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Automation System MCQS Questions
Q.
What key hardware item ties a CAD/ CAM system together?
Plotter
Mouse
Digitizer
None of the above
Graphics workstation
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Graphics workstation
Q.
The steady-state error is:
a function of the transient response
independent of the type of input
zero for all inputs to type 1 systems
None of the above
decreased by increasing gain.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: decreased by increasing gain.
Q.
A pick-and-place manipulator is:
capable of point-to-point operation
primarily used for large parts handling
the most flexible of all robots
None of the above
an intelligent robot
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: capable of point-to-point operation
Q.
Numerical control:
is a method for producing an exact number of parts per hour
applies only to milling machines
is a method for controlling the operation of a machine by means of a set of instructions
None of the above
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: is a method for controlling the operation of a machine by means of a set of instructions
Q.
The use of specialized workstations:
reduces the host computer workload
None of the above
provides limited growth potentials for 3-D
reduces the host computer workload and allows more users
has a high cost-performance tradeoff
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:
mouse
keyboard
CRT
None of the above
digitizer
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: CRT
Q.
What two disciplines are usually tied by a common data base?
None of the above
Testing and analysis
Computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing
Drafting and documentation
Documentation and geometric modeling
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
None of the above
represents the most powerful new industrial automation tool currently on the horizon
All of the above
is very primitive at the present
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Flood guns bombard the phosphor surface of the tube in which one of the following types of CRT technology?
None of the above
Refresh-vector CRT
Raster scan CRT
Stroke 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:
scanning
interlacing
bandwidth
None of the above
response time
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: bandwidth
Q.
Flexible manufacturing allows for:
automated design
factory management
quick and inexpensive product changes
tool design and tool production
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: quick and inexpensive product changes
Q.
If the transient response is under damped:
None of the above
the present overshoot is zero
both a and b
the value of the output will exceed the value of the input at times during the transient period
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?
Numerical control
Drafting
None of the above
Documentation
Geometric modeling
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Numerical control
Q.
One of the major benefits of using CAD in tool design is that:
it simplifies the trial-and-error method
there is better coordination in the materials-handling area
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
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 view plane
a window
None of the above
a conic section
a view point
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a window
Q.
Today, programmable controllers:
All of the above
None of the above
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
are more powerful then the first controllers on the market
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
Drum
None of the above
Flatbed
Electrostatic
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Drum
Q.
What is the process lag?
All of the above
None 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.
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
None of the above
On-line processing
Intelligent terminal Processing
Batch mode 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:
Italy
None of the above
France
United States
Japan
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Japan
Q.
Which part of the system performs the "housekeeping" chores?
translator
compiler
operating system
None of the above
interpreter
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: operating system
Q.
Most current PC CAD systems are used for producing:
None of the above
2-D drawings
finite element analysis
circuit simulation
solids modeling
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: 2-D drawings
Q.
The addition of _____ can reduce processing time.
A converter
A buffer
None of the above
A co-processor
An EPROM
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: A co-processor
Q.
Programmable controllers:
(a) and (c) above
are widely used in many different industries
are programmed using relay ladder logic
cannot perform functions other than relay 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 application for which it will be used
The hardware you currently own
The cost
The type of data you will input
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: The application for which it will be used
Q.
How is the integral mode implemented using analog methods?
Op amp and a capacitor
Op amp and an RC network to place the error voltage across the capacitor
Op amp and resistors
None of the above
All 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
None of the above
Batch mode processing
Intelligent terminal Processing
Remote-terminal processing
On-line processing
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Intelligent terminal Processing
Q.
Vision sensors:
can not improve much in the next decade
All of the above
None of the above
will more closely match the capabilities of the human eye
will remain very costly
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: will more closely match the capabilities of the human eye
Q.
Pressure sensors:
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:
None of the above
a set of functions
a large address
random-access storage
a processor
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
None of the above
concerned with management programs
concerned with production and control of tool design
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: concerned with production and control of tool design
Q.
Which of the following is required for a plotter to perform specific commands?
Hardware
Firmware
None of the above
Driver
Software
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Driver
Q.
