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Automation System MCQS Questions
Q.
What key hardware item ties a CAD/ CAM system together?
Digitizer
None of the above
Plotter
Mouse
Graphics workstation
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Graphics workstation
Q.
The steady-state error is:
independent of the type of input
None of the above
zero for all inputs to type 1 systems
decreased by increasing gain.
a function of the transient response
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: decreased by increasing gain.
Q.
A pick-and-place manipulator is:
primarily used for large parts handling
None of the above
the most flexible of all robots
capable of point-to-point operation
an intelligent robot
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: capable of point-to-point operation
Q.
Numerical control:
applies only to milling machines
All of the above
is a method for 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:
reduces the host computer workload
provides limited growth potentials for 3-D
reduces the host computer workload and allows more users
has a high cost-performance tradeoff
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: reduces the host computer workload and allows more users
Q.
The three key elements for a graphics workstation include the host processor, display controller, and:
None of the above
digitizer
mouse
CRT
keyboard
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: CRT
Q.
What two disciplines are usually tied by a common data base?
Testing and analysis
Documentation and geometric modeling
Drafting and documentation
Computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing
Q.
The robot:
will be more useful when robot vision is improved significantly
is very primitive at the present
represents the most powerful new industrial automation tool currently on the horizon
None of the above
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Flood guns bombard the phosphor surface of the tube in which one of the following types of CRT technology?
None of the above
Raster scan CRT
Stroke CRT
Refresh-vector CRT
Direct view storage tube
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Direct view storage tube
Q.
The speed at which the monitor accepts data is called:
None of the above
bandwidth
interlacing
response time
scanning
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: bandwidth
Q.
Flexible manufacturing allows for:
quick and inexpensive product changes
automated design
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
None of the above
both a and b
the present overshoot is zero
steady-state will be reached faster than if the system is overdamped
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: both a and b
Q.
Which item best describes a CAM technology?
Geometric modeling
Documentation
Numerical control
Drafting
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Numerical control
Q.
One of the major benefits of using CAD in tool design is that:
there is better coordination in the materials-handling area
it simplifies the trial-and-error method
None of the above
product design represents approximately one-half the engineering costs
tool motions can be checked to see if there is interference between the tool and the object
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: tool motions can be checked to see if there is interference between the tool and the object
Q.
The rectangular boundary around a specific area on the display is called
a view plane
None of the above
a view point
a window
a conic section
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a window
Q.
Today, programmable controllers:
None of the above
are more powerful then the first controllers on the market
can be cost effective even when replacing just a few relays
are relatively low cost compared with the original digital equipment available for industrial control
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Which of the plotters listed below eliminates media size limitations?
Pinch roller
None of the above
Electrostatic
Drum
Flatbed
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Drum
Q.
What is the process lag?
All of the above
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.
The time it takes for the sensor to respond to a changed.
None 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
Remote-terminal processing
Batch mode processing
On-line processing
None of the above
Intelligent terminal 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 integral
Proportional plus derivative
None of the above
Proportional
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Three mode
Q.
Over the last ten years, productivity has risen most rapidly in:
None of the above
Japan
United States
Italy
France
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Japan
Q.
Which part of the system performs the "housekeeping" chores?
translator
compiler
None of the above
operating system
interpreter
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: operating system
Q.
Most current PC CAD systems are used for producing:
solids modeling
circuit simulation
finite element analysis
2-D drawings
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: 2-D drawings
Q.
The addition of _____ can reduce processing time.
An EPROM
None of the above
A buffer
A converter
A co-processor
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: A co-processor
Q.
Programmable controllers:
(a) and (c) above
None of the above
cannot perform functions other than relay logic
are widely used in many different industries
are programmed using relay ladder logic
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 type of data you will input
The hardware you currently own
None of the above
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?
Op amp and an RC network to place the error voltage across the capacitor
All of the above
None of the above
Op amp and resistors
Op amp and a capacitor
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Op amp and a capacitor
Q.
