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Automation System MCQS Questions
Q.
What key hardware item ties a CAD/ CAM system together?
Digitizer
None of the above
Mouse
Plotter
Graphics workstation
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Graphics workstation
Q.
The steady-state error is:
decreased by increasing gain.
zero for all inputs to type 1 systems
None of the above
independent of the type of input
a function of the transient response
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: decreased by increasing gain.
Q.
A pick-and-place manipulator is:
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:
All of the above
is a method for controlling the operation of a machine by means of a set of instructions
None of the above
is a method for producing an exact number of parts per hour
applies only to milling machines
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: is a method for controlling the operation of a machine by means of a set of instructions
Q.
The use of specialized workstations:
reduces the host computer workload
reduces the host computer workload and allows more users
provides limited growth potentials for 3-D
has a high cost-performance tradeoff
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: reduces the host computer workload and allows more users
Q.
The three key elements for a graphics workstation include the host processor, display controller, and:
mouse
CRT
keyboard
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?
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:
represents the most powerful new industrial automation tool currently on the horizon
is very primitive at the present
will be more useful when robot vision is improved significantly
All of the above
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Flood guns bombard the phosphor surface of the tube in which one of the following types of CRT technology?
Raster scan CRT
Stroke CRT
Refresh-vector CRT
Direct view storage tube
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Direct view storage tube
Q.
The speed at which the monitor accepts data is called:
scanning
None of the above
interlacing
bandwidth
response time
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: bandwidth
Q.
Flexible manufacturing allows for:
None of the above
tool design and tool production
factory management
automated design
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:
None of the above
steady-state will be reached faster than if the system is overdamped
the value of the output will exceed the value of the input at times during the transient period
the present overshoot is zero
both a and b
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: both a and b
Q.
Which item best describes a CAM technology?
None of the above
Documentation
Geometric modeling
Drafting
Numerical control
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Numerical control
Q.
One of the major benefits of using CAD in tool design is that:
product design represents approximately one-half the engineering costs
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
it simplifies the trial-and-error method
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: tool motions can be checked to see if there is interference between the tool and the object
Q.
The rectangular boundary around a specific area on the display is called
a view plane
a view point
None of the above
a window
a conic section
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a window
Q.
Today, programmable controllers:
All of the above
can be cost effective even when replacing just a few relays
are relatively low cost compared with the original digital equipment available for industrial control
None of the above
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?
Electrostatic
Drum
None of the above
Flatbed
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.
All of the above
The lag in the error signal when the setpoint is changed.
None of the above
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
None of the above
On-line processing
Remote-terminal processing
Intelligent terminal Processing
Batch mode processing
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: On-line processing
Q.
Which of these controller types is the most accurate?
Three mode
Proportional
Proportional plus derivative
None of the above
Proportional plus integral
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
None of the above
Italy
Japan
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Japan
Q.
Which part of the system performs the "housekeeping" chores?
interpreter
operating system
translator
None of the above
compiler
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: operating system
Q.
Most current PC CAD systems are used for producing:
solids modeling
2-D drawings
finite element analysis
None of the above
circuit simulation
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: 2-D drawings
Q.
The addition of _____ can reduce processing time.
A converter
An EPROM
None of the above
A co-processor
A buffer
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: A co-processor
Q.
Programmable controllers:
None of the above
cannot perform functions other than relay logic
are programmed using relay ladder logic
(a) and (c) above
are widely used in many different industries
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
The hardware you currently own
None of the above
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?
Op amp and an RC network to place the error voltage across the capacitor
None of the above
All of the above
Op amp and resistors
Op amp and a capacitor
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Op amp and a capacitor
Q.
The processing, which normally consists of a small computer with one or more peripheral devices, connected via a high-speed line to the large control computer is known as
Remote-terminal processing
Batch mode processing
On-line processing
Intelligent terminal Processing
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Intelligent terminal Processing
Q.