The main activity(ies) of Designer in CAD is/are:
All of the above
Organisation of design information
Application of creativity, ingenuity, and experience.
None 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
will just keep their present capability
All of the above
will tend to increase in cost.
None of the above
will have more standard industrial application software available in the future.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: will have more standard industrial application software available in the future.
Q.
The basic difference between broadband and baseband is:
availability
reliability
transmission
None of the above
capacity
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
integration
networking
registration
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: standardization
Q.
The Ziegler-Nichols method:
can be used to determine gain factors of a PI loop
is a graphical solution method
a and b above
is a method of control
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
UNIX software
CAD software
system software
high-level languages
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: system software
Q.
High-level languages:
are very difficult to use
are "procedure-oriented"
None of the above
cannot be used with automatic systems.
require knowledge of the computer design
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: are "procedure-oriented"
Q.
A Hall effect switch is usually used to:
sense a vacuum
measure temperature
sense the presence of a magnetic object.
None of the above
measure voltage
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: sense the presence of a magnetic object.
Q.
Robots consist of three basic components; power supply, control (memory) console, and:
coaxial cable
mechanical unit (arm)
microcomputer
software
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: mechanical unit (arm)
Q.
The device that assembles groups of characters into complete messages prior to their entering the CPU is called:
a compiler
an editor
a communications processor
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?
None of the above
Analog and mechanical
Analog and digital
All of the above
Pneumatic and analog
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Analog and digital
Q.
A servo controlled robot:
can accelerate
must be electrically driven
stop only at fixed points on each axis
must be hydraulically 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?
FORTRAN
None of the above
Machine language
All of the above
Assembly language
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
are easily developed
are not important in automation
will be much smarter and more sophisticated in the future
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: will be much smarter and more sophisticated in the future
Q.
The output of a thermocouple is:
None of the above
a current
a capacitance
a resistance
a voltage
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a voltage
Q.
CAE and CAM are linked through:
parts production and testing
a common data base and communications system
NC tape programming and automated design
None of the above
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:
All of the above
electric
pneumatic
None of the above
hydraulic
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
A flexible manufacturing system may be:
expensive to alter
All of the above.
None of the above
very difficult to change when new products are introduced
an automated assembly line
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: an automated assembly line
Q.
A venturi tube:
can be used to measure gas or liquid flow rates
is extremely difficult to use
is made only of metal
None of the above
measures the presence of a liquid
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
networking
workstations
None of the above
turnkey systems
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: networking
Q.
An assembly language instruction:
corresponds to one computer operation
All of the above
None of the above
does not require knowledge of the computer design
is written in ones and zeros
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: corresponds to one computer operation
Q.
Historically, central systems were used because:
memory was very expensive
None of the above
semiconductor memory was not available
memory consumed a large amount of power
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
output data bus
memory data bus
None of the above
I/O address bus
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: memory data bus
Q.
Flat panel displays are based on what type of technology?
Direct view storage tube
Very large-scale integration (VLSI)
RGB monitor
None of the above
Solid state
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Solid state
Q.
The heart of automation technology is.
computers
robots
sensors
None of the above
control
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: computers
Q.
Which of the following elements can be used with a TI510 FC?
None of the above
Drum timer
Metronome
Cymbal timer
Flashing light
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Drum timer
Q.
An encoder:
is used to send telegraph signals
converts a binary number to a decimal number.
can have only four keys
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 signal is summed over a discrete time interval and accumulated by the controller
the digital controller cannot handle integral mode
the error is divided into discrete amounts
None of the above
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: the error signal is summed over a discrete time interval and accumulated by the controller
Q.
Which of the following editor(s) is(are) incorporated into general CAD system?
Macro and symbol Editor
None of the above
Point Editor
All of the above
Line Editor
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
A solenoid:
is spring operated
is widely used in industrial automation
is related to an aneroid
can be used only in de circuits
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: is widely used in industrial automation
Q.
Using a microcomputer as a controller allows:
simpler mechanical hardware
All of the above
more self diagnostics of the machine operation
faster cycle time
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Programming languages currently available for robots:
may be point-to-point languages
may allow primitive motion
require training
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?
