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Automation System MCQS Questions
Q.
What key hardware item ties a CAD/ CAM system together?
Graphics workstation
None of the above
Mouse
Digitizer
Plotter
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Graphics workstation
Q.
The steady-state error is:
independent of the type of input
zero for all inputs to type 1 systems
a function of the transient response
decreased by increasing gain.
None of the above
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
None of the above
capable of point-to-point operation
primarily used for large parts handling
an intelligent robot
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: capable of point-to-point operation
Q.
Numerical control:
applies only to milling machines
is a method for controlling the operation of a machine by means of a set of instructions
is a method for producing an exact number of parts per hour
All of the above
None 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:
provides limited growth potentials for 3-D
has a high cost-performance tradeoff
reduces the host computer workload
reduces the host computer workload and allows more users
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: reduces the host computer workload and allows more users
Q.
The three key elements for a graphics workstation include the host processor, display controller, and:
None of the above
mouse
CRT
digitizer
keyboard
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: CRT
Q.
What two disciplines are usually tied by a common data base?
None of the above
Computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing
Drafting and documentation
Testing and analysis
Documentation and geometric modeling
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing
Q.
The robot:
will be more useful when robot vision is improved significantly
All of the above
None of the above
is very primitive at the present
represents the most powerful new industrial automation tool currently on the horizon
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Flood guns bombard the phosphor surface of the tube in which one of the following types of CRT technology?
Refresh-vector CRT
None of the above
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:
interlacing
response time
None of the above
scanning
bandwidth
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: bandwidth
Q.
Flexible manufacturing allows for:
factory management
quick and inexpensive product changes
automated design
tool design and tool production
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: quick and inexpensive product changes
Q.
If the transient response is under damped:
both a and b
the present overshoot is zero
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
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: both a and b
Q.
Which item best describes a CAM technology?
Drafting
Geometric modeling
Documentation
Numerical control
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:
product design represents approximately one-half the engineering costs
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
it simplifies the trial-and-error method
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 conic section
None of the above
a view point
a view plane
a window
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a window
Q.
Today, programmable controllers:
are relatively low cost compared with the original digital equipment available for industrial control
can be cost effective even when replacing just a few relays
are more powerful then the first controllers on the market
All of the above
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Which of the plotters listed below eliminates media size limitations?
Flatbed
Electrostatic
None of the above
Pinch roller
Drum
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Drum
Q.
What is the process lag?
The time it takes for the mass of the process to respond to an input change.
The lag in the error signal when the setpoint is changed.
None of the above
The time it takes for the sensor to respond to a changed.
All 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
On-line processing
Batch mode processing
Remote-terminal processing
Intelligent terminal 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?
None of the above
Proportional
Proportional plus integral
Three mode
Proportional plus derivative
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Three mode
Q.
Over the last ten years, productivity has risen most rapidly in:
United States
Italy
France
Japan
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Japan
Q.
Which part of the system performs the "housekeeping" chores?
interpreter
translator
operating system
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:
2-D drawings
finite element analysis
solids modeling
circuit simulation
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: 2-D drawings
Q.
The addition of _____ can reduce processing time.
A converter
None of the above
A co-processor
A buffer
An EPROM
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: A co-processor
Q.
Programmable controllers:
(a) and (c) above
None of the above
cannot perform functions other than relay logic
are programmed using relay ladder logic
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?
None of the above
The hardware you currently own
The type of data you will input
The cost
The application for which it will be used
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: The application for which it will be used
Q.
How is the integral mode implemented using analog methods?
Op amp and resistors
Op amp and an RC network to place the error voltage across the capacitor
Op amp and a capacitor
None of the above
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Op amp and a capacitor
Q.
The processing, which normally consists of a small computer with one or more peripheral devices, connected via a high-speed line to the large control computer is known as
Remote-terminal processing
Batch mode processing
Intelligent terminal Processing
On-line processing
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Intelligent terminal Processing
Q.
