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Automation System MCQS Questions
Q.
What key hardware item ties a CAD/ CAM system together?
Plotter
Mouse
None of the above
Graphics workstation
Digitizer
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Graphics workstation
Q.
The steady-state error is:
a function of the transient response
decreased by increasing gain.
independent of the type of input
None of the above
zero for all inputs to type 1 systems
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: decreased by increasing gain.
Q.
A pick-and-place manipulator is:
None of the above
an intelligent robot
capable of point-to-point operation
primarily used for large parts handling
the most flexible of all robots
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: capable of point-to-point operation
Q.
Numerical control:
All of the above
applies only to milling machines
is a method for producing an exact number of parts per hour
None of the above
is a method for controlling the operation of a machine by means of a set of instructions
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: is a method for controlling the operation of a machine by means of a set of instructions
Q.
The use of specialized workstations:
has a high cost-performance tradeoff
reduces the host computer workload
reduces the host computer workload and allows more users
provides limited growth potentials for 3-D
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:
digitizer
keyboard
None of the above
CRT
mouse
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: CRT
Q.
What two disciplines are usually tied by a common data base?
Testing and analysis
Computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing
Documentation and geometric modeling
Drafting and documentation
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing
Q.
The robot:
None of the above
is very primitive at the present
All of the above
represents the most powerful new industrial automation tool currently on the horizon
will be more useful when robot vision is improved significantly
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Flood guns bombard the phosphor surface of the tube in which one of the following types of CRT technology?
Direct view storage tube
Raster scan CRT
Stroke CRT
Refresh-vector CRT
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Direct view storage tube
Q.
The speed at which the monitor accepts data is called:
response time
interlacing
bandwidth
scanning
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: bandwidth
Q.
Flexible manufacturing allows for:
automated design
None of the above
quick and inexpensive product changes
tool design and tool production
factory management
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
steady-state will be reached faster than if the system is overdamped
both a and b
None of the above
the value of the output will exceed the value of the input at times during the transient period
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: both a and b
Q.
Which item best describes a CAM technology?
Numerical control
Drafting
None of the above
Documentation
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:
it simplifies the trial-and-error method
tool motions can be checked to see if there is interference between the tool and the object
None of the above
there is better coordination in the materials-handling area
product design represents approximately one-half the engineering costs
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: tool motions can be checked to see if there is interference between the tool and the object
Q.
The rectangular boundary around a specific area on the display is called
None of the above
a view point
a view plane
a conic section
a window
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
None of the above
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
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Which of the plotters listed below eliminates media size limitations?
None of the above
Pinch roller
Drum
Flatbed
Electrostatic
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Drum
Q.
What is the process lag?
None of the above
All of the above
The lag in the error signal when the setpoint is changed.
The time it takes for the sensor to respond to a changed.
The time it takes for the mass of the process to respond to an input change.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: The time it takes for the mass of the process to respond to an input change.
Q.
The user communicates directly with the computer through its peripheral devices is known as
Remote-terminal processing
Batch mode processing
None of the above
Intelligent terminal Processing
On-line processing
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: On-line processing
Q.
Which of these controller types is the most accurate?
Three mode
Proportional plus derivative
None of the above
Proportional plus integral
Proportional
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Three mode
Q.
Over the last ten years, productivity has risen most rapidly in:
United States
France
Italy
None of the above
Japan
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Japan
Q.
Which part of the system performs the "housekeeping" chores?
compiler
operating system
None of the above
translator
interpreter
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
2-D drawings
None of the above
circuit simulation
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: 2-D drawings
Q.
The addition of _____ can reduce processing time.
None of the above
A buffer
A converter
An EPROM
A co-processor
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: A co-processor
Q.
Programmable controllers:
None of the above
cannot perform functions other than relay logic
are programmed using relay ladder logic
(a) and (c) 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?
None of the above
The cost
The hardware you currently own
The type of data you will input
The application for which it will be used
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: The application for which it will be used
Q.
How is the integral mode implemented using analog methods?
All of the above
Op amp and a capacitor
None of the above
Op amp and an RC network to place the error voltage across the 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
On-line processing
None of the above
Remote-terminal processing
Batch mode processing
Intelligent terminal Processing
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Intelligent terminal Processing
Q.