Vision sensors:
All of the above
will remain very costly
will more closely match the capabilities of the human eye
None of the above
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:
use capacitive variations to sense pressure
use an aneroid chamber with a variable resistance output
None of the above
All 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:
random-access storage
a processor
a large address
None of the above
a set of functions
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a set of functions
Q.
The difference between CAD and CAM is that CAD software is directed at product design while CAM software is:
concerned with production and control of tool design
designed for communications
specifically for PC-board design
concerned with management programs
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: concerned with production and control of tool design
Q.
Which of the following is required for a plotter to perform specific commands?
Hardware
Driver
Software
None of the above
Firmware
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Driver
Q.
The main activity(ies) of Designer in CAD is/are:
None of the above
All of the above
Organisation of design information
Control of the design process in information distribution.
Application of creativity, ingenuity, and experience.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Microcomputer-based control sys-tems
All of the above
will have more standard industrial application software available in the future.
will tend to increase in cost.
None of the above
will just keep their present capability
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
transmission
None of the above
reliability
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: capacity
Q.
Having compatibility and commonality in and between vendors' equipment is called:
networking
integration
standardization
registration
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: standardization
Q.
The Ziegler-Nichols method:
a and b above
can be used to determine gain factors of a PI loop
None of the above
is a method of control
is a graphical solution method
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a and b above
Q.
The two major categories of software are: application software and
None of the above
CAD software
system software
UNIX software
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.
are very difficult to use
None of the above
require knowledge of the computer design
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: are "procedure-oriented"
Q.
A Hall effect switch is usually used to:
sense the presence of a magnetic object.
measure voltage
None of the above
sense a vacuum
measure temperature
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:
mechanical unit (arm)
None of the above
coaxial cable
software
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:
None of the above
an interpreter
an editor
a compiler
a communications processor
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
Analog and digital
All of the above
Pneumatic and analog
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Analog and digital
Q.
A servo controlled robot:
can accelerate
must be hydraulically driven
None of the above
stop only at fixed points on each axis
must be electrically driven
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: can accelerate
Q.
Which of the following is considered a high-level language?
Assembly language
All of the above
None of the above
FORTRAN
Machine 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:
2-D modeling
3-D modeling
surface modeling
None of the above
solid modeling
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: surface modeling
Q.
Sensors:
will be much smarter and more sophisticated in the future
probably will not improve over the next decade
are not important in automation
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:
a capacitance
a current
None of the above
a voltage
a resistance
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a voltage
Q.
CAE and CAM are linked through:
None of the above
NC tape programming and automated design
parts production and testing
a common data base and communications system
assembly automation and tool production.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a common data base and communications system
Q.
The power source that drives the manipulator can be:
All of the above
hydraulic
None of the above
pneumatic
electric
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
A flexible manufacturing system may be:
an automated assembly line
very difficult to change when new products are introduced
All of the above.
None of the above
expensive to alter
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: an automated assembly line
Q.
A venturi tube:
is extremely difficult to use
can be used to measure gas or liquid flow rates
None of the above
is made only of metal
measures the presence of a liquid
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: can be used to measure gas or liquid flow rates
Q.
The linking of PCs with a communi-cations system is referred to as:
streaming
workstations
None of the above
networking
turnkey systems
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: networking
Q.
An assembly language instruction:
is written in ones and zeros
All of the above
None of the above
corresponds to one computer operation
does not require knowledge of the computer design
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: corresponds to one computer operation
Q.
Historically, central systems were used because:
All of the above
memory was very expensive
None of the above
semiconductor memory was not available
memory consumed a large amount of power
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
When a computer fetches an instruction, the binary code representing the instruction appears on the:
input data bus
None of the above
I/O address bus
output data bus
memory data bus
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: memory data bus
Q.
Flat panel displays are based on what type of technology?
RGB monitor
None of the above
Very large-scale integration (VLSI)
Solid state
Direct view storage tube
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Solid state
Q.
The heart of automation technology is.
None of the above
sensors
computers
robots
control
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: computers
Q.
Which of the following elements can be used with a TI510 FC?
Drum timer
None of the above
Flashing light
Cymbal timer
Metronome
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Drum timer
Q.
