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