Vision sensors:
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
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: will more closely match the capabilities of the human eye
Q.
Pressure sensors:
None of the above
use capacitive variations to sense pressure
use an aneroid chamber with a variable resistance output
All of the above
use the piezoresistive effect in strain gauge sensors
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
A LISP environment consists of a language, a programming environ-ment, and:
None of the above
a set of functions
a processor
a large address
random-access storage
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a set of functions
Q.
The difference between CAD and CAM is that CAD software is directed at product design while CAM software is:
None of the above
concerned with management programs
concerned with production and control of tool design
specifically for PC-board design
designed for communications
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: concerned with production and control of tool design
Q.
Which of the following is required for a plotter to perform specific commands?
Software
Hardware
Firmware
Driver
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Driver
Q.
The main activity(ies) of Designer in CAD is/are:
All of the above
Organisation of design information
Application of creativity, ingenuity, and experience.
Control of the design process in information distribution.
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Microcomputer-based control sys-tems
will just keep their present capability
will have more standard industrial application software available in the future.
will tend to increase in cost.
None of the above
All of the above
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:
None of the above
reliability
availability
capacity
transmission
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
networking
integration
standardization
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: standardization
Q.
The Ziegler-Nichols method:
None of the above
a and b above
can be used to determine gain factors of a PI loop
is a graphical solution method
is a method of control
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a and b above
Q.
The two major categories of software are: application software and
high-level languages
system software
CAD software
UNIX software
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: system software
Q.
High-level languages:
None of the above
are "procedure-oriented"
are very difficult to use
cannot be used with automatic systems.
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
None of the above
measure voltage
sense the presence of a magnetic object.
sense a vacuum
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: sense the presence of a magnetic object.
Q.
Robots consist of three basic components; power supply, control (memory) console, and:
mechanical unit (arm)
coaxial cable
None of the above
software
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:
a communications processor
an editor
an interpreter
None of the above
a compiler
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a communications processor
Q.
What two methods are available to build electronic continuous control?
All of the above
Analog and digital
Analog and mechanical
Pneumatic and analog
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Analog and digital
Q.
A servo controlled robot:
None of the above
must be hydraulically driven
stop only at fixed points on each axis
must be electrically driven
can accelerate
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: can accelerate
Q.
Which of the following is considered a high-level language?
None of the above
All of the above
Machine language
Assembly 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:
solid modeling
2-D modeling
surface modeling
None of the above
3-D modeling
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: surface modeling
Q.
Sensors:
probably will not improve over the next decade
None of the above
are not important in automation
are easily developed
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 resistance
None of the above
a voltage
a capacitance
a current
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a voltage
Q.
CAE and CAM are linked through:
NC tape programming and automated design
None of the above
a common data base and communications system
assembly automation and tool production.
parts production and testing
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a common data base and communications system
Q.
The power source that drives the manipulator can be:
hydraulic
All of the above
electric
pneumatic
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
A flexible manufacturing system may be:
All of the above.
expensive to alter
None of the above
an automated assembly line
very difficult to change when new products are introduced
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: an automated assembly line
Q.
A venturi tube:
measures the presence of a liquid
is made only of metal
None of the above
is extremely difficult to use
can be used to measure gas or liquid flow rates
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: can be used to measure gas or liquid flow rates
Q.
The linking of PCs with a communi-cations system is referred to as:
None of the above
turnkey systems
workstations
streaming
networking
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: networking
Q.
An assembly language instruction:
does not require knowledge of the computer design
is written in ones and zeros
None of the above
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:
All of the above
None of the above
memory was very expensive
memory consumed a large amount of power
semiconductor memory was not available
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
I/O address bus
input data bus
memory data bus
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: memory data bus
Q.
Flat panel displays are based on what type of technology?
Direct view storage tube
None of the above
Solid state
Very large-scale integration (VLSI)
RGB monitor
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Solid state
Q.
The heart of automation technology is.
robots
None of the above
control
sensors
computers
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: computers
Q.
Which of the following elements can be used with a TI510 FC?
