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Automation System MCQS Questions
Q.
What key hardware item ties a CAD/ CAM system together?
None of the above
Mouse
Plotter
Digitizer
Graphics workstation
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Graphics workstation
Q.
The steady-state error is:
decreased by increasing gain.
None of the above
a function of the transient response
independent of the type of input
zero for all inputs to type 1 systems
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: decreased by increasing gain.
Q.
A pick-and-place manipulator is:
the most flexible of all robots
primarily used for large parts handling
capable of point-to-point operation
None of the above
an intelligent robot
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
provides limited growth potentials for 3-D
reduces the host computer workload
reduces the host computer workload and allows more users
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: reduces the host computer workload and allows more users
Q.
The three key elements for a graphics workstation include the host processor, display controller, and:
CRT
None of the above
keyboard
digitizer
mouse
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: CRT
Q.
What two disciplines are usually tied by a common data base?
Documentation and geometric modeling
Computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing
Testing and analysis
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:
All of the above
None of the above
is very primitive at the present
will be more useful when robot vision is improved significantly
represents the most powerful new industrial automation tool currently on the horizon
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Flood guns bombard the phosphor surface of the tube in which one of the following types of CRT technology?
Stroke CRT
Direct view storage tube
Raster scan 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:
None of the above
interlacing
bandwidth
scanning
response time
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: bandwidth
Q.
Flexible manufacturing allows for:
automated design
quick and inexpensive product changes
tool design and tool production
None of the above
factory management
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: quick and inexpensive product changes
Q.
If the transient response is under damped:
the value of the output will exceed the value of the input at times during the transient period
the present overshoot is zero
None of the above
steady-state will be reached faster than if the system is overdamped
both a and b
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: both a and b
Q.
Which item best describes a CAM technology?
Numerical control
Geometric modeling
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
it simplifies the trial-and-error method
there is better coordination in the materials-handling area
tool motions can be checked to see if there is interference between the tool and the object
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: tool motions can be checked to see if there is interference between the tool and the object
Q.
The rectangular boundary around a specific area on the display is called
a conic section
a view point
a window
None of the above
a view plane
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a window
Q.
Today, programmable controllers:
are more powerful then the first controllers on the market
can be cost effective even when replacing just a few relays
All of the above
are relatively low cost compared with the original digital equipment available for industrial control
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Which of the plotters listed below eliminates media size limitations?
None of the above
Drum
Electrostatic
Pinch roller
Flatbed
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Drum
Q.
What is the process lag?
None of the above
The time it takes for the sensor to respond to a changed.
The lag in the error signal when the setpoint is changed.
The time it takes for the mass of the process to respond to an input change.
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: The time it takes for the mass of the process to respond to an input change.
Q.
The user communicates directly with the computer through its peripheral devices is known as
On-line processing
Batch mode processing
Remote-terminal processing
Intelligent terminal Processing
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: On-line processing
Q.
Which of these controller types is the most accurate?
None of the above
Proportional plus derivative
Three mode
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:
Japan
Italy
France
None of the above
United States
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Japan
Q.
Which part of the system performs the "housekeeping" chores?
compiler
interpreter
operating system
translator
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: operating system
Q.
Most current PC CAD systems are used for producing:
finite element analysis
None of the above
solids modeling
circuit simulation
2-D drawings
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: 2-D drawings
Q.
The addition of _____ can reduce processing time.
A co-processor
None of the above
An EPROM
A converter
A buffer
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: A co-processor
Q.
Programmable controllers:
(a) and (c) above
cannot perform functions other than relay logic
are widely used in many different industries
are programmed using relay ladder logic
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: (a) and (c) above
Q.
What should be first considered in choosing a plotter?
The cost
The application for which it will be used
None of the above
The type of data you will input
The hardware you currently own
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: The application for which it will be used
Q.
How is the integral mode implemented using analog methods?
Op amp and resistors
All of the above
Op amp and an RC network to place the error voltage across the capacitor
Op amp and a capacitor
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Op amp and a capacitor
Q.