The processing, which normally consists of a small computer with one or more peripheral devices, connected via a high-speed line to the large control computer is known as
On-line processing
Intelligent terminal Processing
None of the above
Batch mode processing
Remote-terminal processing
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Intelligent terminal Processing
Q.
Vision sensors:
can not improve much in the next decade
will remain very costly
All of the above
None of the above
will more closely match the capabilities of the human eye
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: will more closely match the capabilities of the human eye
Q.
Pressure sensors:
use capacitive variations to sense pressure
None of the above
use the piezoresistive effect in strain gauge sensors
All of the above
use an aneroid chamber with a variable resistance output
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
A LISP environment consists of a language, a programming environ-ment, and:
a large address
None of the above
a processor
a set of functions
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:
designed for communications
specifically for PC-board design
concerned with production and control of tool design
None of the above
concerned with management programs
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?
None of the above
Hardware
Driver
Software
Firmware
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Driver
Q.
The main activity(ies) of Designer in CAD is/are:
Control of the design process in information distribution.
None of the above
Application of creativity, ingenuity, and experience.
Organisation of design information
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Microcomputer-based control sys-tems
None of the above
will tend to increase in cost.
All of the above
will just keep their present capability
will have more standard industrial application software available in the future.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: will have more standard industrial application software available in the future.
Q.
The basic difference between broadband and baseband is:
transmission
availability
reliability
capacity
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: capacity
Q.
Having compatibility and commonality in and between vendors' equipment is called:
networking
registration
standardization
None of the above
integration
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: standardization
Q.
The Ziegler-Nichols method:
is a method of control
is a graphical solution method
can be used to determine gain factors of a PI loop
a and b above
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a and b above
Q.
The two major categories of software are: application software and
CAD software
high-level languages
None of the above
UNIX software
system software
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: system software
Q.
High-level languages:
cannot be used with automatic systems.
None of the above
are "procedure-oriented"
require knowledge of the computer design
are very difficult to use
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: are "procedure-oriented"
Q.
A Hall effect switch is usually used to:
sense a vacuum
None of the above
measure voltage
measure temperature
sense the presence of a magnetic object.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: sense the presence of a magnetic object.
Q.
Robots consist of three basic components; power supply, control (memory) console, and:
None of the above
coaxial cable
software
mechanical unit (arm)
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
None of the above
an editor
an interpreter
a compiler
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a communications processor
Q.
What two methods are available to build electronic continuous control?
None of the above
Analog and mechanical
Pneumatic and analog
Analog and digital
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Analog and digital
Q.
A servo controlled robot:
stop only at fixed points on each axis
can accelerate
must be hydraulically driven
must be electrically driven
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?
None of the above
Machine language
Assembly language
All of the above
FORTRAN
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: FORTRAN
Q.
A technique for displaying applications where complex 3-D geometric are required for the exteror shall of a product is called:
2-D modeling
solid modeling
None of the above
surface modeling
3-D modeling
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: surface modeling
Q.
Sensors:
are easily developed
are not important in automation
probably will not improve over the next decade
None of the above
will be much smarter and more sophisticated in the future
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: will be much smarter and more sophisticated in the future
Q.
The output of a thermocouple is:
a current
a voltage
a resistance
a capacitance
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a voltage
Q.
CAE and CAM are linked through:
None of the above
NC tape programming and automated design
parts production and testing
a common data base and communications system
assembly automation and tool production.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a common data base and communications system
Q.
The power source that drives the manipulator can be:
electric
hydraulic
None of the above
pneumatic
All of the above
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
All of the above.
an automated assembly line
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: an automated assembly line
Q.
A venturi tube:
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
is made only of metal
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: can be used to measure gas or liquid flow rates
Q.
The linking of PCs with a communi-cations system is referred to as:
networking
streaming
turnkey systems
workstations
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: networking
Q.
An assembly language instruction:
corresponds to one computer operation
does not require knowledge of the computer design
None of the above
All of the above
is written in ones and zeros
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: corresponds to one computer operation
Q.
Historically, central systems were used because:
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
I/O address bus
None of the above
output data bus
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: memory data bus
Q.
