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Automation System MCQS Questions
Q.
What key hardware item ties a CAD/ CAM system together?
Graphics workstation
Mouse
Digitizer
Plotter
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Graphics workstation
Q.
The steady-state error is:
zero for all inputs to type 1 systems
independent of the type of input
a function of the transient response
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:
the most flexible of all robots
an intelligent robot
capable of point-to-point operation
primarily used for large parts handling
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: capable of point-to-point operation
Q.
Numerical control:
is a method for controlling the operation of a machine by means of a set of instructions
None of the above
applies only to milling machines
is a method for producing an exact number of parts per hour
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:
has a high cost-performance tradeoff
reduces the host computer workload and allows more users
reduces the host computer workload
provides limited growth potentials for 3-D
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: reduces the host computer workload and allows more users
Q.
The three key elements for a graphics workstation include the host processor, display controller, and:
digitizer
mouse
None of the above
keyboard
CRT
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: CRT
Q.
What two disciplines are usually tied by a common data base?
Documentation and geometric modeling
Testing and analysis
Drafting and documentation
None of the above
Computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing
Q.
The robot:
None of the above
represents the most powerful new industrial automation tool currently on the horizon
will be more useful when robot vision is improved significantly
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
Stroke CRT
Direct view storage tube
Raster scan CRT
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Direct view storage tube
Q.
The speed at which the monitor accepts data is called:
bandwidth
None of the above
scanning
interlacing
response time
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: bandwidth
Q.
Flexible manufacturing allows for:
None of the above
automated design
factory management
tool design and tool production
quick and inexpensive product changes
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
the present overshoot is zero
None of the above
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?
Drafting
Geometric modeling
Numerical control
Documentation
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Numerical control
Q.
One of the major benefits of using CAD in tool design is that:
it simplifies the trial-and-error method
None of the above
tool motions can be checked to see if there is interference between the tool and the object
there is better coordination in the materials-handling area
product design represents approximately one-half the engineering costs
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: tool motions can be checked to see if there is interference between the tool and the object
Q.
The rectangular boundary around a specific area on the display is called
a view point
a conic section
a view plane
None of the above
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
All of the above
None of the above
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?
None of the above
Flatbed
Drum
Electrostatic
Pinch roller
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Drum
Q.
What is the process lag?
The time it takes for the sensor to respond to a changed.
The lag in the error signal when the setpoint is changed.
The time it takes for the mass of the process to respond to an input change.
All of the above
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: The time it takes for the mass of the process to respond to an input change.
Q.
The user communicates directly with the computer through its peripheral devices is known as
Batch mode processing
Remote-terminal processing
Intelligent terminal Processing
On-line processing
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: On-line processing
Q.
Which of these controller types is the most accurate?
Proportional
Proportional plus integral
Proportional plus derivative
Three mode
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:
France
United States
Japan
None of the above
Italy
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Japan
Q.
Which part of the system performs the "housekeeping" chores?
translator
operating system
None of the above
interpreter
compiler
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: operating system
Q.
Most current PC CAD systems are used for producing:
None of the above
finite element analysis
2-D drawings
circuit simulation
solids modeling
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: 2-D drawings
Q.
The addition of _____ can reduce processing time.
An EPROM
A buffer
A co-processor
A converter
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: A co-processor
Q.
Programmable controllers:
are widely used in many different industries
(a) and (c) above
cannot perform functions other than relay logic
None of the above
are programmed using relay ladder logic
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: (a) and (c) above
Q.
What should be first considered in choosing a plotter?
The application for which it will be used
None of the above
The cost
The hardware you currently own
The type of data you will input
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: The application for which it will be used
Q.
How is the integral mode implemented using analog methods?
All of the above
Op amp and resistors
Op amp and a capacitor
None of the above
Op amp and an RC network to place the error voltage across the capacitor
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Op amp and a capacitor
Q.
The processing, which normally consists of a small computer with one or more peripheral devices, connected via a high-speed line to the large control computer is known as
Batch mode processing
Remote-terminal processing
None of the above
Intelligent terminal Processing
On-line processing
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Intelligent terminal Processing
Q.