The processing, which normally consists of a small computer with one or more peripheral devices, connected via a high-speed line to the large control computer is known as
Batch mode processing
Remote-terminal processing
None of the above
Intelligent terminal Processing
On-line processing
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Intelligent terminal Processing
Q.
Vision sensors:
None of the above
All of the above
will more closely match the capabilities of the human eye
will remain very costly
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:
None of the above
use an aneroid chamber with a variable resistance output
use the piezoresistive effect in strain gauge sensors
All of the above
use capacitive variations to sense pressure
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
A LISP environment consists of a language, a programming environ-ment, and:
a processor
a set of functions
a large address
random-access storage
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:
concerned with management programs
designed for communications
concerned with production and control of tool design
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?
Driver
Firmware
Hardware
None of the above
Software
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Driver
Q.
The main activity(ies) of Designer in CAD is/are:
Organisation of design information
None of the above
Application of creativity, ingenuity, and experience.
All of the above
Control of the design process in information distribution.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Microcomputer-based control sys-tems
None of the above
will just keep their present capability
will have more standard industrial application software available in the future.
will tend to increase in cost.
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
availability
transmission
capacity
reliability
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
standardization
registration
networking
integration
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: standardization
Q.
The Ziegler-Nichols method:
a and b above
is a graphical solution method
is a method of control
None of the above
can be used to determine gain factors of a PI loop
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
CAD software
system software
None of the above
UNIX software
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: system software
Q.
High-level languages:
are very difficult to use
require knowledge of the computer design
cannot be used with automatic systems.
are "procedure-oriented"
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: are "procedure-oriented"
Q.
A Hall effect switch is usually used to:
measure temperature
sense the presence of a magnetic object.
sense a vacuum
measure voltage
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
None of the above
mechanical unit (arm)
coaxial cable
microcomputer
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: mechanical unit (arm)
Q.
The device that assembles groups of characters into complete messages prior to their entering the CPU is called:
an editor
a communications processor
a compiler
None of the above
an interpreter
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a communications processor
Q.
What two methods are available to build electronic continuous control?
Analog and digital
Pneumatic and analog
Analog and mechanical
None of the above
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Analog and digital
Q.
A servo controlled robot:
must be electrically driven
must be hydraulically driven
stop only at fixed points on each axis
can accelerate
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: can accelerate
Q.
Which of the following is considered a high-level language?
All of the above
Assembly language
FORTRAN
Machine language
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: FORTRAN
Q.
A technique for displaying applications where complex 3-D geometric are required for the exteror shall of a product is called:
solid modeling
None of the above
3-D modeling
surface modeling
2-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
will be much smarter and more sophisticated in the future
are not important in automation
are easily developed
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: will be much smarter and more sophisticated in the future
Q.
The output of a thermocouple is:
a capacitance
a current
None of the above
a resistance
a voltage
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a voltage
Q.
CAE and CAM are linked through:
assembly automation and tool production.
a common data base and communications system
None of the above
NC tape programming and automated design
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:
None of the above
All of the above
electric
pneumatic
hydraulic
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
A flexible manufacturing system may be:
None of the above
expensive to alter
very difficult to change when new products are introduced
an automated assembly line
All of the above.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: an automated assembly line
Q.
A venturi tube:
is made only of metal
is extremely difficult to use
None of the above
measures the presence of a liquid
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:
streaming
workstations
networking
turnkey systems
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: networking
Q.
An assembly language instruction:
All of the above
does not require knowledge of the computer design
None of the above
is written in ones and zeros
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 consumed a large amount of power
None of the above
semiconductor memory was not available
memory was very expensive
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
When a computer fetches an instruction, the binary code representing the instruction appears on the:
input data bus
memory data bus
None of the above
output data bus
I/O address bus
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: memory data bus
Q.
Flat panel displays are based on what type of technology?
Direct view storage tube
Solid state
None of the above
Very large-scale integration (VLSI)
RGB monitor
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Solid state
Q.
The heart of automation technology is.
control
computers
sensors
None of the above
robots
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: computers
Q.