An encoder:
converts an input to a binary number
is used to send telegraph signals
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?
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
the error is divided into discrete amounts
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: the error signal is summed over a discrete time interval and accumulated by the controller
Q.
Which of the following editor(s) is(are) incorporated into general CAD system?
Line Editor
None of the above
Point Editor
Macro and symbol Editor
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
A solenoid:
is widely used in industrial automation
is related to an aneroid
is spring operated
can be used only in de circuits
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: is widely used in industrial automation
Q.
Using a microcomputer as a controller allows:
faster cycle time
simpler mechanical hardware
more self diagnostics of the machine operation
None of the above
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Programming languages currently available for robots:
All of the above
may be point-to-point languages
None of the above
require training
may allow primitive motion
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Which of the following represents a conditional branching instruction?
None of the above
JMP MOTOR
GOTO 50
BGT LOOPS
X = 5 + Y
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
None of the above
All of the above
a control relay and a retentive relay
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: an output relay and a control relay
Q.
A stepping motor;
has a commutator
is a good choice where continuous rotation is needed
None of the above
can index positional movement.
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 loss of jobs.
None of the above
no change in jobs.
a net increase in jobs.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a net increase in jobs.
Q.
The physical arrangement of equipment in a network is called:
pairing
logic
None of the above
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
1967
None of the above
1961
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: 1961
Q.
Many things can be done to minimize downtime loss. Identify two of them.
None of the above
provide an extra workstation
both b and c
stock critical spare parts
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:
improved vacuum tube
diode
None of the above
integrated circuit
transistor
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: integrated circuit
Q.
Two of the major processing languages are PROLOG and:
None of the above
LISP
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?
Caparitive
Electrostatic
None of the above
Digitizing sr amer
Sonic
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Sonic
Q.
The three different types of pen plotter technology are flatbed, drum, and:
pinch roller
thermal
electrostatic
impact
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: pinch roller
Q.
An operating system:
None of the above
All of the above
is useless in most control applications
can help reduce software development time
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 both clockwise and counterclockwise
can run at varying speeds
can be built to index different amounts by changing the pole configuration
do not require commutators
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Who made the statement "if a robot can do a job, a person should not be doing it"?
Prof. Meredith Turing, London University
Prof. F. A. Fisher of Britain
None ,of the above
Ron Albo of Shugart Associates, California
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:
None of the above
Wrist rotation
elbow rotation
All of the above
X-Y coordinate motion
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Which of the following is often used as an alternative to the light pen or in association with storage tube displays?
Tablet
None of the above
Digitiser
Mouse
Track ball
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
Dec-67
None of the above
Jun-65
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?
All of the above
None of the above
Live and Rectangle mode
Dimension and Alphanumeric mode
Arc and Circle mode
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
The rate at which scanning is repeated is called the:
None of the above
refresh rate
bandwidth
resolution
stroke rate
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: refresh rate
Q.
A way to transfer programs to a central system is:
by setting bit switches on the central CPU
None of the above
to copy the program into PROMs and install the PROMs in the system
All of the above
to develop the program on the actual system only
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: to copy the program into PROMs and install the PROMs in the system
Q.
The "end-effector" of a robot:
may have a gripping action
can be an actual tool
None of the above
All of the above
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:
complexity of the task it can perform.
None of the above
accuracy of the robot
speed of movement
range of motion 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
A manipulated variable
A controlled variable
A process parameter that changes value
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
A continuous process is:
one that never shuts down
used only with analog controllers.
self-contained in that raw materials enter the process and an identifiable products exits the process.
None of the above
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:
All of the above
can be used to sum two or more signals
None of the above
can be used to subtract two or more signals
uses the principle of feedback
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
The computer graphics system called SKETCHPAD was demonstrated at
None of the above
University of Aston, Birmingham, 1960
Cranfield Institute of Technology, London, 1962
Imperial college of Science and Technology, London, 1973
Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1963
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1963
Q.