Vision sensors:
will remain very costly
None of the above
will more closely match the capabilities of the human eye
can not improve much in the next decade
All of the above
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
All of the above
use an aneroid chamber with a variable resistance output
None of the above
use the piezoresistive effect in strain gauge sensors
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
A LISP environment consists of a language, a programming environ-ment, and:
a processor
a set of functions
random-access storage
a large address
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a set of functions
Q.
The difference between CAD and CAM is that CAD software is directed at product design while CAM software is:
designed for communications
concerned with management programs
specifically for PC-board design
None of the above
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?
Firmware
Hardware
Driver
None of the above
Software
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Driver
Q.
The main activity(ies) of Designer in CAD is/are:
Organisation of design information
All of the above
Control of the design process in information distribution.
None of the above
Application of creativity, ingenuity, and experience.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Microcomputer-based control sys-tems
will tend to increase in cost.
None of the above
will just keep their present capability
will have more standard industrial application software available in the future.
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:
registration
integration
networking
standardization
None of the above
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
is a method of control
a and b above
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a and b above
Q.
The two major categories of software are: application software and
high-level languages
CAD software
system software
None of the above
UNIX software
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: system software
Q.
High-level languages:
are "procedure-oriented"
None of the above
cannot be used with automatic systems.
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 temperature
None of the above
sense a vacuum
measure voltage
sense the presence of a magnetic object.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: sense the presence of a magnetic object.
Q.
Robots consist of three basic components; power supply, control (memory) console, and:
None of the above
coaxial cable
software
mechanical unit (arm)
microcomputer
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: mechanical unit (arm)
Q.
The device that assembles groups of characters into complete messages prior to their entering the CPU is called:
an interpreter
a compiler
None of the above
a communications processor
an editor
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a communications processor
Q.
What two methods are available to build electronic continuous control?
All of the above
Pneumatic and analog
None of the above
Analog and digital
Analog and mechanical
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Analog and digital
Q.
A servo controlled robot:
None of the above
must be electrically driven
stop only at fixed points on each axis
must be hydraulically driven
can accelerate
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: can accelerate
Q.
Which of the following is considered a high-level language?
Machine language
All of the above
None of the above
Assembly language
FORTRAN
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: FORTRAN
Q.
A technique for displaying applications where complex 3-D geometric are required for the exteror shall of a product is called:
None of the above
surface modeling
solid modeling
3-D modeling
2-D modeling
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: surface modeling
Q.
Sensors:
are not important in automation
probably will not improve over the next decade
will be much smarter and more sophisticated in the future
None of the above
are easily developed
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: will be much smarter and more sophisticated in the future
Q.
The output of a thermocouple is:
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:
assembly automation and tool production.
NC tape programming and automated design
a common data base and communications system
None of the above
parts production and testing
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a common data base and communications system
Q.
The power source that drives the manipulator can be:
None of the above
hydraulic
pneumatic
All of the above
electric
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
A flexible manufacturing system may be:
very difficult to change when new products are introduced
an automated assembly line
None of the above
expensive to alter
All of the above.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: an automated assembly line
Q.
A venturi tube:
is extremely difficult to use
measures the presence of a liquid
can be used to measure gas or liquid flow rates
None of the above
is made only of metal
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: can be used to measure gas or liquid flow rates
Q.
The linking of PCs with a communi-cations system is referred to as:
workstations
networking
None of the above
streaming
turnkey systems
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: networking
Q.
An assembly language instruction:
does not require knowledge of the computer design
is written in ones and zeros
corresponds to one computer operation
None of the above
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: corresponds to one computer operation
Q.
Historically, central systems were used because:
All of the above
None of the above
memory consumed a large amount of power
semiconductor memory was not available
memory was very expensive
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:
I/O address bus
None of the above
memory data bus
output data bus
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
Very large-scale integration (VLSI)
RGB monitor
Solid state
Direct view storage tube
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Solid state
Q.
The heart of automation technology is.
sensors
computers
robots
control
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: computers
Q.
Which of the following elements can be used with a TI510 FC?
