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