Flat panel displays are based on what type of technology?
RGB monitor
Very large-scale integration (VLSI)
None of the above
Direct view storage tube
Solid state
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Solid state
Q.
The heart of automation technology is.
robots
control
None of the above
computers
sensors
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: computers
Q.
Which of the following elements can be used with a TI510 FC?
Metronome
Drum timer
Cymbal timer
Flashing light
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Drum timer
Q.
An encoder:
None of the above
converts an input to a binary number
converts a binary number to a decimal number.
can have only four keys
is used to send telegraph signals
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: converts an input to a binary number
Q.
How is the integral mode implemented on a digital controller?
All of the above
the digital controller cannot handle integral mode
the error 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?
Line Editor
Macro and symbol Editor
None of the above
Point Editor
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
A solenoid:
None of the above
is spring operated
is widely used in industrial automation
is related to an aneroid
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:
None of the above
more self diagnostics of the machine operation
simpler mechanical hardware
faster cycle time
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Programming languages currently available for robots:
require training
may be point-to-point languages
may allow primitive motion
None of the above
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Which of the following represents a conditional branching instruction?
BGT LOOPS
JMP MOTOR
None of the above
GOTO 50
X = 5 + Y
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: BGT LOOPS
Q.
The two types of relays in a PC are:
a control relay and a retentive relay
None of the above
an output relay and a control relay
All of the above
a retentive relay and a non-retentive relay
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: an output relay and a control relay
Q.
A stepping motor;
can index positional movement.
has a speed proportional to voltage input
None of the above
is a good choice where continuous rotation is needed
has a commutator
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 loss of jobs.
a net increase in jobs.
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a net increase in jobs.
Q.
The physical arrangement of equipment in a network is called:
logic
queuing
pairing
topology
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?
1961
1967
None of the above
1963
1960
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
provide an extra workstation
establish a user forum program
stock critical spare parts
both b and c
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: both b and c
Q.
The electronic component that has been the key to recent developments in automation is the:
integrated circuit
transistor
None of the above
improved vacuum tube
diode
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: integrated circuit
Q.
Two of the major processing languages are PROLOG and:
LISP
COBOL
Pascal
None of the above
BASIC
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: LISP
Q.
Which type of digitizer measures a wave traveling at the speed of sound?
Electrostatic
None of the above
Digitizing sr amer
Caparitive
Sonic
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Sonic
Q.
The three different types of pen plotter technology are flatbed, drum, and:
electrostatic
pinch roller
None of the above
thermal
impact
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: pinch roller
Q.
An operating system:
can help reduce software development time
All of the above
provides ability for other programmers to understand the software structure
is useless in most control applications
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: can help reduce software development time
Q.
Stepping motors:
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
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Who made the statement "if a robot can do a job, a person should not be doing it"?
Ron Albo of Shugart Associates, California
Prof. Meredith Turing, London University
None ,of the above
Prof. F. A. Fisher of Britain
John Smith, USA
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Ron Albo of Shugart Associates, California
Q.
The axis of movement of a robot may include:
elbow rotation
None of the above
All of the above
Wrist rotation
X-Y coordinate motion
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
None of the above
Digitiser
Tablet
Mouse
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Tablet
Q.
The first industrial robot for commercial uses was installed in a Japanese plant at Toyota Automatic Loom Company, the parent company of the Toyota Automobile Group. When did this robot go into operation?
Jun-65
Apr-70
None of the above
Nov-66
Dec-67
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?
Dimension and Alphanumeric mode
Live and Rectangle mode
None of the above
All 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:
refresh rate
stroke rate
bandwidth
None of the above
resolution
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
to copy the program into PROMs and install the PROMs in the system
by setting bit switches on the central CPU
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:
None of the above
All of the above
may have a gripping action
is the robot "hand"
can be an actual tool
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
None of the above
accuracy of the robot
complexity of the task it can perform.
speed of movement
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: complexity of the task it can perform.
Q.
What Is a process variable?