Drum timer
Cymbal timer
None of the above
Flashing light
Metronome
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Drum timer
Q.
An encoder:
is used to send telegraph signals
converts an input to a binary number
None of the above
can have only four keys
converts a binary number to a decimal number.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: converts an input to a binary number
Q.
How is the integral mode implemented on a digital controller?
the error is divided into discrete amounts
All of the above
None of the above
the error signal is summed over a discrete time interval and accumulated by the controller
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?
None of the above
Line Editor
All of the above
Macro and symbol Editor
Point Editor
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
A solenoid:
is spring operated
is related to an aneroid
can be used only in de circuits
is widely used in industrial automation
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:
faster cycle time
None of the above
simpler mechanical hardware
more self diagnostics of the machine operation
All of the above
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
None of the above
require training
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
JMP MOTOR
X = 5 + Y
GOTO 50
BGT LOOPS
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: BGT LOOPS
Q.
The two types of relays in a PC are:
an output relay and a control relay
a retentive relay and a non-retentive relay
a control relay and a retentive relay
All of the above
None of the above
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:
a net increase in jobs.
no change in jobs.
None of the above
All of the above
a net loss of jobs.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a net increase in jobs.
Q.
The physical arrangement of equipment in a network is called:
None of the above
logic
pairing
topology
queuing
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?
1960
1963
None of the above
1961
1967
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: 1961
Q.
Many things can be done to minimize downtime loss. Identify two of them.
both b and c
stock critical spare parts
provide an extra workstation
establish a user forum program
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: both b and c
Q.
The electronic component that has been the key to recent developments in automation is the:
None of the above
diode
improved vacuum tube
transistor
integrated circuit
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: integrated circuit
Q.
Two of the major processing languages are PROLOG and:
LISP
None of the above
COBOL
BASIC
Pascal
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: LISP
Q.
Which type of digitizer measures a wave traveling at the speed of sound?
None of the above
Electrostatic
Sonic
Caparitive
Digitizing sr amer
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Sonic
Q.
The three different types of pen plotter technology are flatbed, drum, and:
electrostatic
impact
thermal
pinch roller
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: pinch roller
Q.
An operating system:
All of the above
provides ability for other programmers to understand the software structure
can help reduce software development time
None of the above
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 at varying speeds
All of the above
can run both clockwise and counterclockwise
do not require commutators
can be built to index different amounts by changing the pole configuration
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Who made the statement "if a robot can do a job, a person should not be doing it"?
Ron Albo of Shugart Associates, California
None ,of the above
Prof. Meredith Turing, London University
Prof. F. A. Fisher of Britain
John Smith, USA
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Ron Albo of Shugart Associates, California
Q.
The axis of movement of a robot may include:
Wrist rotation
X-Y coordinate motion
elbow rotation
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?
Mouse
Tablet
Digitiser
Track ball
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Tablet
Q.
The first industrial robot for commercial uses was installed in a Japanese plant at Toyota Automatic Loom Company, the parent company of the Toyota Automobile Group. When did this robot go into operation?
Jun-65
Dec-67
None of the above
Nov-66
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?
Arc and Circle mode
All of the above
None of the above
Dimension and Alphanumeric 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:
bandwidth
resolution
stroke rate
refresh rate
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: refresh rate
Q.
A way to transfer programs to a central system is:
to copy the program into PROMs and install the PROMs in the system
None of the above
All of the above
to develop the program on the actual system only
by setting bit switches on the central CPU
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: to copy the program into PROMs and install the PROMs in the system
Q.
The "end-effector" of a robot:
is the robot "hand"
All of the above
None of the above
may have a gripping action
can be an actual tool
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
The difference between a high-technology and a medium-technology robot is the:
None of the above
range of motion of the robot
complexity of the task it can perform.
speed of movement
accuracy of the robot
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: complexity of the task it can perform.
Q.
What Is a process variable?
All of the above
None of the above
A process parameter that changes value
A manipulated variable
A controlled variable
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
A continuous process is:
None of the above
self-contained in that raw materials enter the process and an identifiable products exits the process.
one that never shuts down
used only with analog controllers.