The new industrial revolution has been caused by:
demand for higher wages
advances in electronics
None of the above
social unrest
the Vietnam War
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: advances in electronics
Q.
In the instruction, 500 SUBA # 50 the command field is:
# 50000
SUBA
(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:
drafting systems
large automation systems
numerical controlled machines.
None of the above
programmable controllers
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: numerical controlled machines.
Q.
A proportional plus integral contro-ller can:
has no transient response
None of the above
both (b) and (c)
can compensate for lag
can increase the system type
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: both (b) and (c)
Q.
For a type 1 system, the steady-state:
input for acceleration input is always non-zero
error for a velocity input is always zero
None of the above
(a) and (c)
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)
Software program
Walk-through
None of the above
Set mechanical stops
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: (a) and (c)
Q.
Semiconductor devices:
have a very short infant mortality period
are less reliable than electro
All of the above
usually have a very short MTBF (mean time between failure)
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: have a very short infant mortality period
Q.
What prevents a robotic instrument from running into other objects?
negative image
memory
sensory devices
functional manipulators
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: sensory devices
Q.
Which of the following devices would be classified as a robot by the Robot Institute of America?
Artificial hand
Automobile
Pick-and-place manipulator
All of the above
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Pick-and-place manipulator
Q.
In general, American buyers will purchase goods:
that are made in America, even at higher costs.
that offer the best quality for the least money.
without regard to country of manufacturer.
(a) and (c)
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: (a) and (c)
Q.
The ideal solution is to have a system coordinator who will interface with the engineering and manufacturing managers, as well as the:
president
None of the above
MIS manager
finance manager
marketing manager
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: MIS manager
Q.
Most industrial control applications:
can be solved using more than one method of control
can be done more reliably using solid-state methods
All of the above
must have the process specified correctly to be successful
None 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:
None of the above
using an in-line gun arrangement with a solid metal mesh
having each electron gun controlled by a composite signal
grouping the phosphor dots in a circular pattern
having each electron gun controlled by separate signal
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: having each electron gun controlled by separate signal
Q.
Compared to humans, machines:
can make more complex decisions based on unexpected circumstances
make fewer errors
can work in harsher environments
None of the above
(a) and (c)
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: (a) and (c)
Q.
A microprocessor:
is a CPU in integrated circuit form
is another name for a computer
(a) and (c)
executes a program of instructions
None of the above
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
up-to-date data
transmission of data
compatibility of 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:
procedure for purchase
method for financing the project
None of the above
project evaluation
summary of the problem
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
Laser printers
Ink jet printers
Dot metric 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:
activate a chemical
make a mechanical movement
All of the above
None of the above
sense an object
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.
can be used to measure gas or liquid flow rates
can measure only atmospheric pressure
is very unreliable
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
increases yield
improves reliability
All of the above
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Computer-based controllers:
are very difficult to change
(a) and (c) above
should be built in a modular fashion wherever possible
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):
multiplexer
None of the above
communications processor
concentrator
RS-232C port
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: multiplexer
Q.
The workspace required for a robot:
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
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:
None of the above
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
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: all of the logic status is maintained in memory
Q.
Software is:
printer output
a set of instructions
a programming language
tape input.
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a set of instructions
Q.
A set of well-defined procedures based on mathematical and geometric formulas for solving a problem in a finite number of steps is called:
an algorithm
a permutation
a geometric model
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:
All of the above
changes from part to part
is defined with respect to a point on the machine
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?
Office clerks
Factory workers
None of the above
Steel factory workers
Robots
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Robots
Q.
Which of the following may be classified as an automation system?
numerically controlled machine tools
robotics
All of the above
None of the above
automated warehouses
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
A microprocessor is:
relatively inexpensive
controlled by a program
None of the above
All of the above
an integrated circuit
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
A program language:
defines the form of the instruction
All of the above
is always machine dependent
None of the above
is never machine dependent
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: defines the form of the instruction
Q.
Trend analysis:
None of the above
requires a very expensive system to implement
can improve control system response
is used only in financial planning
is a brand new concept
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: can improve control system response
Q.