X = 5 + Y
GOTO 50
JMP MOTOR
BGT LOOPS
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: BGT LOOPS
Q.
The two types of relays in a PC are:
All of the above
a retentive relay and a non-retentive relay
a control relay and a retentive relay
None of the above
an output relay and a control relay
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: an output relay and a control relay
Q.
A stepping motor;
is a good choice where continuous rotation is needed
has a speed proportional to voltage input
has a commutator
can index positional movement.
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: can index positional movement.
Q.
Automation normally means:
no change in jobs.
All of the above
None of the above
a net loss of jobs.
a net increase in jobs.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a net increase in jobs.
Q.
The physical arrangement of equipment in a network is called:
queuing
logic
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
1963
1960
None of the above
1967
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
stock critical spare parts
establish a user forum program
both b and c
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: both b and c
Q.
The electronic component that has been the key to recent developments in automation is the:
transistor
None of the above
diode
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:
BASIC
Pascal
None of the above
COBOL
LISP
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
Caparitive
Digitizing sr amer
Sonic
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
pinch roller
thermal
impact
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: pinch roller
Q.
An operating system:
All of the above
can help reduce software development time
None of the above
provides ability for other programmers to understand the software structure
is useless in most control applications
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: can help reduce software development time
Q.
Stepping motors:
can run both clockwise and counterclockwise
do not require commutators
All of the above
can run at varying speeds
can be built to index different amounts by changing the pole configuration
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Who made the statement "if a robot can do a job, a person should not be doing it"?
Ron Albo of Shugart Associates, California
Prof. F. A. Fisher of Britain
Prof. Meredith Turing, London University
John Smith, USA
None ,of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Ron Albo of Shugart Associates, California
Q.
The axis of movement of a robot may include:
Wrist rotation
elbow rotation
X-Y coordinate 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 is often used as an alternative to the light pen or in association with storage tube displays?
Track ball
Tablet
None of the above
Digitiser
Mouse
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Tablet
Q.
The first industrial robot for commercial uses was installed in a Japanese plant at Toyota Automatic Loom Company, the parent company of the Toyota Automobile Group. When did this robot go into operation?
None of the above
Nov-66
Jun-65
Apr-70
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?
Arc and Circle mode
Live and Rectangle mode
None of the above
All of the above
Dimension and Alphanumeric 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
resolution
None of the above
bandwidth
stroke rate
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: refresh rate
Q.
A way to transfer programs to a central system is:
All of the above
by setting bit switches on the central CPU
None of the above
to copy the program into PROMs and install the PROMs in the system
to develop the program on the actual system only
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:
All of the above
may have a gripping action
None of the above
can be an actual tool
is the robot "hand"
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
The difference between a high-technology and a medium-technology robot is the:
accuracy of the robot
complexity of the task it can perform.
range of motion of the robot
None of the above
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
A manipulated variable
A process parameter that changes value
None of the above
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
A continuous process is:
one that never shuts down
None of the above
self-contained in that raw materials enter the process and an identifiable products exits the process.
used only with analog controllers.
used only for simple tasks
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: self-contained in that raw materials enter the process and an identifiable products exits the process.
Q.
An operational amplifier:
uses the principle of feedback
None of the above
can be used to subtract two or more signals
can be used to sum two or more signals
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
The computer graphics system called SKETCHPAD was demonstrated at
Cranfield Institute of Technology, London, 1962
University of Aston, Birmingham, 1960
None of the above
Imperial college of Science and Technology, London, 1973
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:
advances in electronics
social unrest
demand for higher wages
the Vietnam War
None of the above
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
(b) and (c)
# 50000
SUBA
500
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: SUBA
Q.
The APT (automatically progra-mmed tools) language is used with:
programmable controllers
large automation systems
numerical controlled machines.
None of the above
drafting systems
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
can compensate for lag
can increase the system type
both (b) and (c)
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: both (b) and (c)
Q.