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:
None of the above
uses the principle of feedback
All of the above
can be used to subtract two or more signals
can be used to sum two or more signals
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
The computer graphics system called SKETCHPAD was demonstrated at
Imperial college of Science and Technology, London, 1973
University of Aston, Birmingham, 1960
Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1963
Cranfield Institute of Technology, London, 1962
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1963
Q.
The new industrial revolution has been caused by:
the Vietnam War
advances in electronics
social unrest
None of the above
demand for higher wages
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: advances in electronics
Q.
In the instruction, 500 SUBA # 50 the command field is:
500
# 50000
SUBA
None of the above
(b) and (c)
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: SUBA
Q.
The APT (automatically progra-mmed tools) language is used with:
numerical controlled machines.
programmable controllers
large automation systems
drafting systems
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: numerical controlled machines.
Q.
A proportional plus integral contro-ller can:
None of the above
has no transient response
can increase the system type
can compensate for lag
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)
input for acceleration input is always non-zero
None of the above
error for a velocity input is always zero
error for a step input is always zero
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: (a) and (c)
Q.
Which of the methods below can be used to tell a robot what it is to do?
(a) and (c)
Walk-through
Set mechanical stops
Software program
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: (a) and (c)
Q.
Semiconductor devices:
are less reliable than electro
None of the above
usually have a very short MTBF (mean time between failure)
All of the above
have a very short infant mortality period
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: have a very short infant mortality period
Q.
What prevents a robotic instrument from running into other objects?
negative image
functional manipulators
sensory devices
None of the above
memory
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?
None of the above
Pick-and-place manipulator
Artificial hand
Automobile
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Pick-and-place manipulator
Q.
In general, American buyers will purchase goods:
None of the above
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)
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
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 done more reliably using solid-state methods
must have the process specified correctly to be successful
can be solved using more than one method of control
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
In raster-scan colour monitors, colour can be intensified by:
using an in-line gun arrangement with a solid metal mesh
None of the above
grouping the phosphor dots in a circular pattern
having each electron gun controlled by separate signal
having each electron gun controlled by a composite signal
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: having each electron gun controlled by separate signal
Q.
Compared to humans, machines:
can work in harsher environments
None of the above
can make more complex decisions based on unexpected circumstances
make fewer errors
(a) and (c)
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: (a) and (c)
Q.
A microprocessor:
(a) and (c)
executes a program of instructions
is another name for a computer
None of the above
is a CPU in integrated circuit form
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: (a) and (c)
Q.
Several objectives are required to achieve a successful data base management program. These are availability of data, quality of data, and
None of the above
compatibility of data
desirability of data
up-to-date data
transmission of data
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: up-to-date data
Q.
When one must sell a project to management, the most important document he or she can produce is a:
summary of the problem
procedure for purchase
project evaluation
method for financing the project
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: project evaluation
Q.
FORTRAN is:
All of the above
machine dependent
None of the above
a medium-level language
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?
Plotters
Dot metric printers
Ink jet printers
Laser printers
None of the above
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
None of the above
RGB monitor
A co-processor
A graphics board
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: A graphics board
Q.
Actuators are used to:
make a mechanical movement
sense an object
All of the above
activate a chemical
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: make a mechanical movement
Q.
An aneroid barometer
None of the above
can measure only atmospheric pressure
can be used to measure gas or liquid flow rates
is very unreliable
measures pressure by sensing deflection of an evacuated chambers.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: measures pressure by sensing deflection of an evacuated chambers.
Q.
Use of modern control technology in automation systems:
All of the above
improves reliability
reduces costs
increases yield
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Computer-based controllers:
are very difficult to change
should be built in a modular fashion wherever possible
are very flexible
(a) and (c) above
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
concentrator
None of the above
multiplexer
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: multiplexer
Q.
The workspace required for a robot:
depends upon the robot used
is not dependent on the application.
must be enclosed by a fence
is less than that of a human performing the same task
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: depends upon the robot used
Q.
In the operation of a programmable controller:
any latched data must be done using an external latching relay
mathematics cannot be performed
All of the above
all of the logic status is maintained in memory
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: all of the logic status is maintained in memory
Q.