The raster CRT eliminates:
flicker only
has no effect
None of the above
flicker and slow update
slow update only
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: flicker and slow update
Q.
The concept of a general CAD system was that it should provide:
A system for the operation of applications programming.
A system for handling user actions.
None of the above
All of the above
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?
133.36
18
1275.41
149.88
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: 133.36
Q.
Which of the following is a graphical input device?
mouse
Track ball
light pen
None of the above
keyboard
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: light pen
Q.
Productivity is defined as:
cost per day
number of items manufactured per day
None of the above
output per man-hour of labour
cost per unit
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: output per man-hour of labour
Q.
The lowest form of computer language is called:
COBOL
machine language
BASIC
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
diagnostic routine
garbage collection
None of the above
memory dump
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: garbage collection
Q.
The SKETCHPAD system
None of the above
is expensive because it is sophisticated and make demands on the power and resources of the computer.
All of the above
is used for interactive Graphics
consisted of an cathode-ray oscilloscope driven by a Lincoln Tx2 computer where by graphical information was displayed on the screen.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
In order to combat foreign competition, U.S. companies are:
automating
seeking import tariffs
decreasing the salaries
None of the above
ignoring the situation
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: automating
Q.
A dc servo motor:
uses a variable dc voltage for speed control
uses a tachometer for speed feedback
None of the above
can provide precise position control
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
For a type 0 system, the steady-state:
(a) and (c)
None of the above
error for a velocity input is always zero
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:
will be used in more applications as the technology matures.
All of the above
is already widely used in industrial controls
None of the above
will never be used in industrial controls
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: will be used in more applications as the technology matures.
Q.
What is the difference between integral and derivative control?
derivative control does not eliminate offset error
None of the above
integral control has slower response to an error signal.
derivative control responds to a change in the rate of change in the error signal
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Which of the following is a graphical output device?
Laser Printer
Dot-matrix Printer
None of the above
Line Printer
Plotter
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Plotter
Q.
Resolution in a CRT refers to:
the number of pixels in each square centimeter
the speed at which the monitor can accept data from the computer
None of the above
the number of phosphor dots that react when hit by the electron beam
the number of addressable elements on the tube
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: the number of addressable elements on the tube
Q.
Which of the following devices could be part of a sensor?
thermometer
brake
relay
None of the above
clutch.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: thermometer
Q.
A favourable reason for automation is to:
decrease throughput
None of the above
perform difficult operations
raises assembly cost
increase number of operations
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: perform difficult operations
Q.
Direct Numerical Control means:
None of the above
using one computer to control several machines
using several computers to control one large machine
complete elimination of a need for a human operator.
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
is unreliable because there are no moving parts
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:
remembers what was previously stored in it
None of the above
is a sequential logic device
is a combinational 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.
Mechanical engineering design
All of the above
Structural engineering design and Electronic circuit design
Animation and graphic design
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
There are several procedures you can implement to provide maximum security. The most important of these is:
do not allow unbonded service people to work on your equipment
do not leave training manuals unsecured
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 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.
The greatest change as a result of CAD/CAM is taking place in which industry?
Cartography
Aerospace
None of the above
Medical
Electronics
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Electronics
Q.
The main function(s) of computer in CAD is/are
All of the above
To serve as an extension to the memory of the designer
To relieve the designer from routine repetitious tasks.
To enhance the analytical and logical power of the designer
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
A common data base is one requisite for converting CAD and CAM to CIM. Another is that:
there should be a common 3-D part description system.
the user must have access to both hardware and software
None of the above
the system must make provision for new techniques.
technical assistance must be provided to the user.
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
never use infrared light as light source
work in direct sunlight
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: come in a wide variety of mounting styles
Q.
A drum timer is a good example of:
an input sensor
a position sensor
a sequence controller
None of the above
an output actuator
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
must be limited to two per workpiece
None of the above
can include diagonal cuts if they aren't curved
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: must be parallel to one of the axes of the coordinate system
Q.