Which of the following elements can be used with a TI510 FC?
Metronome
Flashing light
Cymbal timer
None of the above
Drum timer
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Drum timer
Q.
An encoder:
converts a binary number to a decimal number.
can have only four keys
is used to send telegraph signals
None of the above
converts an input to a binary number
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: converts an input to a binary number
Q.
How is the integral mode implemented on a digital controller?
the error is divided into discrete amounts
None of the above
All of the above
the digital controller cannot handle integral mode
the error signal is summed over a discrete time interval and accumulated by the controller
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: the error signal is summed over a discrete time interval and accumulated by the controller
Q.
Which of the following editor(s) is(are) incorporated into general CAD system?
Point Editor
Line Editor
All of the above
None of the above
Macro and symbol Editor
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
None of the above
is spring operated
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:
simpler mechanical hardware
more self diagnostics of the machine operation
faster cycle time
All of the above
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Programming languages currently available for robots:
All of the above
may be point-to-point languages
require training
None 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?
JMP MOTOR
BGT LOOPS
X = 5 + Y
None of the above
GOTO 50
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
an output relay and a control relay
All of the above
a control relay and a retentive relay
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: an output relay and a control relay
Q.
A stepping motor;
has a commutator
has a speed proportional to voltage input
is a good choice where continuous rotation is needed
None of the above
can index positional movement.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: can index positional movement.
Q.
Automation normally means:
no change in jobs.
None of the above
a net increase in jobs.
All of the above
a net loss of jobs.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a net increase in jobs.
Q.
The physical arrangement of equipment in a network is called:
topology
queuing
logic
pairing
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: topology
Q.
When was the first successful industrial robot installed in the General Motors Plant in USA?
1963
1960
1961
1967
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: 1961
Q.
Many things can be done to minimize downtime loss. Identify two of them.
None of the above
both b and c
establish a user forum program
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:
diode
None of the above
transistor
integrated circuit
improved vacuum tube
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: integrated circuit
Q.
Two of the major processing languages are PROLOG and:
None of the above
COBOL
LISP
BASIC
Pascal
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: LISP
Q.
Which type of digitizer measures a wave traveling at the speed of sound?
Sonic
None of the above
Caparitive
Digitizing sr amer
Electrostatic
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Sonic
Q.
The three different types of pen plotter technology are flatbed, drum, and:
None of the above
electrostatic
thermal
pinch roller
impact
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: pinch roller
Q.
An operating system:
None of the above
is useless in most control applications
can help reduce software development time
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:
can be built to index different amounts by changing the pole configuration
All of the above
can run both clockwise and counterclockwise
do not require commutators
can run at varying speeds
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. Meredith Turing, London University
None ,of the above
Ron Albo of Shugart Associates, California
Prof. F. A. Fisher of Britain
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
All of the above
None of the above
elbow rotation
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?
Track ball
Mouse
Tablet
None of the above
Digitiser
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
Apr-70
None of the above
Nov-66
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:
resolution
refresh rate
bandwidth
stroke rate
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:
to develop the program on the actual system only
None of the above
by setting bit switches on the central CPU
to copy the program into PROMs and install the PROMs in the system
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: to copy the program into PROMs and install the PROMs in the system
Q.
The "end-effector" of a robot:
may have a gripping action
None of the above
can be an actual tool
is the robot "hand"
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
The difference between a high-technology and a medium-technology robot is the:
range of motion of the robot
accuracy of the robot
speed of movement
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 process parameter that changes value
All of the above
None of the above
A manipulated variable
A controlled variable
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
used only for simple tasks
self-contained in that raw materials enter the process and an identifiable products exits the process.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: self-contained in that raw materials enter the process and an identifiable products exits the process.
Q.
An operational amplifier:
All of the above
can be used to sum two or more signals
None of the above
can be used to subtract two or more signals
uses the principle of feedback
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
The computer graphics system called SKETCHPAD was demonstrated at
None of the above
Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1963
University of Aston, Birmingham, 1960
Imperial college of Science and Technology, London, 1973
Cranfield Institute of Technology, London, 1962
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1963
Q.