Software is:
tape input.
printer output
None of the above
a set of instructions
a programming language
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a set of instructions
Q.
A set of well-defined procedures based on mathematical and geometric formulas for solving a problem in a finite number of steps is called:
a geometric model
an algorithm
a permutation
None of the above
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 always two-dimensional
All of the above
is defined with respect to a point on the machine
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?
None of the above
Robots
Factory workers
Steel factory workers
Office clerks
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Robots
Q.
Which of the following may be classified as an automation system?
All of the above
numerically controlled machine tools
robotics
automated warehouses
None 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
None of the above
controlled by a program
relatively inexpensive
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
A program language:
defines the form of the instruction
is always machine dependent
is never machine dependent
All of the above
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: defines the form of the instruction
Q.
Trend analysis:
is used only in financial planning
None of the above
can improve control system response
is a brand new concept
requires a very expensive system to implement
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: can improve control system response
Q.
The raster CRT eliminates:
slow update only
None of the above
flicker only
flicker and slow update
has no effect
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 system for handling user actions.
A set of basic system functions and utilities.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
If the present value in a timer in the TI510 is 8, how many milliseconds is required from the time the timer is started until the output is enabled?
149.88
18
133.36
1275.41
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: 133.36
Q.
Which of the following is a graphical input device?
light pen
mouse
Track ball
None of the above
keyboard
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: light pen
Q.
Productivity is defined as:
None of the above
number of items manufactured per day
cost per unit
output per man-hour of labour
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:
COBOL
BASIC
machine language
FORTRAN
None of the above
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
garbage collection
diagnostic routine
memory dump
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: garbage collection
Q.
The SKETCHPAD system
is used for interactive Graphics
None of the above
consisted of an cathode-ray oscilloscope driven by a Lincoln Tx2 computer where by graphical information was displayed on the screen.
All of the above
is expensive because it is sophisticated and make demands on the power and resources of the computer.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
In order to combat foreign competition, U.S. companies are:
decreasing the salaries
automating
ignoring the situation
None of the above
seeking import tariffs
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: automating
Q.
A dc servo motor:
can provide precise position control
uses a tachometer for speed feedback
None of the above
All of the above
uses a variable dc voltage for speed control
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
For a type 0 system, the steady-state:
error for a velocity input is always zero
(a) and (c)
None of the above
error for a step input is always zero
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:
None of the above
will never be used in industrial controls
will be used in more applications as the technology matures.
All of the above
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?
None of the above
derivative control does not eliminate offset error
derivative control responds to a change in the rate of change in the error signal
integral control has slower response to an error signal.
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Which of the following is a graphical output device?
None of the above
Dot-matrix Printer
Line Printer
Plotter
Laser Printer
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Plotter
Q.
Resolution in a CRT refers to:
the speed at which the monitor can accept data from the computer
the number of pixels in each square centimeter
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.
None of the above
brake
thermometer
relay
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: thermometer
Q.
A favourable reason for automation is to:
perform difficult operations
raises assembly cost
increase number of operations
decrease throughput
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: perform difficult operations
Q.
Direct Numerical Control means:
complete elimination of a need for a human operator.
eliminating computers from the manufacturing process
None of the above
using one computer to control several machines
using several computers to control one large machine
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 unreliable because there are no moving parts
All of the above
has a reliable long life compared to relay logic
is very difficult for the inexperienced programmer to understand
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: has a reliable long life compared to relay logic
Q.
Which of the following is a machine language instruction?
All of the above
10001101
GOTO XOUT
ADD 5
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: 10001101
Q.
A flip-flop:
is a combinational logic device
remembers what was previously stored in it
None of the above
is a sequential logic device
(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
Animation and graphic design
All of the above
Structural engineering design and Electronic circuit design
Mechanical engineering 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:
Verify the reputation of the people installing your system
do not leave training manuals unsecured
do not allow unbonded service people to work on your equipment
run regular simulated tests using TARP (testing of Applications Recovery Planes)
None of the above
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 iterative design method
All of the above
The design selection method
None of the above
The direct method
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: The iterative design method
Q.