Localizing an object in an image and selectively analyzing the object in a series of redundant layers is referred to as the:
None of the above
pyramid
Gaussian pyramid
Maxwell pyramid
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
None of the above
Tablet
digitiser
Direct view storage tube (DVST)
light pen
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
None of the above
None of the above
Interpreter
Translator
Communications processor
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
the same as a continuous process except a different controller must be used
None of the above
often encountered in manufacturing
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: the same as a continuous process except a different controller must be used
Q.
Which document sums up the general provisions of purchase, terms and agreement, warranties, and maintenance?
The project evaluation
The contract
None of the above
The financial report.
The purchasing report
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: The contract
Q.
The chosen language for the Japanese Fifth-Generation Compu-ter Project is:
FORTRAN
None of the above
COBOL
LISP
PROLOG
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
Solid modeling
Wire-frame modeling
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Solid modeling
Q.
The parallel register:
can store a multiple bit binary number
uses R-S flip-flops
None of the above
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.
Makes changes on the image by increasing the anode voltage.
Uses an electron gun to continuously flood the surface of the tube.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Creates images on the screen by scanning straight-line vectors between selected points.
Q.
Which method uses the design analysis as a method for effecting the design?
All of the above
None of the above
The design selection method
The iterative design method
The direct method
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: The direct method
Q.
Digital signals:
have a frequency measured in units of hertz
are assigned values of 1 or 0 depending on the voltage level
have a sinusoidal shape.
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:
None of the above
McCarthy test
Gaussian test
Boolean test
Turing test
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Turing test
Q.
A display of a volume model that shows all of its edges is called a:
wire-frame
None of the above
solid model
surface model
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
10
15
18
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: 10
Q.
One of the following is not considered a method of input control in a CAD system.
Programmable function box
Touch terminal
Plotter
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
buffer size
intelligence
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 exceeds the value of the input at times during the transient period.
None of the above
the value of the output never stabilizes.
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:
cannot be changed once the program is written
will vary depending on the language used
None of the above
must be slower than the fastest mechanical operation that is to be controlled
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: will vary depending on the language used
Q.
A programmable controller:
both (a) and (b)
allows faster machine checkout
None of the above
All of the above
is easier to troubleshoot than standard relay logic
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?
Harun Shimada
K. Miceni
Kenji Urada
M. Shubhagya
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Kenji Urada
Q.
A thermistor:
has a voltage output
All of the above
None of the above
measures temperature
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?
Machine tool
All of the above
None of the above
Tape input
Controller
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
require an external timer added by the user
can be handled in software
None of the above.
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:
None of the above
10,000 Hz
0.001 Hz
10 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
will not be available in this decade
All of the above
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: will result in lower cost, higher capability electronic equipment
Q.
A semi-continuous operation means:
the operation is continuous each shift, but stops between shifts
None of the above
a computer is a required part of the machine
coffee breaks are allowed for the operator
each operation in a sequence is continuous, but subsequent operations in the sequence may be different.
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
is less efficient than normal PID control
cannot use a TM990 micro
a and b above.
can be used on a PM550 programmable process controller
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: can be used on a PM550 programmable process controller
Q.
A process controller:
All of the above
None of the above
can solve a PID process control equation easily
is useful in a continuous process control application
can interface to digital and analog I/O
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Which of the following is not critical in PC CAD software?
Layering
None of the above
Damping
Crosshatching
Drawing/editing
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Damping
Q.
An up/down counter used in a TI510PC has three inputs. Which of the following is not one of them?
None of the above
Count out
Reset.
Count up
Count down
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Count out
Q.
The "walk-through" method of programming a robot involves:
moving the robot from one location to another
All of the above.
walking through your suggested procedure with your supervisor prior to programming
physically moving the robot through all the motions it is to repeat
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: physically moving the robot through all the motions it is to repeat
Q.
Group technology brings together and organizes:
automation and tool production
parts and simulation analysis
None of the above
documentation and analysis
common parts, problems, and tasks
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 take a vacation
they do not get tired
production quality is uniform
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
In the PROLOG language system, facts are manipulated by:
None of the above
rules
memory
algorithms
simulations
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: rules
Q.