The new industrial revolution has been caused by:
social unrest
the Vietnam War
None of the above
demand for higher wages
advances in electronics
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: advances in electronics
Q.
In the instruction, 500 SUBA # 50 the command field is:
(b) and (c)
None of the above
SUBA
# 50000
500
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
drafting systems
numerical controlled machines.
programmable controllers
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: numerical controlled machines.
Q.
A proportional plus integral contro-ller can:
None of the above
can compensate for lag
has no transient response
both (b) and (c)
can increase the system type
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
(a) and (c)
error for a step input is always zero
None of the above
error for a velocity input is always zero
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: (a) and (c)
Q.
Which of the methods below can be used to tell a robot what it is to do?
Software program
Walk-through
(a) and (c)
Set mechanical stops
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: (a) and (c)
Q.
Semiconductor devices:
usually have a very short MTBF (mean time between failure)
None of the above
All of the above
are less reliable than electro
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?
memory
negative image
sensory devices
functional manipulators
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: sensory devices
Q.
Which of the following devices would be classified as a robot by the Robot Institute of America?
Automobile
None of the above
Pick-and-place manipulator
Artificial hand
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Pick-and-place manipulator
Q.
In general, American buyers will purchase goods:
without regard to country of manufacturer.
(a) and (c)
None of the above
that offer the best quality for the least money.
that are made in America, even at higher costs.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: (a) and (c)
Q.
The ideal solution is to have a system coordinator who will interface with the engineering and manufacturing managers, as well as the:
president
marketing manager
finance manager
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
must have the process specified correctly to be successful
can be solved using more than one method of control
None of the above
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
In raster-scan colour monitors, colour can be intensified by:
grouping the phosphor dots in a circular pattern
having each electron gun controlled by a composite signal
having each electron gun controlled by separate signal
None of the above
using an in-line gun arrangement with a solid metal mesh
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: having each electron gun controlled by separate signal
Q.
Compared to humans, machines:
None of the above
make fewer errors
can work in harsher environments
(a) and (c)
can make more complex decisions based on unexpected circumstances
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: (a) and (c)
Q.
A microprocessor:
executes a program of instructions
is a CPU in integrated circuit form
None of the above
(a) and (c)
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
up-to-date data
None of the above
compatibility of data
transmission of data
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: up-to-date data
Q.
When one must sell a project to management, the most important document he or she can produce is a:
procedure for purchase
None of the above
summary of the problem
method for financing the project
project evaluation
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: project evaluation
Q.
FORTRAN is:
a medium-level language
a mathematically oriented language
All of the above
None of the above
machine dependent
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a mathematically oriented language
Q.
When of the following produces the best quality graphics reproduction?
Laser printers
Ink jet printers
Dot metric printers
None of the above
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 co-processor
A graphics cable
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: A graphics board
Q.
Actuators are used to:
None of the above
All of the above
sense an object
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
None of the above
is very unreliable
can be used to measure gas or liquid flow rates
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:
None of the above
improves reliability
All of the above
reduces costs
increases yield
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
should be built in a modular fashion wherever possible
are very flexible
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: (a) and (c) above
Q.
The hardware device Jhat acts as both a switching and connecting unit is called a(n):
None of the above
RS-232C port
communications processor
multiplexer
concentrator
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: multiplexer
Q.
The workspace required for a robot:
depends upon the robot used
must be enclosed by a fence
is not dependent on the application.
is less than that of a human performing the same task
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
any latched data must be done using an external latching relay
None of the above
All of the above
mathematics cannot be performed
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: all of the logic status is maintained in memory
Q.
Software is:
a set of instructions
a programming language
tape input.
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:
a geometric model
a permutation
arithmetic logic
None of the above
an algorithm
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: an algorithm
Q.
The coordinate system used to describe a workpiece:
None of the above
is always two-dimensional
changes from part to part
is defined with respect to a point on the machine
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
Factory workers
Steel factory workers
Robots
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Robots
Q.
