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