Cymbal timer
Metronome
None of the above
Drum timer
Flashing light
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Drum timer
Q.
An encoder:
is used to send telegraph signals
can have only four keys
converts a binary number to a decimal number.
converts an input to a binary number
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?
the digital controller cannot handle integral mode
All of the above
the error signal is summed over a discrete time interval and accumulated by the controller
None of the above
the error is divided into discrete amounts
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: the error signal is summed over a discrete time interval and accumulated by the controller
Q.
Which of the following editor(s) is(are) incorporated into general CAD system?
Macro and symbol Editor
Line Editor
All of the above
Point Editor
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
A solenoid:
is widely used in industrial automation
is related to an aneroid
is spring operated
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
None of the above
simpler mechanical hardware
faster cycle time
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
require training
None of the above
All of the above
may allow primitive motion
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Which of the following represents a conditional branching instruction?
None of the above
X = 5 + Y
JMP MOTOR
GOTO 50
BGT LOOPS
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 control relay and a retentive relay
a retentive relay and a non-retentive relay
All of the above
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;
can index positional movement.
has a commutator
None of the above
is a good choice where continuous rotation is needed
has a speed proportional to voltage input
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: can index positional movement.
Q.
Automation normally means:
a net increase in jobs.
None of the above
All of the above
a net loss of 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:
logic
None of the above
topology
queuing
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?
1967
1961
1960
1963
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.
stock critical spare parts
both b and c
provide an extra workstation
establish a user forum program
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: both b and c
Q.
The electronic component that has been the key to recent developments in automation is the:
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
Pascal
COBOL
LISP
BASIC
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
Sonic
Caparitive
Electrostatic
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Sonic
Q.
The three different types of pen plotter technology are flatbed, drum, and:
None of the above
thermal
pinch roller
impact
electrostatic
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: pinch roller
Q.
An operating system:
can help reduce software development time
is useless in most control applications
None of the above
All of the above
provides ability for other programmers to understand the software structure
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: can help reduce software development time
Q.
Stepping motors:
All of the above
can run both clockwise and counterclockwise
can run at varying speeds
do not require commutators
can be built to index different amounts by changing the pole configuration
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Who made the statement "if a robot can do a job, a person should not be doing it"?
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:
X-Y coordinate motion
elbow rotation
All of the above
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
Mouse
Digitiser
Track ball
Tablet
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Tablet
Q.
The first industrial robot for commercial uses was installed in a Japanese plant at Toyota Automatic Loom Company, the parent company of the Toyota Automobile Group. When did this robot go into operation?
Jun-65
Dec-67
Apr-70
None of the above
Nov-66
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:
bandwidth
stroke rate
resolution
None of the above
refresh rate
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: refresh rate
Q.
A way to transfer programs to a central system is:
None of the above
to copy the program into PROMs and install the PROMs in the system
All of the above
to develop the program on the actual system only
by setting bit switches on the central CPU
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: to copy the program into PROMs and install the PROMs in the system
Q.
The "end-effector" of a robot:
None of the above
All of the above
can be an actual tool
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:
range of motion of the robot
speed of movement
accuracy of the robot
complexity of the task it can perform.
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: complexity of the task it can perform.
Q.
What Is a process variable?
A controlled variable
A process parameter that changes value
All of the above
A manipulated variable
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
A continuous process is:
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
None of the above
used only with analog controllers.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: self-contained in that raw materials enter the process and an identifiable products exits the process.
Q.
An operational amplifier:
can be used to subtract two or more signals
None of the above
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
None of the above
Imperial college of Science and Technology, London, 1973
Cranfield Institute of Technology, London, 1962
Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1963
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1963
Q.
The new industrial revolution has been caused by:
social unrest
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:
# 50000
(b) and (c)
None of the above
500
SUBA
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: SUBA
Q.
The APT (automatically progra-mmed tools) language is used with:
large automation systems
None of the above
programmable controllers
drafting systems
numerical controlled machines.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: numerical controlled machines.
Q.
A proportional plus integral contro-ller can:
can compensate for lag
can increase the system type
both (b) and (c)
has no transient response
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: both (b) and (c)
Q.