Which of the following may be classified as an automation system?
None of the above
numerically controlled machine tools
robotics
automated warehouses
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
A microprocessor is:
an integrated circuit
controlled by a program
relatively inexpensive
None of the above
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
A program language:
is never machine dependent
None of the above
is always machine dependent
All of the above
defines the form of the instruction
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: defines the form of the instruction
Q.
Trend analysis:
None of the above
requires a very expensive system to implement
is used only in financial planning
can improve control system response
is a brand new concept
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: can improve control system response
Q.
The raster CRT eliminates:
None of the above
has no effect
flicker and slow update
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:
None of the above
A set of basic system functions and utilities.
A system for handling user actions.
All of the above
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?
18
None of the above
133.36
149.88
1275.41
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: 133.36
Q.
Which of the following is a graphical input device?
light pen
None of the above
keyboard
mouse
Track ball
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: light pen
Q.
Productivity is defined as:
None of the above
cost per day
cost per unit
output per man-hour of labour
number of items manufactured per day
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: output per man-hour of labour
Q.
The lowest form of computer language is called:
COBOL
FORTRAN
machine language
None of the above
BASIC
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: machine language
Q.
The term used to represent the recycling of unused memory is:
None of the above
diagnostic routine
direct memory access
memory dump
garbage collection
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: garbage collection
Q.
The SKETCHPAD system
All of the above
is expensive because it is sophisticated and make demands on the power and resources of the computer.
is used for interactive Graphics
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.
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
ignoring the situation
automating
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: automating
Q.
A dc servo motor:
None of the above
All of the above
can provide precise position control
uses a tachometer for speed feedback
uses a variable dc voltage for speed control
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
For a type 0 system, the steady-state:
error for a velocity input is always zero
input for acceleration input is always non-zero
None of the above
(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:
will be used in more applications as the technology matures.
is already widely used in industrial controls
All of the above
will never be used in industrial controls
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: will be used in more applications as the technology matures.
Q.
What is the difference between integral and derivative control?
derivative control does not eliminate offset error
None of the above
integral control has slower response to an error signal.
derivative control responds to a change in the rate of change in the error signal
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
None of the above
Plotter
Dot-matrix Printer
Laser Printer
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Plotter
Q.
Resolution in a CRT refers to:
the number of pixels in each square centimeter
the number of phosphor dots that react when hit by the electron beam
the number of addressable elements on the tube
the speed at which the monitor can accept data from the computer
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: the number of addressable elements on the tube
Q.
Which of the following devices could be part of a sensor?
relay
brake
None of the above
clutch.
thermometer
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: thermometer
Q.
A favourable reason for automation is to:
None of the above
perform difficult operations
increase number of operations
raises assembly cost
decrease throughput
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: perform difficult operations
Q.
Direct Numerical Control means:
None of the above
eliminating computers from the manufacturing process
using several computers to control one large machine
complete elimination of a need for a human operator.
using one computer to control several machines
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: using one computer to control several machines
Q.
One advantage of a PC in industrial control is that it:
is very difficult for the inexperienced programmer to understand
has a reliable long life compared to relay logic
All of the above
None 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?
GOTO XOUT
None of the above
All of the above
10001101
ADD 5
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: 10001101
Q.
A flip-flop:
remembers what was previously stored in it
is a sequential logic device
is a combinational logic device
None of the above
(a) and (c)
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
do not leave training manuals unsecured
Verify the reputation of the people installing your system
run regular simulated tests using TARP (testing of Applications Recovery Planes)
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: run regular simulated tests using TARP (testing of Applications Recovery Planes)
Q.
Which method is frequently used, especially in the early stages of design?
The design selection method
The iterative design method
All of the above
The direct 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?
Medical
Cartography
None of the above
Aerospace
Electronics
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Electronics
Q.
The main function(s) of computer in CAD is/are
To serve as an extension to the memory of the designer
To relieve the designer from routine repetitious tasks.
To enhance the analytical and logical power of the designer
None of the above
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 system must make provision for new techniques.
technical assistance must be provided to the user.