For a type 1 system, the steady-state:
(a) and (c)
error for a velocity input is always zero
error for a step input is always zero
input for acceleration input is always non-zero
None of the above
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?
Walk-through
None of the above
Software program
Set mechanical stops
(a) and (c)
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: (a) and (c)
Q.
Semiconductor devices:
are less reliable than electro
have a very short infant mortality period
All of the above
usually have a very short MTBF (mean time between failure)
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: have a very short infant mortality period
Q.
What prevents a robotic instrument from running into other objects?
negative image
sensory devices
None of the above
memory
functional manipulators
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: sensory devices
Q.
Which of the following devices would be classified as a robot by the Robot Institute of America?
Artificial hand
None of the above
Pick-and-place manipulator
All of the above
Automobile
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Pick-and-place manipulator
Q.
In general, American buyers will purchase goods:
that offer the best quality for the least money.
that are made in America, even at higher costs.
without regard to country of manufacturer.
(a) and (c)
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: (a) and (c)
Q.
The ideal solution is to have a system coordinator who will interface with the engineering and manufacturing managers, as well as the:
finance manager
marketing manager
None of the above
president
MIS manager
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: MIS manager
Q.
Most industrial control applications:
None of the above
All of the above
can be solved using more than one method of control
must have the process specified correctly to be successful
can be done more reliably using solid-state methods
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
In raster-scan colour monitors, colour can be intensified by:
having each electron gun controlled by a composite signal
having each electron gun controlled by separate signal
using an in-line gun arrangement with a solid metal mesh
grouping the phosphor dots in a circular pattern
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
(a) and (c)
None of the above
make fewer errors
can work in harsher environments
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: (a) and (c)
Q.
A microprocessor:
None of the above
executes a program of instructions
is a CPU in integrated circuit form
(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
None of the above
transmission of data
compatibility of data
up-to-date data
desirability of data
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: up-to-date data
Q.
When one must sell a project to management, the most important document he or she can produce is a:
method for financing the project
procedure for purchase
None of the above
summary of the problem
project evaluation
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: project evaluation
Q.
FORTRAN is:
machine dependent
None of the above
a medium-level language
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?
None of the above
Dot metric printers
Laser printers
Ink jet printers
Plotters
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Plotters
Q.
What kind of capability is required if one plans to interface with a plotter or printer?
RGB monitor
A graphics cable
A graphics board
None of the above
A co-processor
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: A graphics board
Q.
Actuators are used to:
None of the above
All of the above
make a mechanical movement
sense an object
activate a chemical
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
None of the above
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:
improves reliability
All of the above
increases yield
reduces costs
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Computer-based controllers:
(a) and (c) above
are very flexible
are very difficult to change
should be built in a modular fashion wherever possible
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: (a) and (c) above
Q.
The hardware device Jhat acts as both a switching and connecting unit is called a(n):
RS-232C port
communications processor
multiplexer
concentrator
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: multiplexer
Q.
The workspace required for a robot:
is less than that of a human performing the same task
depends upon the robot used
None of the above
is not dependent on the application.
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.
printer output
a programming language
a set of instructions
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a set of instructions
Q.
A set of well-defined procedures based on mathematical and geometric formulas for solving a problem in a finite number of steps is called:
arithmetic logic
None of the above
an algorithm
a permutation
a geometric model
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: an algorithm
Q.
The coordinate system used to describe a workpiece:
All of the above
is defined with respect to a point on the machine
changes from part to part
is always two-dimensional
None 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?
Steel factory workers
Factory workers
Robots
Office clerks
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
automated warehouses
robotics
numerically controlled machine tools
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
A microprocessor is:
controlled by a program
All of the above
relatively inexpensive
None of the above
an integrated circuit
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
A program language:
None of the above
is always machine dependent
defines the form of the instruction
is never machine dependent
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: defines the form of the instruction
Q.
Trend analysis:
is a brand new concept
None of the above
can improve control system response
requires a very expensive system to implement
is used only in financial planning
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: can improve control system response
Q.
The raster CRT eliminates:
flicker and slow update
None of the above
has no effect
flicker only
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:
All of the above
None of the above
A system for the operation of applications programming.