For a type 1 system, the steady-state:
(a) and (c)
error for a step input is always zero
input for acceleration input is always non-zero
None of the above
error for a velocity input is always 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?
None of the above
Walk-through
Software program
(a) and (c)
Set mechanical stops
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: (a) and (c)
Q.
Semiconductor devices:
All of the above
usually have a very short MTBF (mean time between failure)
are less reliable than electro
None 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?
None of the above
memory
sensory devices
functional manipulators
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?
Artificial hand
Automobile
Pick-and-place manipulator
None of the above
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Pick-and-place manipulator
Q.
In general, American buyers will purchase goods:
that are made in America, even at higher costs.
(a) and (c)
without regard to country of manufacturer.
that offer the best quality for the least money.
None of the above
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
president
MIS manager
marketing manager
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: MIS manager
Q.
Most industrial control applications:
can be solved using more than one method of control
All of the above
can be done more reliably using solid-state methods
must have the process specified correctly to be successful
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
In raster-scan colour monitors, colour can be intensified by:
using an in-line gun arrangement with a solid metal mesh
grouping the phosphor dots in a circular pattern
having each electron gun controlled by separate signal
None of the above
having each electron gun controlled by a composite signal
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: having each electron gun controlled by separate signal
Q.
Compared to humans, machines:
make fewer errors
can work in harsher environments
can make more complex decisions based on unexpected circumstances
(a) and (c)
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: (a) and (c)
Q.
A microprocessor:
executes a program of instructions
None of the above
(a) and (c)
is a CPU in integrated circuit form
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
None of the above
transmission of data
up-to-date data
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: up-to-date data
Q.
When one must sell a project to management, the most important document he or she can produce is a:
summary of the problem
method for financing the project
procedure for purchase
None of the above
project evaluation
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: project evaluation
Q.
FORTRAN is:
machine dependent
a medium-level language
All of the above
a mathematically oriented language
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a mathematically oriented language
Q.
When of the following produces the best quality graphics reproduction?
Ink jet printers
Dot metric printers
Plotters
None of the above
Laser printers
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Plotters
Q.
What kind of capability is required if one plans to interface with a plotter or printer?
A graphics board
A co-processor
None of the above
A graphics cable
RGB monitor
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: A graphics board
Q.
Actuators are used to:
All of the above
sense an object
None of the above
activate a chemical
make a mechanical movement
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: make a mechanical movement
Q.
An aneroid barometer
can measure only atmospheric pressure
can be used to measure gas or liquid flow rates
None of the above
is very unreliable
measures pressure by sensing deflection of an evacuated chambers.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: measures pressure by sensing deflection of an evacuated chambers.
Q.
Use of modern control technology in automation systems:
increases yield
All of the above
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 difficult to change
None of the above
(a) and (c) above
are very flexible
should be built in a modular fashion wherever possible
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):
concentrator
multiplexer
RS-232C port
communications processor
None of the above
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
must be enclosed by a fence
None of the above
is not dependent on the application.
depends upon the robot used
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: depends upon the robot used
Q.
In the operation of a programmable controller:
All of the above
None of the above
mathematics cannot be performed
all of the logic status is maintained in memory
any latched data must be done using an external latching relay
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: all of the logic status is maintained in memory
Q.
Software is:
a programming language
a set of instructions
None of the above
tape input.
printer output
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a set of instructions
Q.
A set of well-defined procedures based on mathematical and geometric formulas for solving a problem in a finite number of steps is called:
arithmetic logic
an algorithm
None of the above
a geometric model
a permutation
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: an algorithm
Q.
The coordinate system used to describe a workpiece:
None of the above
All of the above
is defined with respect to a point on the machine
is always two-dimensional
changes from part to part
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: is defined with respect to a point on the machine
Q.
Who are called steel collar workers?
Robots
Steel factory workers
None of the above
Office clerks
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
robotics
All of the above
None of the above
numerically controlled machine tools
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
A microprocessor is:
controlled by a program
All of the above
relatively inexpensive
None of the above
an integrated circuit
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
A program language:
None of the above
is always machine dependent
defines the form of the instruction
All of the above
is never machine dependent
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: defines the form of the instruction
Q.
