
is erased after a word is read fromit
All of the above
uses R-S flip-flops
None of the above
can store a multiple bit binary number
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?
The beam constantly travels across the screen to turn on/off a series of pixels.
Uses an electron gun to continuously flood the surface of the tube.
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
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?
All of the above
The direct method
None of the above
The design selection method
The iterative design method
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: The direct method
Q.
Digital signals:
are assigned values of 1 or 0 depending on the voltage level
None of the above
can have three possible levels
have a sinusoidal shape.
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:
Gaussian test
McCarthy test
None of the above
Boolean 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
3-D model
None of the above
solid 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
15
10
18
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
Touch terminal
Joystick
Programmable function box
Plotter
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Plotter
Q.
Plotter accuracy is measured in terms of repeatability and:
buffer size
vertical dimension
None of the above
intelligence
resolution
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: resolution
Q.
If the transient response of a system is overdamped:
None of the above
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.
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:
All of the above
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
None 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?
K. Miceni
None of the above
M. Shubhagya
Harun Shimada
Kenji Urada
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Kenji Urada
Q.
A thermistor:
All of the above
is a pressure sensing device
measures temperature
None of the above
has a voltage output
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
None of the above
Machine tool
Tape input
Controller
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Timing using a TM990 micro-computer:
both (b) and (c)
can be handled in software
is available on the standard CPU board
None of the above.
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
0.001 Hz
1,000 Hz
10,000 Hz
10 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
None of the above
will not be available in this decade
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
a computer is a required part of the machine
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
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:
is less efficient than normal PID control
can be used on a PM550 programmable process controller
cannot use a TM990 micro
a and b above.
None of the above
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
All of the above
can interface to digital and analog I/O
is useful in a continuous process control application
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?
Crosshatching
Damping
None of the above
Layering
Drawing/editing
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 down
Count up
Count out
Reset.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Count out
Q.
The "walk-through" method of programming a robot involves:
physically moving the robot through all the motions it is to repeat
All of the above.
None of the above
walking through your suggested procedure with your supervisor prior to programming
moving the robot from one location to another
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:
parts and simulation analysis
documentation and analysis
automation and tool production
common parts, problems, and tasks
None of the above
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
All of the above
they do not get tired
production quality is uniform
None 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
rules
simulations
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: rules
Q.
The general type of process found in industry is:
All of the above
discrete parts
continuous
None of the above
batch
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:
shading
None of the above
value
metamer
gray scale
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: value
Q.
For a type 2 system, the steady-state:
input for acceleration input is always non-zero
All of the above
None of the above
error for a velocity input is always zero
error for a step input is always 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:
None of the above
how accurately the plotter returns to a specific point
the speed per inch
dual-axis tracking
the number of dots 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
(b) and (c) above
are used with standard continuous control loop
None of the above
are of the time proportioning type
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: (b) and (c) above
Q.
CAD/CAM is the inter-relationship between:
marketing and design
engineering and marketing
engineering and manufacturing
manufacturing and marketing
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: engineering and manufacturing
Q.
Relay ladder logic is used in a PC because:
it is the best industrial control language ever developed.
All of the above
None of the above
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
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:
counts the number of instructions that have been executed
contains the address of the next instruction to be executed
is where arithmetic is done in a computer.
None of the above
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
the microprocessor
development of a more efficient display controller
Animation
turnkey systems
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: the microprocessor
Q.
The reliability life cycle of a product:
stays constant with environmental conditions
cannot be predicted
None of the above
All of the above
has three distinct rates of failure
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:
constructive solid geometry
isometric
None of the above
boundary representation
layering
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: boundary representation
Q.
Which device does the general population associate most with automation?
Flexible manufacturing
Numerical control machine
None of the above
Computer graphics workstation
Robots
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Robots
Q.
Which industry is the leading user of robots?
Chemical industry
Electronic industry
Shipping industry
None of the above
Automobile industry
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
The design selection method
All of the above
The iterative design method
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: The iterative design method
Q.
Which of the following are kinds of instructions?
All of the above
None of the above
Arithmetic
Conditional branching
Input
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
A sequence controller:
None of the above
is no longer in widespread use
performs on/off control functions in relation to time.
is difficult to program
is a mechanical only controller
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?
Software
A laser printer
None of the above
A graphics board
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
Medium intelligence
None of the above
Highly intelligent
One with no secondary storage capacity.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Highly intelligent
Q.
The formula for memory capacity is:
MC -2 to the Nth power
MC = N/2
None of the above
MC = 2/N
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
3%
0.008 inches
+ 0.05 inches
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: + 0.0005 inches
Q.
A disadvantage of Numerical Control (NC) is:
the machine tool can easily overheat
the tape and tape reader are not reliable
one operator is needed for each machine.
None of the above
the computer is 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
None of the above
software
computer graphics workstation
NC tape programming
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: logic
Q.
Digitizers can be converted from "dumb" to "smart" through the addition of:
an electromagnetic coupling
None of the above
keyboard
a microprocessor
a scanner
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a microprocessor