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