Trend analysis:
None of the above
is used only in financial planning
can improve control system response
is a brand new concept
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:
has no effect
flicker and slow update
None of the above
slow update only
flicker only
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: flicker and slow update
Q.
The concept of a general CAD system was that it should provide:
A system for handling user actions.
None of the above
A set of basic system functions and utilities.
A system for the operation of applications programming.
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
If the present value in a timer in the TI510 is 8, how many milliseconds is required from the time the timer is started until the output is enabled?
18
133.36
1275.41
149.88
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: 133.36
Q.
Which of the following is a graphical input device?
mouse
Track ball
light pen
keyboard
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: light pen
Q.
Productivity is defined as:
number of items manufactured per day
None of the above
cost per day
output per man-hour of labour
cost per unit
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: output per man-hour of labour
Q.
The lowest form of computer language is called:
machine language
BASIC
COBOL
None of the above
FORTRAN
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: machine language
Q.
The term used to represent the recycling of unused memory is:
direct memory access
None of the above
memory dump
garbage collection
diagnostic routine
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: garbage collection
Q.
The SKETCHPAD system
None of the above
consisted of an cathode-ray oscilloscope driven by a Lincoln Tx2 computer where by graphical information was displayed on the screen.
All of the above
is used for interactive Graphics
is expensive because it is sophisticated and make demands on the power and resources of the computer.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
In order to combat foreign competition, U.S. companies are:
decreasing the salaries
seeking import tariffs
None of the above
automating
ignoring the situation
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: automating
Q.
A dc servo motor:
All of the above
uses a variable dc voltage for speed control
can provide precise position 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:
None of the above
error for a velocity input is always zero
input for acceleration input is always non-zero
(a) and (c)
error for a step input is always zero
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
None of the above
will never be used in industrial controls
will be used in more applications as the technology matures.
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?
All of the above
derivative control does not eliminate offset error
derivative control responds to a change in the rate of change in the error signal
integral control has slower response to an error signal.
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?
Line Printer
None of the above
Laser Printer
Plotter
Dot-matrix Printer
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Plotter
Q.
Resolution in a CRT refers to:
the number of addressable elements on the tube
the speed at which the monitor can accept data from the computer
the number of phosphor dots that react when hit by the electron beam
the number of pixels in each square centimeter
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: the number of addressable elements on the tube
Q.
Which of the following devices could be part of a sensor?
None of the above
clutch.
thermometer
brake
relay
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: thermometer
Q.
A favourable reason for automation is to:
None of the above
perform difficult operations
raises assembly cost
increase number of operations
decrease throughput
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: perform difficult operations
Q.
Direct Numerical Control means:
eliminating computers from the manufacturing process
None of the above
using several computers to control one large machine
using one computer to control several machines
complete elimination of a need for a human operator.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: using one computer to control several machines
Q.
One advantage of a PC in industrial control is that it:
None of the above
has a reliable long life compared to relay logic
is very difficult for the inexperienced programmer to understand
All of the above
is unreliable because there are no moving parts
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
10001101
None of the above
GOTO XOUT
ADD 5
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: 10001101
Q.
A flip-flop:
is a sequential logic device
(a) and (c)
is a combinational logic device
None of the above
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
All of the above
Structural engineering design and Electronic circuit design
None of the above
Animation and graphic 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:
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
Verify the reputation of the people installing your system
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?
All of the above
The iterative design method
The direct method
The design selection method
None 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?
Cartography
Aerospace
Medical
None of the above
Electronics
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Electronics
Q.
The main function(s) of computer in CAD is/are
To enhance the analytical and logical power of the designer
None of the above
To serve as an extension to the memory of the designer
To relieve the designer from routine repetitious tasks.
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
A common data base is one requisite for converting CAD and CAM to CIM. Another is that:
the user must have access to both hardware and software
technical assistance must be provided to the user.
the system must make provision for new techniques.
there should be a common 3-D part description system.
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: there should be a common 3-D part description system.
Q.
Light sensors:
cannot be used a s limit switches.
None of the above
never use infrared light as light source
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:
a sequence controller
None of the above
a position sensor
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
must be parallel to one of the axes of the coordinate system
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: must be parallel to one of the axes of the coordinate system
Q.