The general type of process found in industry is:
continuous
None of the above
discrete parts
batch
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Three different aspects of colour are used to define specific colours. They are hue, saturation, and:
gray scale
shading
value
metamer
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: value
Q.
For a type 2 system, the steady-state:
error for a velocity input is always zero
input for acceleration input is always non-zero
None of the above
All of the above
error for a step input is always zero
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
In pen plotters, "resolution" refers to the shortest possible line, but in electrostatic plotters it refers to:
the speed per inch
None of the above
how accurately the plotter returns to a specific point
dual-axis tracking
the number of dots per inch
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: the number of dots per inch
Q.
Most continuous control actuators:
are of the time proportioning type
use a 4 to 20 mA current loop input
(b) and (c) above
None of the above
are used with standard continuous control loop
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: (b) and (c) above
Q.
CAD/CAM is the inter-relationship between:
None of the above
marketing and design
manufacturing and marketing
engineering and manufacturing
engineering and marketing
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: engineering and manufacturing
Q.
Relay ladder logic is used in a PC because:
it is impossible to write a control program for a machine in any other logic
most industrial control personnel are familiar with relay ladder logic diagrams and this is the easiest for them to use
All of the above
None of the above
it is the best industrial control language ever developed.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: most industrial control personnel are familiar with relay ladder logic diagrams and this is the easiest for them to use
Q.
The program counter:
counts the number of instructions that have been executed
None of the above
is where arithmetic is done in a computer.
contains the address of the next instruction to be executed
decides which program to run
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: contains the address of the next instruction to be executed
Q.
Today's engineers feel that the ultimate solution to the CAD/CAM problem will be
development of a more efficient display controller
turnkey systems
Animation
the microprocessor
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: the microprocessor
Q.
The reliability life cycle of a product:
None of the above
has three distinct rates of failure
stays constant with environmental conditions
All of the above
cannot be predicted
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: has three distinct rates of failure
Q.
The method of solid modeling that defines the topology of faces, edges, and vertics, as well as data that defines the surface in which each face lies is called:
isometric
constructive solid geometry
boundary representation
None of the above
layering
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: boundary representation
Q.
Which device does the general population associate most with automation?
Robots
Numerical control machine
Computer graphics workstation
Flexible manufacturing
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Robots
Q.
Which industry is the leading user of robots?
Electronic industry
Shipping industry
Chemical industry
Automobile industry
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Automobile industry
Q.
Which of the following method is used the results of a design analysis as a base for redesign decisions?
The design selection method
The iterative design method
None of the above
The direct method
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: The iterative design method
Q.
Which of the following are kinds of instructions?
Conditional branching
All of the above
Input
None of the above
Arithmetic
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
A sequence controller:
None of the above
performs on/off control functions in relation to time.
is no longer in widespread use
is a mechanical only controller
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
Software
None of the above
A graphics board
A color monitor
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Software
Q.
Which CAD display configurability allows work without any host support?
None of the above
Medium intelligence
Highly intelligent
One with no secondary storage capacity.
Low intelligence
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Highly intelligent
Q.
The formula for memory capacity is:
MC -2 to the Nth power
MC = 2/N
None of the above
MC = N squared.
MC = N/2
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: MC -2 to the Nth power
Q.
The accuracy of a pick-and-place robot can be as good as:
0.008 inches
+ 0.0005 inches
None of the above
3%
+ 0.05 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.
the machine tool can easily overheat
the tape and tape reader are not reliable
the computer is not reliable
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: the tape and tape reader are not reliable
Q.
Four basic elements are required for an automated machine tool or production process. They are: input interface, memory, output interface and:
logic
computer graphics workstation
NC tape programming
None of the above
software
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: logic
Q.
Digitizers can be converted from "dumb" to "smart" through the addition of:
keyboard
a microprocessor
a scanner
an electromagnetic coupling
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a microprocessor