A controlled variable
All of the above
A manipulated variable
A process parameter that changes value
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
A continuous process is:
None of the above
used only for simple tasks
self-contained in that raw materials enter the process and an identifiable products exits the process.
one that never shuts down
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:
uses the principle of feedback
can be used to subtract two or more signals
None of the above
All of the above
can be used to sum two or more signals
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
The computer graphics system called SKETCHPAD was demonstrated at
None of the above
Cranfield Institute of Technology, London, 1962
Imperial college of Science and Technology, London, 1973
University of Aston, Birmingham, 1960
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:
demand for higher wages
the Vietnam War
None of the above
social unrest
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:
None of the above
500
(b) and (c)
# 50000
SUBA
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: SUBA
Q.
The APT (automatically progra-mmed tools) language is used with:
numerical controlled machines.
programmable controllers
drafting systems
large automation systems
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: numerical controlled machines.
Q.
A proportional plus integral contro-ller can:
has no transient response
None of the above
both (b) and (c)
can compensate for lag
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:
error for a velocity input is always zero
(a) and (c)
None 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: (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:
have a very short infant mortality period
All of the above
None of the above
are less reliable than electro
usually have a very short MTBF (mean time between failure)
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: have a very short infant mortality period
Q.
What prevents a robotic instrument from running into other objects?
functional manipulators
memory
negative image
None of the above
sensory devices
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: sensory devices
Q.
Which of the following devices would be classified as a robot by the Robot Institute of America?
Pick-and-place manipulator
None of the above
Automobile
All of the above
Artificial hand
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)
None of the above
without regard to country of manufacturer.
that offer the best quality for the least money.
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
MIS manager
marketing manager
None of the above
finance manager
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: MIS manager
Q.
Most industrial control applications:
must have the process specified correctly to be successful
can be done more reliably using solid-state methods
All of the above
None of the above
can be solved using more than one method of control
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 separate signal
using an in-line gun arrangement with a solid metal mesh
having each electron gun controlled by a composite signal
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: having each electron gun controlled by separate signal
Q.
Compared to humans, machines:
can make more complex decisions based on unexpected circumstances
None of the above
can work in harsher environments
(a) and (c)
make fewer errors
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 another name for a computer
is a CPU in integrated circuit form
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: (a) and (c)
Q.
Several objectives are required to achieve a successful data base management program. These are availability of data, quality of data, and
compatibility of data
None of the above
desirability of data
up-to-date 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:
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
None of the above
All of the above
a mathematically oriented language
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a mathematically oriented language
Q.
When of the following produces the best quality graphics reproduction?
Ink jet printers
Laser printers
Plotters
None of the above
Dot metric 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?
RGB monitor
A co-processor
A graphics cable
A graphics board
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: A graphics board
Q.
Actuators are used to:
activate a chemical
None of the above
sense an object
make a mechanical movement
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: make a mechanical movement
Q.
An aneroid barometer
can measure only atmospheric pressure
is very unreliable
can be used to measure gas or liquid flow rates
measures pressure by sensing deflection of an evacuated chambers.
None of the above
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
reduces costs
improves reliability
All of the above
None of the above
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
concentrator
communications processor
RS-232C port
multiplexer
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: multiplexer
Q.
The workspace required for a robot:
None of the above
is not dependent on the application.
is less than that of a human performing the same task
depends upon the robot used
must be enclosed by a fence
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: depends upon the robot used
Q.
In the operation of a programmable controller:
mathematics cannot be performed
None of the above
All of the above
any latched data must be done using an external latching relay
all of the logic status is maintained in memory
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: all of the logic status is maintained in memory
Q.
Software is:
tape input.
None of the above
a programming language
a set of instructions
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
arithmetic logic
a permutation
an algorithm
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: an algorithm
Q.
The coordinate system used to describe a workpiece:
changes from part to part
None of the above
All of the above
is defined with respect to a point on the machine
is always two-dimensional
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: is defined with respect to a point on the machine
Q.
Who are called steel collar workers?
Factory workers
Steel factory workers
Office clerks
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?