Localizing an object in an image and selectively analyzing the object in a series of redundant layers is referred to as the:
Maxwell pyramid
Turing test
None of the above
Gaussian pyramid
pyramid
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Gaussian pyramid
Q.
A common way to take x, y coordinates off a drawing is to use a
digitiser
None of the above
Direct view storage tube (DVST)
Tablet
light pen
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: digitiser
Q.
Operator interaction directly with the CRT is accomplished via:
vector scanning
a touch terminal
None of the above
a digitizing tablet
a stylus
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a touch terminal
Q.
Which part of the system allows the user to interact with the compiler? (a) Memory
None of the above
Translator
None of the above
Interpreter
Communications processor
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: None of the above
Q.
A discrete parts process is:
None of the above
often encountered in manufacturing
normally a repetitive series of operations
(b) and (c)
the same as a continuous process except a different controller must be used
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: the same as a continuous process except a different controller must be used
Q.
Which document sums up the general provisions of purchase, terms and agreement, warranties, and maintenance?
None of the above
The project evaluation
The purchasing report
The financial report.
The contract
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: The contract
Q.
The chosen language for the Japanese Fifth-Generation Compu-ter Project is:
PROLOG
None of the above
LISP
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?
Solid modeling
FEM (Finite Element Modeling)
Wire-frame modeling
Surface modeling
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Solid modeling
Q.
The parallel register:
uses R-S flip-flops
None of the above
can store a multiple bit binary number
is erased after a word is read fromit
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: can store a multiple bit binary number
Q.
The refresh-vector CRT uses which of the following techniques?
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.
None of the above
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.
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
None of the above
The direct method
The iterative design method
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: The direct method
Q.
Digital signals:
have a sinusoidal shape.
None of the above
can have three possible levels
are assigned values of 1 or 0 depending on the voltage level
have a frequency measured in units of hertz
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: are assigned values of 1 or 0 depending on the voltage level
Q.
The name given to the test that determines whether a machine can think is the:
None of the above
Gaussian test
McCarthy test
Turing test
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:
solid model
3-D model
None of the above
surface model
wire-frame
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: wire-frame
Q.
The insect type robot Attila is a more competent version of the robot Genghis an weights 1.7 kg. What is the number of microprocessors carried by its body?
None of the above
33
18
10
15
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: 10
Q.
One of the following is not considered a method of input control in a CAD system.
Plotter
None of the above
Joystick
Touch terminal
Programmable function box
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Plotter
Q.
Plotter accuracy is measured in terms of repeatability and:
buffer size
vertical dimension
intelligence
None of the above
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 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.
All of the above
None of the above
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:
must be slower than the fastest mechanical operation that is to be controlled
cannot be changed once the program is written
will vary depending on the language used
All of the above
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: will vary depending on the language used
Q.
A programmable controller:
All of the above
None of the above
both (a) and (b)
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?
Kenji Urada
None of the above
K. Miceni
M. Shubhagya
Harun Shimada
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Kenji Urada
Q.
A thermistor:
measures temperature
All of the above
is a pressure sensing device
None of the above
has a voltage output
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: measures temperature
Q.
A typical NC system has which of the following components?
Controller
All of the above
Tape input
None of the above
Machine tool
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Timing using a TM990 micro-computer:
can be handled in software
is available on the standard CPU board
require an external timer added by the user
None of the above.
both (b) and (c)
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: both (b) and (c)
Q.
If the period of a sine wave is 0.001 second, the frequency of the sine wave is:
1,000 Hz
None of the above
10,000 Hz
0.001 Hz
10 Hz
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: 1,000 Hz
Q.
VLSI (very large scale integrated circuits) logic:
will result in lower cost, higher capability electronic equipment
All of the above
means more costly electronic products in the future
will not be available in this decade
None 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:
a computer is a required part of the machine
None of the above
each operation in a sequence is continuous, but subsequent operations in the sequence may be different.
coffee breaks are allowed for the operator
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:
None of the above
a and b above.
is less efficient than normal PID control
cannot use a TM990 micro
can be used on a PM550 programmable process controller
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: can be used on a PM550 programmable process controller
Q.