None of the above
there should be a common 3-D part description system.
the user must have access to both hardware and software
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: there should be a common 3-D part description system.
Q.
Light sensors:
work in direct sunlight
come in a wide variety of mounting styles
cannot be used a s limit switches.
never use infrared light as light source
None of the above
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 output actuator
a position sensor
an input sensor
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a sequence controller
Q.
Straight-line operations:
None of the above
All of the above
must be parallel to one of the axes of the coordinate system
can include diagonal cuts if they aren't curved
must be limited to two per workpiece
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
Turing test
pyramid
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Gaussian pyramid
Q.
A common way to take x, y coordinates off a drawing is to use a
Tablet
light pen
Direct view storage tube (DVST)
digitiser
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: digitiser
Q.
Operator interaction directly with the CRT is accomplished via:
None of the above
vector scanning
a touch terminal
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
Interpreter
Translator
Communications processor
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: None of the above
Q.
A discrete parts process is:
often encountered in manufacturing
None of the above
the same as a continuous process except a different controller must be used
(b) and (c)
normally a repetitive series of operations
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: the same as a continuous process except a different controller must be used
Q.
Which document sums up the general provisions of purchase, terms and agreement, warranties, and maintenance?
The contract
The purchasing report
None of the above
The project evaluation
The financial report.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: The contract
Q.
The chosen language for the Japanese Fifth-Generation Compu-ter Project is:
LISP
PROLOG
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?
Solid modeling
FEM (Finite Element Modeling)
Wire-frame modeling
None of the above
Surface 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
All of the above
can store a multiple bit binary number
None 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.
Uses an electron gun to continuously flood the surface of the tube.
Creates images on the screen by scanning straight-line vectors between selected points.
None of the above
Makes changes on the image by increasing the anode voltage.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Creates images on the screen by scanning straight-line vectors between selected points.
Q.
Which method uses the design analysis as a method for effecting the design?
The direct method
None of the above
All of the above
The iterative design method
The design selection method
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: The direct method
Q.
Digital signals:
have a frequency measured in units of hertz
can have three possible levels
have a sinusoidal shape.
None of the above
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:
Turing test
None of the above
Gaussian test
McCarthy 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
wire-frame
3-D model
None of the above
surface model
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: wire-frame
Q.
The insect type robot Attila is a more competent version of the robot Genghis an weights 1.7 kg. What is the number of microprocessors carried by its body?
33
15
None of the above
18
10
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: 10
Q.
One of the following is not considered a method of input control in a CAD system.
Plotter
Programmable function box
Touch terminal
None of the above
Joystick
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Plotter
Q.
Plotter accuracy is measured in terms of repeatability and:
intelligence
None of the above
resolution
buffer size
vertical dimension
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: resolution
Q.
If the transient response of a system is overdamped:
None of the above
the value of the output never exceeds the value of the input during the transient period.
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 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:
None of the above
is easier to troubleshoot than standard relay logic
allows faster machine checkout
All of the above
both (a) and (b)
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: both (a) and (b)
Q.
What was the name of the Japanese worker who was killed by an industrial robot at the Akashi plant of Kawasaki Heavy Industries in Japan?
M. Shubhagya
K. Miceni
None of the above
Harun Shimada
Kenji Urada
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Kenji Urada
Q.
A thermistor:
measures temperature
has a voltage output
All of the above
None of the above
is a pressure sensing device
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: measures temperature
Q.
A typical NC system has which of the following components?
None of the above
Tape input
Controller
Machine tool
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Timing using a TM990 micro-computer:
is available on the standard CPU board
both (b) and (c)
None of the above.
require an external timer added by the user
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 Hz
10,000 Hz
None of the above
1,000 Hz
0.001 Hz
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: 1,000 Hz
Q.
VLSI (very large scale integrated circuits) logic:
None of the above
will not be available in this decade
All of the above
means more costly electronic products in the future
will result in lower cost, higher capability electronic equipment
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: will result in lower cost, higher capability electronic equipment
Q.