A set of basic system functions and utilities.
A system for handling user actions.
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
1275.41
133.36
None of the above
149.88
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: 133.36
Q.
Which of the following is a graphical input device?
keyboard
None of the above
Track ball
light pen
mouse
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: light pen
Q.
Productivity is defined as:
output per man-hour of labour
cost per unit
None of the above
number of items manufactured per day
cost 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:
None of the above
FORTRAN
COBOL
machine language
BASIC
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: machine language
Q.
The term used to represent the recycling of unused memory is:
diagnostic routine
garbage collection
memory dump
None of the above
direct memory access
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: garbage collection
Q.
The SKETCHPAD system
All of the above
consisted of an cathode-ray oscilloscope driven by a Lincoln Tx2 computer where by graphical information was displayed on the screen.
None 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
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
automating
decreasing the salaries
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: automating
Q.
A dc servo motor:
All of the above
uses a tachometer for speed feedback
None of the above
can provide precise position control
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 step input is always zero
(a) and (c)
error for a velocity input is always zero
None of the above
input for acceleration input is always non-zero
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: input for acceleration input is always non-zero
Q.
Speech recognition:
All of the above
None of the above
will be used in more applications as the technology matures.
will never be used in industrial controls
is already widely 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?
integral control has slower response to an error signal.
derivative control does not eliminate offset error
derivative control responds to a change in the rate of change in the error signal
All of the above
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Which of the following is a graphical output device?
Dot-matrix Printer
Laser Printer
Plotter
Line Printer
None of the above
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 speed at which the monitor can accept data from the computer
None of the above
the number of phosphor dots that react when hit by the electron beam
the number of addressable elements on the tube
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: the number of addressable elements on the tube
Q.
Which of the following devices could be part of a sensor?
clutch.
relay
brake
thermometer
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: thermometer
Q.
A favourable reason for automation is to:
decrease throughput
increase number of operations
raises assembly cost
None of the above
perform difficult operations
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: perform difficult operations
Q.
Direct Numerical Control means:
using several computers to control one large machine
None of the above
using one computer to control several machines
eliminating computers from the manufacturing process
complete elimination of a need for a human operator.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: using one computer to control several machines
Q.
One advantage of a PC in industrial control is that it:
is very difficult for the inexperienced programmer to understand
All of the above
None of the above
has a reliable long life compared to relay logic
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?
10001101
ADD 5
GOTO XOUT
None of the above
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: 10001101
Q.
A flip-flop:
None of the above
is a sequential logic device
(a) and (c)
remembers what was previously stored in it
is a combinational logic device
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: (a) and (c)
Q.
The general CAD system was development by considering a wide range of possible uses of such a system.
All of the above
Mechanical engineering design
Structural engineering design and Electronic circuit design
None of the above
Animation and graphic design
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
There are several procedures you can implement to provide maximum security. The most important of these is:
do not allow unbonded service people to work on your equipment
run regular simulated tests using TARP (testing of Applications Recovery Planes)
Verify the reputation of the people installing your system
do not leave training manuals unsecured
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 direct 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?
Electronics
None of the above
Medical
Aerospace
Cartography
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Electronics
Q.
The main function(s) of computer in CAD is/are
To enhance the analytical and logical power of the designer
None of the above
To serve as an extension to the memory of the designer
All of the above
To relieve the designer from routine repetitious tasks.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
A common data base is one requisite for converting CAD and CAM to CIM. Another is that:
technical assistance must be provided to the user.
None of the above
the user must have access to both hardware and software
there should be a common 3-D part description system.
the system must make provision for new techniques.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: there should be a common 3-D part description system.
Q.
Light sensors:
come in a wide variety of mounting styles
work in direct sunlight
None of the above
never use infrared light as light source
cannot be used a s limit switches.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: come in a wide variety of mounting styles
Q.
A drum timer is a good example of:
a sequence controller
an output actuator
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:
None of the above
can include diagonal cuts if they aren't curved
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:
Gaussian pyramid
pyramid
Turing test
Maxwell 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
digitiser
Direct view storage tube (DVST)
Tablet
None of the above
light pen
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: digitiser
Q.