The greatest change as a result of CAD/CAM is taking place in which industry?
Medical
Aerospace
Electronics
None of the above
Cartography
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Electronics
Q.
The main function(s) of computer in CAD is/are
To serve as an extension to the memory of the designer
To enhance the analytical and logical power of the designer
None of the above
To relieve the designer from routine repetitious tasks.
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
A common data base is one requisite for converting CAD and CAM to CIM. Another is that:
there should be a common 3-D part description system.
None of the above
the system must make provision for new techniques.
technical assistance must be provided to the user.
the user must have access to both hardware and software
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: there should be a common 3-D part description system.
Q.
Light sensors:
cannot be used a s limit switches.
None of the above
come in a wide variety of mounting styles
work in direct sunlight
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 limited to two per workpiece
All of the above
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
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: must be parallel to one of the axes of the coordinate system
Q.
Localizing an object in an image and selectively analyzing the object in a series of redundant layers is referred to as the:
Maxwell pyramid
pyramid
Gaussian pyramid
None of the above
Turing test
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
Direct view storage tube (DVST)
digitiser
light pen
Tablet
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: digitiser
Q.
Operator interaction directly with the CRT is accomplished via:
vector scanning
a digitizing tablet
a stylus
a touch terminal
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
Communications processor
Translator
None of the above
Interpreter
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: None of the above
Q.
A discrete parts process is:
(b) and (c)
normally a repetitive series of operations
often encountered in manufacturing
None of the above
the same as a continuous process except a different controller must be used
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: the same as a continuous process except a different controller must be used
Q.
Which document sums up the general provisions of purchase, terms and agreement, warranties, and maintenance?
None of the above
The contract
The financial report.
The purchasing report
The project evaluation
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
FORTRAN
COBOL
PROLOG
LISP
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?
Surface modeling
Wire-frame modeling
None of the above
Solid modeling
FEM (Finite Element Modeling)
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Solid modeling
Q.
The parallel register:
can store a multiple bit binary number
None of the above
uses R-S flip-flops
is erased after a word is read fromit
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: can store a multiple bit binary number
Q.
The refresh-vector CRT uses which of the following techniques?
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.
Uses an electron gun to continuously flood the surface of the tube.
Makes changes on the image by increasing the anode voltage.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Creates images on the screen by scanning straight-line vectors between selected points.
Q.
Which method uses the design analysis as a method for effecting the design?
The 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:
None of the above
can have three possible levels
have a sinusoidal shape.
are assigned values of 1 or 0 depending on the voltage level
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:
Boolean test
None of the above
Turing test
Gaussian test
McCarthy 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
wire-frame
3-D model
solid 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?
18
33
None of the above
15
10
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: 10
Q.
One of the following is not considered a method of input control in a CAD system.
Plotter
Touch terminal
Programmable function box
Joystick
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Plotter
Q.
Plotter accuracy is measured in terms of repeatability and:
None of the above
intelligence
buffer size
resolution
vertical dimension
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.
All of the above
the value of the output exceeds the value of the input at times during the transient period.
None of the above
the value of the output never stabilizes.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: the value of the output never exceeds the value of the input during the transient period.
Q.
The program execution time:
will vary depending on the language used
All of the above
cannot be changed once the program is written
None of the above
must be slower than the fastest mechanical operation that is to be controlled
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: will vary depending on the language used
Q.
A programmable controller:
All of the above
is easier to troubleshoot than standard relay logic
allows faster machine checkout
both (a) and (b)
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?
K. Miceni
M. Shubhagya
Kenji Urada
None of the above
Harun Shimada
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Kenji Urada
Q.
A thermistor:
measures temperature
All of the above
None of the above
has a voltage output
is a pressure sensing device
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: measures temperature
Q.
A typical NC system has which of the following components?
None of the above
All of the above
Controller
Tape input
Machine tool
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Timing using a TM990 micro-computer:
None of the above.
can be handled in software
require an external timer added by the user
both (b) and (c)
is available on the standard CPU board
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:
0.001 Hz
10 Hz
None of the above
10,000 Hz
1,000 Hz
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: 1,000 Hz
Q.