Vision sensors:
can not improve much in the next decade
will remain very costly
will more closely match the capabilities of the human eye
None of the above
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:
All of the above
use the piezoresistive effect in strain gauge sensors
use an aneroid chamber with a variable resistance output
use capacitive variations to sense pressure
None of the above
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
None of the above
random-access storage
a large address
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:
None of the above
concerned with production and control of tool design
concerned with management programs
designed for communications
specifically for PC-board design
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: concerned with production and control of tool design
Q.
Which of the following is required for a plotter to perform specific commands?
None of the above
Firmware
Hardware
Driver
Software
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Driver
Q.
The main activity(ies) of Designer in CAD is/are:
Control of the design process in information distribution.
None of the above
All of the above
Application of creativity, ingenuity, and experience.
Organisation of design information
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Microcomputer-based control sys-tems
None of the above
will just keep their present capability
will have more standard industrial application software available in the future.
will tend to increase in cost.
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:
None of the above
transmission
capacity
availability
reliability
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: capacity
Q.
Having compatibility and commonality in and between vendors' equipment is called:
standardization
networking
None of the above
integration
registration
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: standardization
Q.
The Ziegler-Nichols method:
is a graphical solution method
None of the above
a and b above
is a method of control
can be used to determine gain factors of a PI loop
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
system software
CAD software
high-level languages
UNIX software
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: system software
Q.
High-level languages:
cannot be used with automatic systems.
require knowledge of the computer design
are very difficult to use
None of the above
are "procedure-oriented"
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: are "procedure-oriented"
Q.
A Hall effect switch is usually used to:
measure temperature
measure voltage
sense the presence of a magnetic object.
sense a vacuum
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: sense the presence of a magnetic object.
Q.
Robots consist of three basic components; power supply, control (memory) console, and:
None of the above
coaxial cable
software
mechanical unit (arm)
microcomputer
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: mechanical unit (arm)
Q.
The device that assembles groups of characters into complete messages prior to their entering the CPU is called:
a compiler
an interpreter
a communications processor
an editor
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a communications processor
Q.
What two methods are available to build electronic continuous control?
None of the above
Analog and digital
Pneumatic and analog
Analog and mechanical
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Analog and digital
Q.
A servo controlled robot:
must be electrically driven
must be hydraulically driven
can accelerate
stop only at fixed points on each axis
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: can accelerate
Q.
Which of the following is considered a high-level language?
Machine language
None of the above
Assembly language
All of the above
FORTRAN
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: FORTRAN
Q.
A technique for displaying applications where complex 3-D geometric are required for the exteror shall of a product is called:
2-D modeling
surface modeling
3-D modeling
solid modeling
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: surface modeling
Q.
Sensors:
None of the above
are not important in automation
will be much smarter and more sophisticated in the future
probably will not improve over the next decade
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 voltage
a capacitance
a current
a resistance
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a voltage
Q.
CAE and CAM are linked through:
a common data base and communications system
NC tape programming and automated design
assembly automation and tool production.
parts production and testing
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a common data base and communications system
Q.
The power source that drives the manipulator can be:
electric
hydraulic
pneumatic
All of the above
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
A flexible manufacturing system may be:
an automated assembly line
None of the above
expensive to alter
All of the above.
very difficult to change when new products are introduced
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: an automated assembly line
Q.
A venturi tube:
measures the presence of a liquid
None of the above
can be used to measure gas or liquid flow rates
is made only of metal
is extremely difficult to use
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
None of the above
networking
turnkey systems
streaming
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
All of the above
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: corresponds to one computer operation
Q.
Historically, central systems were used because:
memory consumed a large amount of power
memory was very expensive
All of the above
None of the above
semiconductor memory was not available
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:
None of the above
output data bus
input data bus
I/O address 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?
Solid state
Direct view storage tube
Very large-scale integration (VLSI)
RGB monitor
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Solid state
Q.
The heart of automation technology is.
sensors
control
None of the above
computers
robots
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: computers
Q.
Which of the following elements can be used with a TI510 FC?
Metronome
None of the above
Cymbal timer
Drum timer
Flashing light
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Drum timer
Q.
An encoder:
converts a binary number to a decimal number.
None of the above
converts an input to a binary number
is used to send telegraph signals
can have only four keys
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: converts an input to a binary number
Q.