A semi-continuous operation means:
None of the above
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
a computer is a required part of the machine
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: each operation in a sequence is continuous, but subsequent operations in the sequence may be different.
Q.
Time proportioning control:
cannot use a TM990 micro
is less efficient than normal PID control
a and b above.
None of the above
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 solve a PID process control equation easily
can interface to digital and analog I/O
None of the above
is useful in a continuous process control application
All 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?
Crosshatching
None of the above
Damping
Layering
Drawing/editing
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Damping
Q.
An up/down counter used in a TI510PC has three inputs. Which of the following is not one of them?
Count up
Count down
Count out
None of the above
Reset.
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
All of the above.
physically moving the robot through all the motions it is to repeat
None 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:
automation and tool production
parts and simulation analysis
common parts, problems, and tasks
documentation and analysis
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: common parts, problems, and tasks
Q.
Robots can increase productivity because:
All of the above
production quality is uniform
they do not get tired
they do not take a vacation
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
In the PROLOG language system, facts are manipulated by:
algorithms
rules
None of the above
simulations
memory
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: rules
Q.
The general type of process found in industry is:
discrete parts
batch
All of the above
continuous
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
shading
gray scale
value
None of the above
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
error for a step input is always zero
All of the above
None of the above
input for acceleration input is always non-zero
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
In pen plotters, "resolution" refers to the shortest possible line, but in electrostatic plotters it refers to:
dual-axis tracking
how accurately the plotter returns to a specific point
None of the above
the speed per inch
the number of dots per inch
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: the number of dots per inch
Q.
Most continuous control actuators:
(b) and (c) above
use a 4 to 20 mA current loop input
are used with standard continuous control loop
are of the time proportioning type
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: (b) and (c) above
Q.
CAD/CAM is the inter-relationship between:
manufacturing and marketing
marketing and design
engineering and marketing
None of the above
engineering and manufacturing
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.
it is impossible to write a control program for a machine in any other logic
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: most industrial control personnel are familiar with relay ladder logic diagrams and this is the easiest for them to use
Q.
The program counter:
None of the above
contains the address of the next instruction to be executed
counts the number of instructions that have been executed
is where arithmetic is done in a computer.
decides which program to run
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: contains the address of the next instruction to be executed
Q.
Today's engineers feel that the ultimate solution to the CAD/CAM problem will be
None of the above
Animation
turnkey systems
the microprocessor
development of a more efficient display controller
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: the microprocessor
Q.
The reliability life cycle of a product:
has three distinct rates of failure
cannot be predicted
All of the above
stays constant with environmental conditions
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: has three distinct rates of failure
Q.
The method of solid modeling that defines the topology of faces, edges, and vertics, as well as data that defines the surface in which each face lies is called:
boundary representation
isometric
layering
constructive solid geometry
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: boundary representation
Q.
Which device does the general population associate most with automation?
Flexible manufacturing
Robots
Computer graphics workstation
None of the above
Numerical control machine
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Robots
Q.
Which industry is the leading user of robots?
Automobile industry
Electronic 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
The design selection method
The direct method
All of the above
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?
Input
All of the above
None of the above
Conditional branching
Arithmetic
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
performs on/off control functions in relation to time.
is difficult to program
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?
None of the above
A laser printer
Software
A color monitor
A graphics board
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Software
Q.
Which CAD display configurability allows work without any host support?
Highly intelligent
One with no secondary storage capacity.
None of the above
Medium intelligence
Low intelligence
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Highly intelligent
Q.
The formula for memory capacity is:
MC -2 to the Nth power
MC = N squared.
MC = N/2
MC = 2/N
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: MC -2 to the Nth power
Q.
The accuracy of a pick-and-place robot can be as good as:
+ 0.0005 inches
3%
0.008 inches
None of the above
+ 0.05 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
None of the above
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:
logic
NC tape programming
computer graphics workstation
None of the above
software
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: logic
Q.
Digitizers can be converted from "dumb" to "smart" through the addition of:
a scanner
a microprocessor
an electromagnetic coupling
None of the above
keyboard
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a microprocessor