All of the above
numerically controlled machine tools
automated warehouses
robotics
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
A microprocessor is:
None of the above
relatively inexpensive
controlled by a program
All of the above
an integrated circuit
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
A program language:
defines the form of the instruction
is always machine dependent
None of the above
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:
requires a very expensive system to implement
is used only in financial planning
is a brand new concept
can improve control system response
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: can improve control system response
Q.
The raster CRT eliminates:
None of the above
flicker only
flicker and slow update
has no effect
slow update 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 set of basic system functions and utilities.
None of the above
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?
149.88
None of the above
1275.41
18
133.36
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: 133.36
Q.
Which of the following is a graphical input device?
None of the above
light pen
Track ball
keyboard
mouse
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: light pen
Q.
Productivity is defined as:
cost per unit
None of the above
cost per day
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:
FORTRAN
BASIC
machine language
None of the above
COBOL
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: machine language
Q.
The term used to represent the recycling of unused memory is:
garbage collection
diagnostic routine
direct memory access
None of the above
memory dump
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: garbage collection
Q.
The SKETCHPAD system
is used for interactive Graphics
consisted of an cathode-ray oscilloscope driven by a Lincoln Tx2 computer where by graphical information was displayed on the screen.
is expensive because it is sophisticated and make demands on the power and resources of the computer.
None of the above
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
In order to combat foreign competition, U.S. companies are:
ignoring the situation
None of the above
seeking import tariffs
decreasing the salaries
automating
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: automating
Q.
A dc servo motor:
uses a variable dc voltage for speed control
All of the above
None of the above
uses a tachometer for speed feedback
can provide precise position control
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
For a type 0 system, the steady-state:
error for a step input is always zero
error for a velocity input is always zero
input for acceleration input is always non-zero
None of the above
(a) and (c)
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: input for acceleration input is always non-zero
Q.
Speech recognition:
will be used in more applications as the technology matures.
All of the above
None of the above
is already widely used in industrial controls
will never be used in industrial controls
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: will be used in more applications as the technology matures.
Q.
What is the difference between integral and derivative control?
derivative control responds to a change in the rate of change in the error signal
None of the above
derivative control does not eliminate offset error
integral control has slower response to an 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?
Plotter
Line Printer
None of the above
Dot-matrix Printer
Laser Printer
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Plotter
Q.
Resolution in a CRT refers to:
the number of addressable elements on the tube
the number of phosphor dots that react when hit by the electron beam
the speed at which the monitor can accept data from the computer
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?
relay
brake
clutch.
None of the above
thermometer
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: thermometer
Q.
A favourable reason for automation is to:
None of the above
decrease throughput
increase number of operations
raises assembly cost
perform difficult operations
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: perform difficult operations
Q.
Direct Numerical Control means:
complete elimination of a need for a human operator.
using one computer to control several machines
eliminating computers from the manufacturing process
using several computers to control one large machine
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: using one computer to control several machines
Q.
One advantage of a PC in industrial control is that it:
has a reliable long life compared to relay logic
None of the above
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
ADD 5
GOTO XOUT
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: 10001101
Q.
A flip-flop:
is a sequential logic device
None of the above
is a combinational logic device
remembers what was previously stored in it
(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.
None of the above
Mechanical engineering design
Animation and graphic design
Structural engineering design and Electronic circuit design
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
There are several procedures you can implement to provide maximum security. The most important of these is:
do not leave training manuals unsecured
None of the above
do not allow unbonded service people to work on your equipment
Verify the reputation of the people installing your system
run regular simulated tests using TARP (testing of Applications Recovery Planes)
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: run regular simulated tests using TARP (testing of Applications Recovery Planes)
Q.
Which method is frequently used, especially in the early stages of design?
The direct method
The design selection method
The iterative design method
None of the above
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: The iterative design method
Q.
The greatest change as a result of CAD/CAM is taking place in which industry?
Aerospace
Medical
Cartography
Electronics
None of the above
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
All of the above
To relieve the designer from routine repetitious tasks.