How is the integral mode implemented on a digital controller?
the error signal is summed over a discrete time interval and accumulated by the controller
None of the above
the digital controller cannot handle integral mode
the error is divided into discrete amounts
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: the error signal is summed over a discrete time interval and accumulated by the controller
Q.
Which of the following editor(s) is(are) incorporated into general CAD system?
Macro and symbol Editor
All of the above
None of the above
Point Editor
Line Editor
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
A solenoid:
None of the above
is related to an aneroid
is widely used in industrial automation
is spring operated
can be used only in de circuits
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: is widely used in industrial automation
Q.
Using a microcomputer as a controller allows:
simpler mechanical hardware
None of the above
more self diagnostics of the machine operation
All of the above
faster cycle time
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Programming languages currently available for robots:
All of the above
None of the above
require training
may be point-to-point languages
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
X = 5 + Y
JMP MOTOR
GOTO 50
BGT LOOPS
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: BGT LOOPS
Q.
The two types of relays in a PC are:
None of the above
a control relay and a retentive relay
All of the above
a retentive relay and a non-retentive relay
an output relay and a control relay
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: an output relay and a control relay
Q.
A stepping motor;
has a commutator
has a speed proportional to voltage input
is a good choice where continuous rotation is needed
can index positional movement.
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: can index positional movement.
Q.
Automation normally means:
no change in jobs.
None of the above
a net loss of jobs.
All of the above
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:
None of the above
topology
queuing
pairing
logic
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?
1963
1967
None of the above
1960
1961
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
provide an extra workstation
stock critical spare parts
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:
integrated circuit
None of the above
improved vacuum tube
transistor
diode
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: integrated circuit
Q.
Two of the major processing languages are PROLOG and:
None of the above
COBOL
BASIC
LISP
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
Caparitive
Sonic
Electrostatic
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
thermal
impact
pinch roller
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: pinch roller
Q.
An operating system:
is useless in most control applications
None of the above
can help reduce software development time
All of the above
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:
do not require commutators
can run at varying speeds
can run both clockwise and counterclockwise
can be built to index different amounts by changing the pole configuration
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Who made the statement "if a robot can do a job, a person should not be doing it"?
Ron Albo of Shugart Associates, California
Prof. F. A. Fisher of Britain
Prof. Meredith Turing, London University
John Smith, USA
None ,of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Ron Albo of Shugart Associates, California
Q.
The axis of movement of a robot may include:
elbow rotation
All of the above
X-Y coordinate motion
None of the above
Wrist rotation
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?
None of the above
Digitiser
Mouse
Tablet
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?
Dec-67
None of the above
Nov-66
Apr-70
Jun-65
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?
Live and Rectangle mode
Arc and Circle mode
None of the above
Dimension and Alphanumeric mode
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
The rate at which scanning is repeated is called the:
stroke rate
resolution
None of the above
refresh rate
bandwidth
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
All of the above
None of the above
to develop the program on the actual system only
to copy the program into PROMs and install the PROMs in the system
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: to copy the program into PROMs and install the PROMs in the system
Q.
The "end-effector" of a robot:
None of the above
is the robot "hand"
may have a gripping action
All of the above
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:
speed of movement
range of motion of the robot
accuracy of the robot
None of the above
complexity of the task it can perform.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: complexity of the task it can perform.
Q.
What Is a process variable?
A process parameter that changes value
None of the above
A manipulated variable
A controlled variable
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
A continuous process is:
used only for simple tasks
one that never shuts down
used only with analog controllers.
None of the above
self-contained in that raw materials enter the process and an identifiable products exits the process.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: self-contained in that raw materials enter the process and an identifiable products exits the process.
Q.
An operational amplifier:
can be used to sum two or more signals
can be used to subtract two or more signals
None of the above
All of the above
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
Cranfield Institute of Technology, London, 1962
None of the above
University of Aston, Birmingham, 1960
Imperial college of Science and Technology, London, 1973
Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1963
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1963
Q.
The new industrial revolution has been caused by:
advances in electronics
social unrest
demand for higher wages
None of the above
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:
500
SUBA
(b) and (c)
None of the above
# 50000
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: SUBA
Q.