A process controller:
can interface to digital and analog I/O
can solve a PID process control equation easily
None of the above
All of the above
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?
Damping
Layering
Drawing/editing
Crosshatching
None of the above
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?
Reset.
Count down
Count up
None of the above
Count out
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Count out
Q.
The "walk-through" method of programming a robot involves:
physically moving the robot through all the motions it is to repeat
None of the above
All of the above.
moving the robot from one location to another
walking through your suggested procedure with your supervisor prior to programming
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: physically moving the robot through all the motions it is to repeat
Q.
Group technology brings together and organizes:
documentation and analysis
None of the above
common parts, problems, and tasks
parts and simulation 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:
algorithms
None of the above
rules
simulations
memory
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: rules
Q.
The general type of process found in industry is:
None of the above
All of the above
batch
discrete parts
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:
None of the above
shading
metamer
gray scale
value
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: value
Q.
For a type 2 system, the steady-state:
error for a velocity input is always zero
None of the above
All of the above
input for acceleration input is always non-zero
error for a step input is always zero
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
In pen plotters, "resolution" refers to the shortest possible line, but in electrostatic plotters it refers to:
dual-axis tracking
the number of dots per inch
the speed per inch
how accurately the plotter returns to a specific point
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: the number of dots per inch
Q.
Most continuous control actuators:
are used with standard continuous control loop
are of the time proportioning type
use a 4 to 20 mA current loop input
None of the above
(b) and (c) above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: (b) and (c) above
Q.
CAD/CAM is the inter-relationship between:
marketing and design
engineering and marketing
engineering and manufacturing
None of the above
manufacturing and marketing
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
most industrial control personnel are familiar with relay ladder logic diagrams and this is the easiest for them to use
it is the best industrial control language ever developed.
All of the above
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:
is where arithmetic is done in a computer.
counts the number of instructions that have been executed
contains the address of the next instruction to be executed
None of the above
decides which program to run
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: contains the address of the next instruction to be executed
Q.
Today's engineers feel that the ultimate solution to the CAD/CAM problem will be
turnkey systems
the microprocessor
Animation
None of the above
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:
All of the above
stays constant with environmental conditions
None of the above
cannot be predicted
has three distinct rates of failure
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: has three distinct rates of failure
Q.
The method of solid modeling that defines the topology of faces, edges, and vertics, as well as data that defines the surface in which each face lies is called:
boundary representation
isometric
constructive solid geometry
None of the above
layering
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: boundary representation
Q.
Which device does the general population associate most with automation?
Flexible manufacturing
Computer graphics workstation
Numerical control machine
None of the above
Robots
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Robots
Q.
Which industry is the leading user of robots?
Electronic industry
Automobile industry
Shipping industry
None of the above
Chemical 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 iterative design method
None of the above
The direct method
The design selection method
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: The iterative design method
Q.
Which of the following are kinds of instructions?
Arithmetic
None of the above
Conditional branching
Input
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
A sequence controller:
performs on/off control functions in relation to time.
None of the above
is a mechanical only controller
is difficult to program
is no longer in widespread use
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: performs on/off control functions in relation to time.
Q.
What is required to enable the PC to emulate a graphics terminal?
A color monitor
A graphics board
Software
None of the above
A laser printer
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Software
Q.
Which CAD display configurability allows work without any host support?
Low intelligence
Highly intelligent
Medium intelligence
None of the above
One with no secondary storage capacity.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Highly intelligent
Q.
The formula for memory capacity is:
MC = N squared.
None of the above
MC -2 to the Nth power
MC = 2/N
MC = N/2
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:
+ 0.05 inches
+ 0.0005 inches
None of the above
3%
0.008 inches
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: + 0.0005 inches
Q.
A disadvantage of Numerical Control (NC) is:
the tape and tape reader are not reliable
the machine tool can easily overheat
the computer is not reliable
one operator is needed for each machine.
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: the tape and tape reader are not reliable
Q.
Four basic elements are required for an automated machine tool or production process. They are: input interface, memory, output interface and:
logic
None of the above
computer graphics workstation
NC tape programming
software
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 scanner
an electromagnetic coupling
keyboard
a microprocessor
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a microprocessor