Operator interaction directly with the CRT is accomplished via:
a digitizing tablet
a touch terminal
vector scanning
a stylus
None of the above
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
Communications processor
Interpreter
Translator
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
normally a repetitive series of operations
the same as a continuous process except a different controller must be used
(b) and (c)
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: the same as a continuous process except a different controller must be used
Q.
Which document sums up the general provisions of purchase, terms and agreement, warranties, and maintenance?
None of the above
The purchasing report
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:
COBOL
FORTRAN
PROLOG
LISP
None of the above
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?
None of the above
Surface modeling
Solid modeling
FEM (Finite Element Modeling)
Wire-frame modeling
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Solid modeling
Q.
The parallel register:
uses R-S flip-flops
is erased after a word is read fromit
None of the above
All of the above
can store a multiple bit binary number
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: can store a multiple bit binary number
Q.
The refresh-vector CRT uses which of the following techniques?
None of the above
Uses an electron gun to continuously flood the surface of the tube.
Makes changes on the image by increasing the anode voltage.
Creates images on the screen by scanning straight-line vectors between selected points.
The beam constantly travels across the screen to turn on/off a series of pixels.
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
The iterative design method
None of the above
All of the above
The design selection method
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: The direct method
Q.
Digital signals:
None of the above
are assigned values of 1 or 0 depending on the voltage level
can have three possible levels
have a sinusoidal shape.
have a frequency measured in units of hertz
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: are assigned values of 1 or 0 depending on the voltage level
Q.
The name given to the test that determines whether a machine can think is the:
Gaussian test
Boolean test
None of the above
McCarthy test
Turing 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:
None of the above
surface model
3-D model
solid model
wire-frame
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: wire-frame
Q.
The insect type robot Attila is a more competent version of the robot Genghis an weights 1.7 kg. What is the number of microprocessors carried by its body?
None of the above
10
18
33
15
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: 10
Q.
One of the following is not considered a method of input control in a CAD system.
Plotter
Joystick
Programmable function box
None of the above
Touch terminal
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Plotter
Q.
Plotter accuracy is measured in terms of repeatability and:
intelligence
buffer size
resolution
vertical dimension
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: resolution
Q.
If the transient response of a system is overdamped:
the value of the output exceeds the value of the input at times during the transient period.
the value of the output never exceeds the value of the input during the transient period.
the value of the output never stabilizes.
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:
All of the above
must be slower than the fastest mechanical operation that is to be controlled
None of the above
cannot be changed once the program is written
will vary depending on the language used
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: will vary depending on the language used
Q.
A programmable controller:
is easier to troubleshoot than standard relay logic
All of the above
None of the above
both (a) and (b)
allows faster machine checkout
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: both (a) and (b)
Q.
What was the name of the Japanese worker who was killed by an industrial robot at the Akashi plant of Kawasaki Heavy Industries in Japan?
M. Shubhagya
K. Miceni
None of the above
Kenji Urada
Harun Shimada
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Kenji Urada
Q.
A thermistor:
measures temperature
is a pressure sensing device
has a voltage output
All of the above
None of the above
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
Controller
Tape input
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:
can be handled in software
both (b) and (c)
None of the above.
is available on the standard CPU board
require an external timer added by the user
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: both (b) and (c)
Q.
If the period of a sine wave is 0.001 second, the frequency of the sine wave is:
10,000 Hz
None of the above
0.001 Hz
1,000 Hz
10 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
will not be available in this decade
will result in lower cost, higher capability electronic equipment
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: will result in lower cost, higher capability electronic equipment
Q.
A semi-continuous operation means:
each operation in a sequence is continuous, but subsequent operations in the sequence may be different.
the operation is continuous each shift, but stops between shifts
coffee breaks are allowed for the operator
a computer is a required part of the machine
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:
None of the above
All of the above
can solve a PID process control equation easily
is useful in a continuous process control application
can interface to digital and analog I/O
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Which of the following is not critical in PC CAD software?