The APT (automatically progra-mmed tools) language is used with:
numerical controlled machines.
programmable controllers
drafting systems
large automation systems
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: numerical controlled machines.
Q.
A proportional plus integral contro-ller can:
can increase the system type
can compensate for lag
both (b) and (c)
None of the above
has no transient response
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: both (b) and (c)
Q.
For a type 1 system, the steady-state:
error for a velocity input is always zero
error for a step input is always zero
None of the above
(a) and (c)
input for acceleration input is always non-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)
Set mechanical stops
None of the above
Software program
Walk-through
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: (a) and (c)
Q.
Semiconductor devices:
are less reliable than electro
usually have a very short MTBF (mean time between failure)
None of the above
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?
functional manipulators
None of the above
sensory devices
negative image
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?
Artificial hand
Automobile
All of the above
Pick-and-place manipulator
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.
None of the above
(a) and (c)
without regard to country of manufacturer.
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
MIS manager
finance manager
president
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: MIS manager
Q.
Most industrial control applications:
All of the above
None 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:
having each electron gun controlled by a composite signal
having each electron gun controlled by separate signal
None of the above
using an in-line gun arrangement with a solid metal mesh
grouping the phosphor dots in a circular pattern
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: having each electron gun controlled by separate signal
Q.
Compared to humans, machines:
make fewer errors
None of the above
can work in harsher environments
(a) and (c)
can make more complex decisions based on unexpected circumstances
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: (a) and (c)
Q.
A microprocessor:
(a) and (c)
is a CPU in integrated circuit form
None of the above
executes a program of instructions
is another name for a computer
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: (a) and (c)
Q.
Several objectives are required to achieve a successful data base management program. These are availability of data, quality of data, and
transmission of data
up-to-date data
desirability of data
compatibility of data
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: up-to-date data
Q.
When one must sell a project to management, the most important document he or she can produce is a:
summary of the problem
method for financing the project
project evaluation
procedure for purchase
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: project evaluation
Q.
FORTRAN is:
a mathematically oriented language
a medium-level language
machine dependent
None of the above
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a mathematically oriented language
Q.
When of the following produces the best quality graphics reproduction?
Ink jet printers
Laser printers
Plotters
None of the above
Dot metric printers
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Plotters
Q.
What kind of capability is required if one plans to interface with a plotter or printer?
A graphics cable
A co-processor
None of the above
A graphics board
RGB monitor
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: A graphics board
Q.
Actuators are used to:
make a mechanical movement
activate a chemical
sense an object
None of the above
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: make a mechanical movement
Q.
An aneroid barometer
is very unreliable
None of the above
can measure only atmospheric pressure
measures pressure by sensing deflection of an evacuated chambers.
can be used to measure gas or liquid flow rates
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: measures pressure by sensing deflection of an evacuated chambers.
Q.
Use of modern control technology in automation systems:
All of the above
improves reliability
None of the above
increases yield
reduces costs
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Computer-based controllers:
None of the above
are very flexible
should be built in a modular fashion wherever possible
are very difficult to change
(a) and (c) 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):
None of the above
concentrator
multiplexer
RS-232C port
communications processor
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: multiplexer
Q.
The workspace required for a robot:
must be enclosed by a fence
depends upon the robot used
is less than that of a human performing the same task
None of the above
is not dependent on the application.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: depends upon the robot used
Q.
In the operation of a programmable controller:
all of the logic status is maintained in memory
None of the above
any latched data must be done using an external latching relay
mathematics cannot be performed
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: all of the logic status is maintained in memory
Q.
Software is:
printer output
None of the above
tape input.
a programming language
a set of instructions
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:
None of the above
arithmetic logic
a permutation
an algorithm
a geometric model
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: an algorithm
Q.
The coordinate system used to describe a workpiece:
All of the above
None of the above
changes from part to part
is defined with respect to a point on the machine
is always two-dimensional
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: is defined with respect to a point on the machine
Q.
Who are called steel collar workers?
Factory workers
Office clerks
Robots
None of the above
Steel factory workers
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:
an integrated circuit
None of the above
controlled by a program
All of the above
relatively inexpensive
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
None of the above
is never machine dependent
is always machine dependent
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: defines the form of the instruction
Q.