None of the above
To enhance the analytical and logical power of the designer
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
A common data base is one requisite for converting CAD and CAM to CIM. Another is that:
there should be a common 3-D part description system.
the system must make provision for new techniques.
technical assistance must be provided to the user.
None of the above
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:
None of the above
never use infrared light as light source
cannot be used a s limit switches.
come in a wide variety of mounting styles
work in direct sunlight
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: come in a wide variety of mounting styles
Q.
A drum timer is a good example of:
an output actuator
a sequence controller
a position sensor
an input sensor
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a sequence controller
Q.
Straight-line operations:
can include diagonal cuts if they aren't curved
None of the above
must be parallel to one of the axes of the coordinate system
must be limited to two per workpiece
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: must be parallel to one of the axes of the coordinate system
Q.
Localizing an object in an image and selectively analyzing the object in a series of redundant layers is referred to as the:
Turing test
pyramid
None of the above
Maxwell pyramid
Gaussian 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
light pen
None of the above
Direct view storage tube (DVST)
digitiser
Tablet
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
Interpreter
Translator
None of the above
Communications processor
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: None of the above
Q.
A discrete parts process is:
None of the above
normally a repetitive series of operations
(b) and (c)
often encountered in manufacturing
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?
The purchasing report
None of the above
The project evaluation
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:
FORTRAN
None of the above
LISP
PROLOG
COBOL
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
Wire-frame modeling
None of the above
Surface modeling
FEM (Finite Element Modeling)
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Solid modeling
Q.
The parallel register:
can store a multiple bit binary number
None of the above
is erased after a word is read fromit
All of the above
uses R-S flip-flops
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?
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.
The beam constantly travels across the screen to turn on/off a series of pixels.
Makes changes on the image by increasing the anode voltage.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Creates images on the screen by scanning straight-line vectors between selected points.
Q.
Which method uses the design analysis as a method for effecting the design?
All of the above
The design selection method
None of the above
The iterative design method
The direct method
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: The direct method
Q.
Digital signals:
have a frequency measured in units of hertz
None of the above
can have three possible levels
have a sinusoidal shape.
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:
Boolean test
Gaussian test
McCarthy test
Turing test
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Turing test
Q.
A display of a volume model that shows all of its edges is called a:
surface model
3-D model
solid model
wire-frame
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: wire-frame
Q.
The insect type robot Attila is a more competent version of the robot Genghis an weights 1.7 kg. What is the number of microprocessors carried by its body?
15
None of the above
10
33
18
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: 10
Q.
One of the following is not considered a method of input control in a CAD system.
Joystick
Programmable function box
Touch terminal
None of the above
Plotter
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Plotter
Q.
Plotter accuracy is measured in terms of repeatability and:
intelligence
None of the above
vertical dimension
buffer size
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 stabilizes.
the value of the output never exceeds the value of the input during the transient period.
All of the above
None of the above
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
All of the above
will vary depending on the language used
must be slower than the fastest mechanical operation that is to be controlled
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:
allows faster machine checkout
All of the above
is easier to troubleshoot than standard relay logic
None 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?
Kenji Urada
M. Shubhagya
Harun Shimada
None of the above
K. Miceni
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Kenji Urada
Q.
A thermistor:
measures temperature
None of the above
All of the above
is a pressure sensing device
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?
Tape input
Controller
All of the above
Machine tool
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Timing using a TM990 micro-computer:
require an external timer added by the user
can be handled in software
is available on the standard CPU board
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
0.001 Hz
10 Hz
None of the above
10,000 Hz
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: 1,000 Hz
Q.
VLSI (very large scale integrated circuits) logic:
means more costly electronic products in the future
All of the above
None of the above
will not be available in this decade
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:
coffee breaks are allowed for the operator
each operation in a sequence is continuous, but subsequent operations in the sequence may be different.
a computer is a required part of the machine
the operation is continuous each shift, but stops between shifts
None of the above
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
can be used on a PM550 programmable process controller
cannot use a TM990 micro
is less efficient than normal PID control
a and b above.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: can be used on a PM550 programmable process controller
Q.