Drawing/editing
None of the above
Layering
Crosshatching
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 out
Reset.
None of the above
Count up
Count down
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Count out
Q.
The "walk-through" method of programming a robot involves:
moving the robot from one location to another
All of the above.
None of the above
physically moving the robot through all the motions it is to repeat
walking through your suggested procedure with your supervisor prior to programming
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: physically moving the robot through all the motions it is to repeat
Q.
Group technology brings together and organizes:
None of the above
documentation and analysis
common parts, problems, and tasks
parts and simulation analysis
automation and tool production
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: common parts, problems, and tasks
Q.
Robots can increase productivity because:
they do not take a vacation
production quality is uniform
None of the above
All of the above
they do not get tired
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
In the PROLOG language system, facts are manipulated by:
simulations
algorithms
None of the above
memory
rules
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: rules
Q.
The general type of process found in industry is:
continuous
None of the above
All of the above
discrete parts
batch
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Three different aspects of colour are used to define specific colours. They are hue, saturation, and:
shading
value
metamer
None of the above
gray scale
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: value
Q.
For a type 2 system, the steady-state:
error for a step input is always zero
error for a velocity 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:
how accurately the plotter returns to a specific point
the speed per inch
the number of dots per inch
dual-axis tracking
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: the number of dots per inch
Q.
Most continuous control actuators:
(b) and (c) above
are of the time proportioning type
use a 4 to 20 mA current loop input
are used with standard continuous control loop
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
engineering and marketing
engineering and manufacturing
None of the above
marketing and design
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: engineering and manufacturing
Q.
Relay ladder logic is used in a PC because:
None of the above
All 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
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
counts the number of instructions that have been executed
contains the address of the next instruction to be 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
the microprocessor
turnkey systems
Animation
development of a more efficient display controller
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: the microprocessor
Q.
The reliability life cycle of a product:
cannot be predicted
All of the above
stays constant with environmental conditions
None of the above
has three distinct rates of failure
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: has three distinct rates of failure
Q.
The method of solid modeling that defines the topology of faces, edges, and vertics, as well as data that defines the surface in which each face lies is called:
isometric
None of the above
boundary representation
constructive solid geometry
layering
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: boundary representation
Q.
Which device does the general population associate most with automation?
Numerical control machine
Flexible manufacturing
Computer graphics workstation
None of the above
Robots
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Robots
Q.
Which industry is the leading user of robots?
Electronic industry
Shipping industry
Chemical industry
Automobile industry
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Automobile industry
Q.
Which of the following method is used the results of a design analysis as a base for redesign decisions?
None of the above
The direct method
All of the above
The design selection method
The iterative design method
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: The iterative design method
Q.
Which of the following are kinds of instructions?
None of the above
Conditional branching
Input
All of the above
Arithmetic
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
A sequence controller:
None of the above
is a mechanical only controller
is difficult to program
is no longer in widespread use
performs on/off control functions in relation to time.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: performs on/off control functions in relation to time.
Q.
What is required to enable the PC to emulate a graphics terminal?
A laser printer
A color monitor
None of the above
A graphics board
Software
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Software
Q.
Which CAD display configurability allows work without any host support?
None of the above
Low intelligence
Highly intelligent
One with no secondary storage capacity.
Medium intelligence
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Highly intelligent
Q.
The formula for memory capacity is:
None of the above
MC = N/2
MC = 2/N
MC = N squared.
MC -2 to the Nth power
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: MC -2 to the Nth power
Q.
The accuracy of a pick-and-place robot can be as good as:
+ 0.05 inches
None of the above
0.008 inches
3%
+ 0.0005 inches
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: + 0.0005 inches
Q.
A disadvantage of Numerical Control (NC) is:
None of the above
the computer is not reliable
the machine tool can easily overheat
one operator is needed for each machine.
the tape and tape reader are not reliable
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: the tape and tape reader are not reliable
Q.
Four basic elements are required for an automated machine tool or production process. They are: input interface, memory, output interface and:
NC tape programming
logic
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
None of the above
a microprocessor
keyboard
an electromagnetic coupling
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a microprocessor