Trend analysis:
is used only in financial planning
requires a very expensive system to implement
can improve control system response
is a brand new concept
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: can improve control system response
Q.
The raster CRT eliminates:
flicker and slow update
has no effect
slow update only
flicker only
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: flicker and slow update
Q.
The concept of a general CAD system was that it should provide:
A set of basic system functions and utilities.
None of the above
A system for the operation of applications programming.
All of the above
A system for handling user actions.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
If the present value in a timer in the TI510 is 8, how many milliseconds is required from the time the timer is started until the output is enabled?
133.36
1275.41
None of the above
18
149.88
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
keyboard
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: light pen
Q.
Productivity is defined as:
cost per unit
output per man-hour of labour
number of items manufactured per day
None of the above
cost per day
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: output per man-hour of labour
Q.
The lowest form of computer language is called:
None of the above
FORTRAN
machine language
BASIC
COBOL
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: machine language
Q.
The term used to represent the recycling of unused memory is:
garbage collection
None of the above
diagnostic routine
direct memory access
memory dump
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: garbage collection
Q.
The SKETCHPAD system
is used for interactive Graphics
is expensive because it is sophisticated and make demands on the power and resources of the computer.
consisted of an cathode-ray oscilloscope driven by a Lincoln Tx2 computer where by graphical information was displayed on the screen.
None of the above
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
In order to combat foreign competition, U.S. companies are:
decreasing the salaries
ignoring the situation
None of the above
automating
seeking import tariffs
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: automating
Q.
A dc servo motor:
None of the above
All of the above
uses a variable dc voltage for speed control
uses a tachometer for speed feedback
can provide precise position control
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
For a type 0 system, the steady-state:
error for a velocity input is always zero
None of the above
(a) and (c)
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 never be used in industrial controls
is already widely used in industrial controls
All of the above
will be used in more applications as the technology matures.
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: will be used in more applications as the technology matures.
Q.
What is the difference between integral and derivative control?
derivative control responds to a change in the rate of change in the error signal
derivative control does not eliminate offset error
integral control has slower response to an error signal.
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 a graphical output device?
Dot-matrix Printer
Laser Printer
None of the above
Plotter
Line 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?
thermometer
clutch.
brake
None of the above
relay
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: thermometer
Q.
A favourable reason for automation is to:
increase number of operations
None of the above
decrease throughput
raises assembly cost
perform difficult operations
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: perform difficult operations
Q.
Direct Numerical Control means:
using several computers to control one large machine
using one computer to control several machines
complete elimination of a need for a human operator.
None of the above
eliminating computers from the manufacturing process
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: using one computer to control several machines
Q.
One advantage of a PC in industrial control is that it:
All of the above
is unreliable because there are no moving parts
is very difficult for the inexperienced programmer to understand
None of the above
has a reliable long life compared to relay logic
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?
ADD 5
10001101
All of the above
GOTO XOUT
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: 10001101
Q.
A flip-flop:
is a combinational logic device
is a sequential logic device
(a) and (c)
None of the above
remembers what was previously stored in it
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.
Structural engineering design and Electronic circuit design
None of the above
Mechanical engineering design
All of the above
Animation and graphic design
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
There are several procedures you can implement to provide maximum security. The most important of these is:
do not leave training manuals unsecured
Verify the reputation of the people installing your system
do not allow unbonded service people to work on your equipment
None of the above
run regular simulated tests using TARP (testing of Applications Recovery Planes)
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?
All of the above
None of the above
The direct method
The design selection method
The iterative design 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
Medical
Aerospace
Electronics
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Electronics
Q.
The main function(s) of computer in CAD is/are
To relieve the designer from routine repetitious tasks.
None of the above
All of the above
To enhance the analytical and logical power of the designer
To serve as an extension to the memory of the designer
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
A common data base is one requisite for converting CAD and CAM to CIM. Another is that:
None of the above
the user must have access to both hardware and software
the system must make provision for new techniques.
technical assistance must be provided to the user.
there should be a common 3-D part description system.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: there should be a common 3-D part description system.
Q.