VLSI (very large scale integrated circuits) logic:
will result in lower cost, higher capability electronic equipment
means more costly electronic products in the future
All of the above
None of the above
will not be available in this decade
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: will result in lower cost, higher capability electronic equipment
Q.
A semi-continuous operation means:
coffee breaks are allowed for the operator
each operation in a sequence is continuous, but subsequent operations in the sequence may be different.
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:
cannot use a TM990 micro
can be used on a PM550 programmable process controller
None of the above
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:
can interface to digital and analog I/O
is useful in a continuous process control application
None of the above
can solve a PID process control equation easily
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Which of the following is not critical in PC CAD software?
None of the above
Drawing/editing
Damping
Crosshatching
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 down
Reset.
Count up
Count out
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Count out
Q.
The "walk-through" method of programming a robot involves:
walking through your suggested procedure with your supervisor prior to programming
All of the above.
None of the above
physically moving the robot through all the motions it is to repeat
moving the robot from one location to another
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
automation and tool production
common parts, problems, and tasks
documentation and analysis
parts and simulation analysis
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: common parts, problems, and tasks
Q.
Robots can increase productivity because:
All of the above
they do not get tired
None of the above
production quality is uniform
they do not take a vacation
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
In the PROLOG language system, facts are manipulated by:
None of the above
memory
algorithms
simulations
rules
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: rules
Q.
The general type of process found in industry is:
All of the above
batch
discrete parts
None of the above
continuous
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Three different aspects of colour are used to define specific colours. They are hue, saturation, and:
shading
gray scale
metamer
None of the above
value
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
None of the above
input for acceleration input is always non-zero
error for a velocity input is always zero
All 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:
the number of dots per inch
the speed per inch
how accurately the plotter returns to a specific point
None of the above
dual-axis tracking
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:
it is the best industrial control language ever developed.
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
None of the above
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: most industrial control personnel are familiar with relay ladder logic diagrams and this is the easiest for them to use
Q.
The program counter:
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
None of the above
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
Animation
None of the above
turnkey systems
development of a more efficient display controller
the microprocessor
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: the microprocessor
Q.
The reliability life cycle of a product:
All of the above
stays constant with environmental conditions
has three distinct rates of failure
cannot be predicted
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: has three distinct rates of failure
Q.
The method of solid modeling that defines the topology of faces, edges, and vertics, as well as data that defines the surface in which each face lies is called:
None of the above
boundary representation
constructive solid geometry
layering
isometric
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: boundary representation
Q.
Which device does the general population associate most with automation?
Flexible manufacturing
None of the above
Robots
Numerical control machine
Computer graphics workstation
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Robots
Q.
Which industry is the leading user of robots?
Shipping industry
Electronic 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
All of the above
The design selection method
The iterative design method
The direct method
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: The iterative design method
Q.
Which of the following are kinds of instructions?
Arithmetic
None of the above
All of the above
Conditional branching
Input
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
A sequence controller:
is no longer in widespread use
is a mechanical only controller
is difficult to program
None of the above
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 graphics board
None of the above
A color monitor
A laser printer
Software
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Software
Q.
Which CAD display configurability allows work without any host support?
Medium intelligence
Low intelligence
None of the above
One with no secondary storage capacity.
Highly intelligent
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Highly intelligent
Q.
The formula for memory capacity is:
MC = N/2
MC = N squared.
MC -2 to the Nth power
MC = 2/N
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: MC -2 to the Nth power
Q.
The accuracy of a pick-and-place robot can be as good as:
+ 0.0005 inches
3%
None of the above
0.008 inches
+ 0.05 inches
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: + 0.0005 inches
Q.
A disadvantage of Numerical Control (NC) is:
None of the above
one operator is needed for each machine.
the machine tool can easily overheat
the computer is not reliable
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
software
logic
None of the above
computer graphics workstation
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: logic
Q.
Digitizers can be converted from "dumb" to "smart" through the addition of:
keyboard
a microprocessor
a scanner
None of the above
an electromagnetic coupling
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a microprocessor