A process controller:
is useful in a continuous process control application
can solve a PID process control equation easily
can interface to digital and analog I/O
None of the above
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?
Drawing/editing
Crosshatching
None of the above
Layering
Damping
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Damping
Q.
An up/down counter used in a TI510PC has three inputs. Which of the following is not one of them?
Count up
Count out
Count down
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:
None of the above
walking through your suggested procedure with your supervisor prior to programming
moving the robot from one location to another
physically moving the robot through all the motions it is to repeat
All of the above.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: physically moving the robot through all the motions it is to repeat
Q.
Group technology brings together and organizes:
None of the above
parts and simulation analysis
automation and tool production
common parts, problems, and tasks
documentation and analysis
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: common parts, problems, and tasks
Q.
Robots can increase productivity because:
None of the above
they do not get tired
All of the above
production quality is uniform
they do not take a vacation
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
In the PROLOG language system, facts are manipulated by:
memory
simulations
rules
algorithms
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: rules
Q.
The general type of process found in industry is:
discrete parts
continuous
None of the above
batch
All 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:
value
metamer
None of the above
shading
gray scale
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: value
Q.
For a type 2 system, the steady-state:
input for acceleration input is always non-zero
All of the above
error for a velocity input is always zero
error for a step input is always zero
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
In pen plotters, "resolution" refers to the shortest possible line, but in electrostatic plotters it refers to:
None of the above
how accurately the plotter returns to a specific point
the speed per inch
dual-axis tracking
the number of dots per inch
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: the number of dots per inch
Q.
Most continuous control actuators:
use a 4 to 20 mA current loop input
are of the time proportioning type
(b) and (c) above
None of the above
are used with standard continuous control loop
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: (b) and (c) above
Q.
CAD/CAM is the inter-relationship between:
engineering and manufacturing
None of the above
marketing and design
manufacturing and marketing
engineering 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
All of the above
it is impossible to write a control program for a machine in any other logic
it is the best industrial control language ever developed.
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
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
decides which program to run
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: contains the address of the next instruction to be executed
Q.
Today's engineers feel that the ultimate solution to the CAD/CAM problem will be
the microprocessor
Animation
None of the above
development of a more efficient display controller
turnkey systems
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
None of the above
stays constant with environmental conditions
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: has three distinct rates of failure
Q.
The method of solid modeling that defines the topology of faces, edges, and vertics, as well as data that defines the surface in which each face lies is called:
isometric
layering
None of the above
constructive solid geometry
boundary representation
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: boundary representation
Q.
Which device does the general population associate most with automation?
Numerical control machine
None of the above
Flexible manufacturing
Robots
Computer graphics workstation
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Robots
Q.
Which industry is the leading user of robots?
Electronic industry
Shipping industry
None of the above
Automobile industry
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 direct method
The design selection method
None of the above
The iterative design method
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: The iterative design method
Q.
Which of the following are kinds of instructions?
All of the above
Conditional branching
Arithmetic
Input
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
A sequence controller:
is difficult to program
performs on/off control functions in relation to time.
None of the above
is no longer in widespread use
is a mechanical only controller
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: performs on/off control functions in relation to time.
Q.
What is required to enable the PC to emulate a graphics terminal?
A graphics board
A color monitor
None of the above
Software
A laser printer
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Software
Q.
Which CAD display configurability allows work without any host support?
Highly intelligent
Low intelligence
None of the above
Medium intelligence
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.
MC = 2/N
None of the above
MC -2 to the Nth power
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:
None of the above
+ 0.0005 inches
+ 0.05 inches
0.008 inches
3%
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: + 0.0005 inches
Q.
A disadvantage of Numerical Control (NC) is:
the computer is not reliable
None of the above
the tape and tape reader are not reliable
one operator is needed for each machine.
the machine tool can easily overheat
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: the tape and tape reader are not reliable
Q.
Four basic elements are required for an automated machine tool or production process. They are: input interface, memory, output interface and:
computer graphics workstation
logic
NC tape programming
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 microprocessor
an electromagnetic coupling
None of the above
keyboard
a scanner
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a microprocessor