Light sensors:
never use infrared light as light source
come in a wide variety of mounting styles
cannot be used a s limit switches.
work in direct sunlight
None of the above
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 sequence controller
a position sensor
None of the above
an output actuator
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a sequence controller
Q.
Straight-line operations:
must be limited to two per workpiece
can include diagonal cuts if they aren't curved
must be parallel to one of the axes of the coordinate system
All of the above
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: must be parallel to one of the axes of the coordinate system
Q.
Localizing an object in an image and selectively analyzing the object in a series of redundant layers is referred to as the:
None of the above
Gaussian pyramid
Maxwell pyramid
Turing test
pyramid
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Gaussian pyramid
Q.
A common way to take x, y coordinates off a drawing is to use a
Tablet
Direct view storage tube (DVST)
light pen
None of the above
digitiser
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: digitiser
Q.
Operator interaction directly with the CRT is accomplished via:
a stylus
a digitizing tablet
a touch terminal
vector scanning
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
Interpreter
Communications processor
None of the above
None of the above
Translator
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
the same as a continuous process except a different controller must be used
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: the same as a continuous process except a different controller must be used
Q.
Which document sums up the general provisions of purchase, terms and agreement, warranties, and maintenance?
The purchasing report
The project evaluation
The contract
The financial report.
None of the above
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
COBOL
LISP
PROLOG
FORTRAN
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: PROLOG
Q.
Which technique enables the designer to mold and shape, rather than construct on object using a series of lines?
Solid modeling
Wire-frame modeling
Surface modeling
None of the above
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
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?
Uses an electron gun to continuously flood the surface of the tube.
None of the above
The beam constantly travels across the screen to turn on/off a series of pixels.
Creates images on the screen by scanning straight-line vectors between selected points.
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 design selection method
None of the above
The direct method
The iterative design method
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: The direct method
Q.
Digital signals:
can have three possible levels
are assigned values of 1 or 0 depending on the voltage level
have a frequency measured in units of hertz
have a sinusoidal shape.
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:
Gaussian test
McCarthy test
Turing test
Boolean test
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Turing test
Q.
A display of a volume model that shows all of its edges is called a:
surface model
None of the above
solid model
3-D model
wire-frame
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: wire-frame
Q.
The insect type robot Attila is a more competent version of the robot Genghis an weights 1.7 kg. What is the number of microprocessors carried by its body?
None of the above
15
18
10
33
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: 10
Q.
One of the following is not considered a method of input control in a CAD system.
Joystick
Programmable function box
Touch terminal
None of the above
Plotter
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Plotter
Q.
Plotter accuracy is measured in terms of repeatability and:
None of the above
vertical dimension
buffer size
resolution
intelligence
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: resolution
Q.
If the transient response of a system is overdamped:
the value of the output exceeds the value of the input at times during the transient period.
None of the above
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 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:
cannot be changed once the program is written
All of the above
must be slower than the fastest mechanical operation that is to be controlled
will vary depending on the language used
None 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
is easier to troubleshoot than standard relay logic
All of the above
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?
M. Shubhagya
Harun Shimada
Kenji Urada
None of the above
K. Miceni
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Kenji Urada
Q.
A thermistor:
is a pressure sensing device
has a voltage output
None of the above
All of the above
measures temperature
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: measures temperature
Q.
A typical NC system has which of the following components?
Tape input
All of the above
Controller
Machine tool
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Timing using a TM990 micro-computer:
is available on the standard CPU board
require an external timer added by the user
both (b) and (c)
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:
0.001 Hz
1,000 Hz
10,000 Hz
None of the above
10 Hz
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: 1,000 Hz
Q.
VLSI (very large scale integrated circuits) logic:
All of the above
means more costly electronic products in the future
will result in lower cost, higher capability electronic equipment
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:
None of the above
the operation is continuous each shift, but stops between shifts
a computer is a required part of the machine
each operation in a sequence is continuous, but subsequent operations in the sequence may be different.
coffee breaks are allowed for the operator
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:
can be used on a PM550 programmable process controller
a and b above.
None of the above
cannot use a TM990 micro
is less efficient than normal PID control
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: can be used on a PM550 programmable process controller
Q.
A process controller:
is useful in a continuous process control application
All of the above
can interface to digital and analog I/O
can solve a PID process control equation easily
None 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?
Crosshatching
None of the above
Damping
Drawing/editing
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?
None of the above
Count down
Reset.
Count out
Count up
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Count out
Q.
The "walk-through" method of programming a robot involves:
physically moving the robot through all the motions it is to repeat
walking through your suggested procedure with your supervisor prior to programming
All of the above.
None of the above
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
documentation and analysis
parts and simulation analysis
automation and tool production
common parts, problems, and tasks
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: common parts, problems, and tasks
Q.
Robots can increase productivity because:
they do not take a vacation
they do not get tired
All of the above
None of the above
production quality is uniform
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
In the PROLOG language system, facts are manipulated by:
rules
memory
algorithms
simulations
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: rules
Q.
The general type of process found in industry is:
None of the above
discrete parts
batch
All 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:
gray scale
shading
value
None of the above
metamer
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: value
Q.
For a type 2 system, the steady-state:
input for acceleration input is always non-zero
error for a velocity input is always zero
All of the above
error for a step input is always zero
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
In pen plotters, "resolution" refers to the shortest possible line, but in electrostatic plotters it refers to:
how accurately the plotter returns to a specific point
dual-axis tracking
the number of dots per inch
None of the above
the speed per inch
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: the number of dots per inch
Q.
Most continuous control actuators:
None of the above
are used with standard continuous control loop
are of the time proportioning type
use a 4 to 20 mA current loop input
(b) and (c) above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: (b) and (c) above
Q.
CAD/CAM is the inter-relationship between:
engineering and marketing
marketing and design
manufacturing and marketing
None of the above
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 impossible to write a control program for a machine in any other logic
it is the best industrial control language ever developed.
None of the above
most industrial control personnel are familiar with relay ladder logic diagrams and this is the easiest for them to use
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.
None of the above
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
Animation
the microprocessor
None of the above
development of a more efficient display controller
turnkey systems
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: the microprocessor
Q.
The reliability life cycle of a product:
cannot be predicted
None of the above
stays constant with environmental conditions
All of the above
has three distinct rates of failure
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: has three distinct rates of failure
Q.
The method of solid modeling that defines the topology of faces, edges, and vertics, as well as data that defines the surface in which each face lies is called:
boundary representation
layering
constructive solid geometry
isometric
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: boundary representation
Q.
Which device does the general population associate most with automation?
Numerical control machine
Robots
None of the above
Computer graphics workstation
Flexible manufacturing
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Robots
Q.
Which industry is the leading user of robots?
Automobile industry
None of the above
Shipping industry
Chemical industry
Electronic industry
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Automobile industry
Q.
Which of the following method is used the results of a design analysis as a base for redesign decisions?
The iterative design method
None of the above
All of the above
The direct method
The design selection method
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: The iterative design method
Q.
Which of the following are kinds of instructions?
Input
None of the above
Arithmetic
All of the above
Conditional branching
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
A sequence controller:
performs on/off control functions in relation to time.
None of the above
is 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?
Software
None of the above
A graphics board
A laser printer
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
One with no secondary storage capacity.
Low intelligence
Highly intelligent
Medium intelligence
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Highly intelligent
Q.
The formula for memory capacity is:
MC = N squared.
MC = N/2
None of the above
MC = 2/N
MC -2 to the Nth power
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: MC -2 to the Nth power
Q.
The accuracy of a pick-and-place robot can be as good as:
None of the above
0.008 inches
3%
+ 0.05 inches
+ 0.0005 inches
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: + 0.0005 inches
Q.
A disadvantage of Numerical Control (NC) is:
the tape and tape reader are not reliable
the machine tool can easily overheat
one operator is needed for each machine.
None of the above
the computer is not reliable
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: the tape and tape reader are not reliable
Q.
Four basic elements are required for an automated machine tool or production process. They are: input interface, memory, output interface and:
NC tape programming
logic
None of the above
software
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:
a microprocessor
None of the above
an electromagnetic coupling
keyboard
a scanner
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a microprocessor